EDINBURGH – MTLG 2021

Edinburgh is a top convention destination, which is blessed with outstanding cultural and historical heritage. The destination is in its mature phase, with a fully-developed congress infrastructure and excellent destination management. Four universities and numerous centres of excellence in science and art related to the Edinburgh Science Triangle are a guarantee for further successful development of the destination. Congresses and events are a part of a scientific breakthrough and further development of the city, as it stimulates numerous multiplier effects. The key stakeholders in Edinburgh are aware of this and this message should also be transmitted as an example of best practice in new European destinations.

DESTINATION CAPACITY

• The number of 4* and 5* category hotel rooms: 10,405
• The number of 4* and 5* category hotels: 141
• Banquet hall maximum capacity: 1400
• The largest hall in the city (in m2): 15,200 m2
• Destination population: 488,050
• Maximum hall capacity in theatre style: 2,000
• Number of studios for digital and hybrid events NA
• Average internet speed when organising event 26 Mbps

XL – MEETING DESTINATION

Destinations that can host more than 2000 attendees.