Glasgow
Glasgow 2026 added £223 million to the Scottish economy using venues and hotels the city already had
The independent evaluation of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games puts its economic impact at £223 million across Scotland, £176 million of it in the Glasgow City Region, from a £159.6 million Games built around existing venues such as the SEC.
The UK Government will put £6 million into the first phase of Destination SEC in Glasgow
The Autumn Budget confirmed £6 million for phase one of Destination SEC, which turns the car park in front of the OVO Hydro into a new outdoor events plaza.
Association congresses are won by host teams, not venues alone
Glasgow, Liverpool, Aberdeen and Newport have each credited recent wins to partnerships that reach well beyond the venue. For an association choosing a host, that changes what to ask.
Glasgow’s new air routes still need checking against your event dates
The SEC cites 16 new routes and a million extra seats at Glasgow Airport. Conference buyers should test those routes against their own delegates' origins and programme times.