Weddings, corporate meetings, festivals, concerts, or seminars – events in Uberlândia are booming. After a difficult period in which the sector was at a standstill, festivities are gaining momentum in 2022.
According to the latest data released by Visit Uberlândia in July of this year; the events held in Uberlândia generated approximately [amount missing] in the city. R$ 10 million. The institution's president, Aline Aquino, explains this increase: "It is mainly due to the sporting events held at Praia Clube, as well as the technical-scientific and business events attracted and supported by our team."“, she points out.
Visit Uberlândia is a non-profit organization. which seeks to increase tourist flow in the city. The institution works to attract, generate and support events, with the aim of promoting the development of the sector.
The impact of events on the economy and job creation.
When you go to an event, you have expenses beyond the party itself, right? For example, hotel accommodation, transportation services, meals at restaurants. As a result, according to Visite Uberlândia, when there are events in the city, about 67 sectors of the economy are affected.
Job creation also impacts the economy, as it increases workers' purchasing power. In this sense, the events sector plays a fundamental role. According to the Brazilian Association of Event Promoters (Abrape), in In 2021, the events generated approximately 268 thousand New job openings in Brazil.
Looking ahead to 2022, with the sector heating up, according to... According to the Brazilian Association of Events (Abrafesta), events must involve 6 million of professionals until the end of the year. This number is 62% higher than that recorded in 2019..
Events in Uberlândia are boosting the business tourism sector.
Uberlândia is known for hosting various events. Among the most common are:
- Symposiums
- Conventions
- Fairs
- Exhibitions
- Congresses
With the strength of corporate events, business tourism is booming. According to the latest edition of the Brazilian Tourism Map, Uberlândia received more than 584,000 domestic visitors and 18,000 international visitors in 2021.
Older data already confirmed the tradition of business-oriented events in Uberlândia. Even back in 2017, a search from the Foundation Institute of Economic Research (Fipe), pointed out that the city concentrated 6.2% of the business trips, events and conventions carried out by foreigners in Minas Gerais.
Center Convention notices movement in the sector.
This activity in the events and tourism sector is noticeable at the Center Convention. In the first half of 2022 alone, the venue has already hosted more of 160 events. The capacity to accommodate up to 28 Simultaneous meetings with convenience and practicality make it possible for the space be able to meet the high demand.
Host your event with us!
Finally, are you planning an event, corporate or otherwise? Hold your meeting at the Center Convention, taking advantage of all the infrastructure available at the Center Shopping Complex? Talk to our team at (34) 3239-8300 or comercial@centerconvention.com.br. Reserve a date by clicking [here]. HERE.
