20/10/2026
Planning accommodation for events in Birmingham or Glasgow? Two upcoming changes are worth keeping in mind if you’re organising meetings, conferences or events in either city.
📍 Birmingham: Following a successful ballot, the new Birmingham Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) is due to come into effect on 1 April 2027, supporting investment in the city’s visitor economy.
📍 Glasgow: The city’s 5% visitor levy is scheduled to begin on 25 January 2027, applying to overnight accommodation for the full duration of a stay.
For businesses organising events with accommodation, these changes are another reason to plan accommodation requirements carefully, particularly when coordinating larger groups or stays across different locations.
At ExecSpace, our team of experts supports clients with group accommodation requirements across the UK and internationally. From sourcing suitable hotels and negotiating rates to managing room allocations and helping navigate the booking and billing processes, we’re here to make organising accommodation simpler and more straightforward for you and get you the best deal.
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