ACC Liverpool turnover hits £14.5m
ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena on the Kings Dock in Liverpool,has seen turnover increase 11.5% to £14.5m.
The company also reported a net profit of just under £250,000 for the year ended March 31, 2011.
Bob Prattey, chief executive, said: “To experience an increase in turnover in the current climate is extremely encouraging, not only for ACC Liverpool but for the entire city region which benefits from our visitors and the events which we stage to the tune of £100m each year.
“Since opening in 2008, ACC Liverpool has established itself as a leading UK venue, with high-profile events including September’s Labour Party Conference and December’s upcoming Paul McCartney homecoming concert proving that 2011 has been another fantastic year.”
He added that the development of an exhibition centre in 2014 will allow it to target new regional, national and international markets.
In 2010/11, ACC Liverpool had 655,032 visitors. Other high-profile events included the Liberal Democrat party conference, the National Union of Teachers annual congress, the British Dental Association and the NHS Confederation.
ACC Liverpool has also announced the appointment of Nicky Hunter as PR and communications manager as it takes the function in-house for the first time since opening in 2008. Hunter, 34, was previously senior account manager at PR agency Paver Smith.
Michelle Kemp, head of marketing, said: “We plan to build on our reputation throughout 2012 and beyond and are confident that Nicky will bring a renewed focus to our plans to drive ACC Liverpool forward as well as having the experience to promote our expansion plans.”
