Question reference: S5W-26849
- Asked by: Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 6 January 2020
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 14 January 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses in Glasgow are expected to benefit directly from the Celtic Connections festival.
Answer
The Celtic Connections Economic Impact Assessment, published most recently in August 2019, showed that Celtic Connections generated £5.36m of new output to Glasgow. Overnight visitors stayed in Glasgow for an average of 3.8 days, and daily expenditure ranged from £72.03 to £96.47.
The festival makes use of the exceptional venues, architecture and infrastructure in Glasgow, creating the opportunity to stage world class premieres and events. The festival maintains strong relationships with key local suppliers, including Glasgow Restaurateurs Association, local hotels, equipment hire and transport companies.