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The West End in Numbers

The West End in Numbers

Insights & trends driving change

Event Date:: Wed 13 May, 2026
Event Time:: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:: Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, London

We invite you to The West End In Numbers, our expert-led event bringing together voices across sectors to delve into the latest trends shaping the West End’s visitor economy and commercial performance. Come along, connect with HOLBA colleagues and enjoy post-event poolside drinks.

Discover the latest in consumer behaviour, demographics, and spend, as well as the impact of recent area investments, presented through our Data & Insights programme. We’ll also take a look at the broader macro-economic conditions and what businesses can take from the emerging long-term trends shaping the future of this uniquely dynamic part of the city.

Bringing together a mix of voices and perspectives, hear from us as your business improvement district, a landlord, a global real estate advisor, a retailer and the cultural sector on the commercial opportunities ahead.

Hosted in partnership with Haymarket Hotel, please join us afterwards for champagne and canapés by the stunning poolside area – an ideal setting to connect and unwind.

This event is for HOLBA members. If you are a non-HOLBA member and have an interest in attending, please get in touch.

Agenda

4:15pm

Welcome

Mark Williams

Deputy Chief Executive, HOLBA

4:20pm

Macro Economic Update

Walter Boettcher

Chief Economist, Colliers

4:30pm

A Year in Review: Footfall and Data Insights for 2025 - 2026

Matt Harris

Senior Data and Insights Manager, HOLBA

4:40pm

Panel: What can last year’s trends tell us about the future?

Moderator: Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Executive, HOLBA

Paul Matthews

Colliers

Sophie Johnson

The Crown Estate

Emma D’Souza MBE

Society of London Theatre

Sean Ghouse

Fortnum & Mason

5:10pm

Q&A

5:30pm

Poolside champagne and canapés

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