The West End in Numbers

Heart of London Business Alliance and Colliers invite you to The West End In Numbers, our annual data-led discussion on the latest trends shaping the West End’s visitor economy, commercial performance and long-term outlook.

This event will present a first look at the 2025/2026 consumer and real estate data. We’ll then hand over to a forward-looking panel discussion, with perspectives from a landlord, a global real estate advisor, a retailer and the cultural sector, to offer a cross-sector view of the West End ecosystem.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the market forces shaping the West End today and practical commercial insight for the year ahead. Learn more about the latest data including visitor behaviour, spend and footfall, as well as the impact of real estate investments over the past year. We’ll also take a look at the broader macro-economic conditions and what businesses can learn from the emerging long-terms trends that are shaping the future of this uniquely dynamic part of the city.

Please then join us for the champagne and canapés in the Haymarket Hotel’s stunning poolside area. 

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

Agenda: 4:00–5:30pm 

Macro-Economic Update | Walter Boettcher, Chief Economist, Colliers

Visitor Insights | Matt Harris, Senior Data & Insights Manager, HOLBA

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

🔹Mark Williams | Deputy Chief Executive, HOLBA (Moderator)

🔹Paul Matthews | Director and Head of the Retail Strategy & Analytics, Colliers

🔹Sophie Johnson |  Senior Insight and Analysis Manager, The Crown Estate

🔹Emma D’Souza MBE |  Executive Director, Audience and Commercial, Society of London Theatre

Poolside Networking: 5:30–6:30pm