The Stay Blackpool Trade Show and Open Day saw hundreds of delegates visit the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens to see what the sector has to offer and learn about the services businesses provide.
The event had been off for two years due to the pandemic lockdowns, but was back to show what is on for the coming season and to let business owners meet socially.
Among the stalls was one from Stay Blackpool’s own new online booking site, designed to offer better value to hoteliers than some of the global giants, while the team from Stay Blackpool offered refreshments.
A host of food and drink suppliers had their own area in the building and showgirls from across town brought a touch of glamour, while businesses supplying everything from insurance to crockery, fresh foods and lighting put themselves in the spotlight.
7. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. JJ and Harley Jinx from Sapphires.
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. JJ and Harley Jinx from Sapphires. Photo: Daniel Martino
8. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens
In the main arena at the Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino
9. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Mirela Kocsis from Hungarians Restaurant.
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Mirela Kocsis from Hungarians Restaurant. Photo: Daniel Martino
10. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Glenn Priestley from Blackpool Carnival.
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Glenn Priestley from Blackpool Carnival. Photo: Daniel Martino
11. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Deborah Darwen, Ryan Smith and Susan McKnight from The Redwood Group.
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens. Pictured is Deborah Darwen, Ryan Smith and Susan McKnight from The Redwood Group. Photo: Daniel Martino
12. Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens
Stay Blackpool expo at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino