UK Hospitality Events & Conferences - PPC Market Share Analysis December 2025

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Events & Conferences category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Events & Conferences – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Hospitality Events & Conferences UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 16.4580733639
83.5419266361
16%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 47
53
47%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 18%
Transactional 3%
Navigational 5%
Seasonal 11%
Local 26%
Problem Solving 3%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Hospitality Events & Conferences brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
virginexperiencedays.co.uk 51.49
royalalberthall.com 22.64
barbican.org.uk 8.75
stubhub.co.uk 2.22
eventbrite.co.uk 2.17
southbankcentre.co.uk 1.64
wmc.org.uk 0.96
viagogo.co.uk 0.58
buyagift.co.uk 0.56
ascot.com 0.41
others 8.58
  • virginexperiencedays.co.uk - 51.49%
  • royalalberthall.com - 22.64%
  • barbican.org.uk - 8.75%
  • stubhub.co.uk - 2.22%
  • eventbrite.co.uk - 2.17%
  • southbankcentre.co.uk - 1.64%
  • wmc.org.uk - 0.96%
  • viagogo.co.uk - 0.58%
  • buyagift.co.uk - 0.56%
  • ascot.com - 0.41%
  • others - 8.58%

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Virgin Experience Days dominates with 51.49% click share. Royal Albert Hall follows at 22.64%, while Barbican holds 8.75%. Others collectively capture 8.58%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Hospitality Events & Conferences brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date virginexperiencedays.co.uk barbican.org.uk royalalberthall.com southbankcentre.co.uk getyourguide.com stubhub.co.uk hitched.co.uk buyagift.co.uk viagogo.co.uk redletterdays.co.uk
2025/12/01 35.36% 5.84% 9.01% 3.65% 0.97% 6.6% 1.74% 3.45% 1.59% 1.51%
2025/12/02 28.31% 12.77% 15.59% 3.77% 1.18% 5.29% 1.83% 2.35% 0.87% 1.14%
2025/12/03 48.98% 8.13% 8.52% 2.63% 0.72% 4.21% 1.21% 1.75% 1.41% 1.32%
2025/12/04 32.45% 11.38% 9.95% 2.72% 0.69% 4.68% 2.4% 2.13% 2% 0.86%
2025/12/05 31.22% 10.61% 15.11% 3.81% 0.68% 4.99% 0.14% 1.68% 1.73% 1.15%
2025/12/06 41.01% 10.63% 7.67% 2.74% 0.92% 5.17% 1.55% 2.14% 0.91% 0.86%
2025/12/07 37.67% 8.5% 12.68% 3.47% 0.77% 4.97% 1.75% 1.31% 1.03% 0.63%
2025/12/08 37.64% 9.9% 7.54% 4.07% 1.18% 6.01% 0.68% 1.07% 0.87% 0.73%
2025/12/09 43.25% 7.78% 12.63% 4.04% 0.74% 4.13% 0.96% 1.2% 0.86% 0.79%
2025/12/10 32.3% 11.97% 11.79% 3.74% 1.19% 5.43% 1.91% 2.24% 1.12% 0.8%
2025/12/11 38.42% 6.54% 10.2% 3.12% 0.82% 4.64% 1.66% 1.8% 1.23% 0.73%
2025/12/12 39.7% 9.34% 5.43% 3.53% 1.29% 4.84% 2.27% 1.7% 2.71% 1.1%
2025/12/13 37.48% 11.34% 9.03% 3.97% 0.76% 3.66% 1.4% 1.39% 1.43% 1.19%
2025/12/14 41.85% 11.99% 7.94% 3.15% 1.08% 3.25% 2.12% 1.24% 2.09% 1.05%
2025/12/15 38.73% 6.06% 10.84% 4.03% 1.12% 3.84% 1.87% 1.32% 1.35% 0.83%
2025/12/16 45.47% 6.31% 8.95% 3.13% 0.98% 2.63% 1.55% 1.73% 2.12% 1.67%
2025/12/17 38.68% 8.3% 11.09% 3.53% 2.12% 2.85% 2.5% 2.36% 1.58% 1.96%
2025/12/18 41.79% 7.15% 6.32% 3.63% 1.17% 2.32% 1.71% 2.66% 1.87% 1.76%
2025/12/19 41.27% 9.95% 10.41% 3.95% 1.21% 2.71% 1.95% 2.51% 2.98% 1.94%
2025/12/20 44.67% 9.61% 6.61% 3.94% 1.36% 3% 1.74% 2.23% 1.54% 2.19%
2025/12/21 50.29% 8.82% 9.06% 2.93% 0.78% 1.93% 0.94% 1.78% 2.06% 1.68%
2025/12/22 57.75% 6.25% 7.26% 3.05% 1.01% 1.65% 0.67% 2.39% 1.38% 1.71%
2025/12/23 50.27% 7.97% 4.22% 3.35% 1.27% 2.37% 1.12% 2.18% 2.72% 1.73%
2025/12/24 44.8% 8.86% 7.26% 2.8% 1.04% 2.21% 1.73% 1.92% 1.59% 1.97%
2025/12/25 45.17% 7.38% 8.21% 2.71% 1.31% 2.11% 1.36% 1.74% 1.26% 1.29%
2025/12/26 43.38% 6.59% 11.82% 3.25% 1.63% 2.17% 1.35% 0.89% 2.02% 0.99%
2025/12/27 38.24% 8.38% 11.13% 3.66% 2.01% 3.07% 1.46% 0.97% 3.86% 1.09%
2025/12/28 39.77% 9.73% 11.18% 3.79% 2.46% 3.28% 0.95% 0.79% 3.14% 0.96%
2025/12/29 26.45% 9.03% 15.73% 5.21% 2.29% 3.05% 1.8% 1.1% 2.92% 0.74%
2025/12/30 29.64% 8.19% 14.24% 3.83% 2.25% 3.16% 2.57% 1.49% 2.82% 0.69%
2025/12/31 34.12% 10.34% 9.52% 3.21% 1.92% 1.51% 1.51% 1.14% 1.12% 0.72%
  • virginexperiencedays.co.uk
  • barbican.org.uk
  • royalalberthall.com
  • southbankcentre.co.uk
  • getyourguide.com
  • stubhub.co.uk
  • hitched.co.uk
  • buyagift.co.uk
  • viagogo.co.uk
  • redletterdays.co.uk

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In December 2025, virginexperiencedays.co.uk led with fluctuating spend, peaking at 57.75 on the 22nd. barbican.org.uk and royalalberthall.com showed moderate activity, while getyourguide.com and stubhub.co.uk had lower, yet consistent, spend. The month concluded with virginexperiencedays.co.uk maintaining dominance.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Hospitality Events & Conferences

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2025/12/01 231
2025/12/02 233
2025/12/03 238
2025/12/04 227
2025/12/05 238
2025/12/06 236
2025/12/07 251
2025/12/08 228
2025/12/09 242
2025/12/10 249
2025/12/11 242
2025/12/12 260
2025/12/13 238
2025/12/14 243
2025/12/15 257
2025/12/16 278
2025/12/17 270
2025/12/18 277
2025/12/19 259
2025/12/20 269
2025/12/21 257
2025/12/22 267
2025/12/23 266
2025/12/24 262
2025/12/25 260
2025/12/26 270
2025/12/27 254
2025/12/28 254
2025/12/29 254
2025/12/30 251
2025/12/31 254

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December saw a dynamic shift in advertisers, starting at 231 and peaking at 278 mid-month. The month concluded with a stable 254, reflecting a vibrant advertising landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Hospitality Events & Conferences

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
virginexperiencedays.co.uk 10.32%
spyscape.com 0.23%
viagogo.co.uk 0.23%
viator.com 0.2%
getyourguide.com 0.2%
southbankcentre.co.uk -0.33%
stubhub.co.uk -1.31%
barbican.org.uk -1.42%
eventbrite.co.uk -3.51%
royalalberthall.com -3.68%

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Virginexperiencedays.co.uk soared with a 10.32% click share increase, while royalalberthall.com plummeted by 3.68%.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Hospitality Events & Conferences Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date virginexperiencedays.co.uk royalalberthall.com barbican.org.uk getyourguide.com southbankcentre.co.uk viagogo.co.uk buyagift.co.uk stubhub.co.uk eventbrite.co.uk activitysuperstore.com
2025/12/01 38.28% 14.74% 3.81% 0.88% 2.76% 1.86% 2.94% 3.31% 3.96% 2.07%
2025/12/02 32.09% 19.27% 9.39% 1.14% 3.01% 1% 2.47% 2.85% 1.19% 3.09%
2025/12/03 51.56% 12.32% 5.48% 0.59% 1.82% 1.94% 1.41% 2.07% 2.71% 2.12%
2025/12/04 34.69% 15.33% 7.63% 0.48% 2.36% 2.5% 1.78% 2.27% 4.9% 2.51%
2025/12/05 33.08% 21.93% 6.87% 0.47% 2.91% 1.93% 1.48% 2.4% 1.93% 3.13%
2025/12/06 42.35% 12.6% 7.1% 0.77% 2.29% 0.98% 1.75% 2.6% 2.64% 2.73%
2025/12/07 41.35% 17.4% 5.71% 0.59% 2.51% 1.06% 1.16% 2.55% 1.4% 3.06%
2025/12/08 40.65% 11.53% 6.94% 1.1% 3.37% 0.99% 0.94% 3.16% 4.33% 2.72%
2025/12/09 43.27% 17.58% 5.51% 0.84% 3.32% 0.83% 1.02% 2.16% 3.11% 1.62%
2025/12/10 34% 20.63% 8.03% 1.21% 2.92% 1.13% 1.72% 2.57% 2.35% 2.41%
2025/12/11 40.04% 15.39% 4.33% 0.59% 2.42% 1.29% 1.49% 2.35% 2.24% 1.88%
2025/12/12 43.63% 7.55% 6.39% 1.22% 2.95% 3.38% 1.67% 2.51% 1.97% 1.69%
2025/12/13 39.51% 13.8% 7.67% 0.61% 3.05% 1.56% 1.23% 1.92% 2.62% 2.28%
2025/12/14 43.98% 13.33% 7.95% 0.96% 2.34% 1.81% 1.02% 1.6% 2.49% 2.64%
2025/12/15 40.2% 17.33% 4.24% 0.91% 2.88% 1.51% 0.98% 1.78% 1.35% 1.45%
2025/12/16 44.31% 13.45% 4.23% 0.93% 2.17% 3.13% 1.28% 1.3% 0.5% 2.51%
2025/12/17 41.47% 16.56% 5.76% 2.37% 2.61% 1.76% 1.86% 1.43% 0.37% 1.54%
2025/12/18 43.79% 9.41% 4.67% 0.96% 2.25% 2.43% 2.32% 1.15% 0.02% 3.86%
2025/12/19 45.67% 15.59% 6.33% 1.34% 2.39% 4.04% 1.96% 1.3% 0.02% 0.58%
2025/12/20 46.25% 10.76% 6.54% 1.55% 2.81% 1.81% 2.02% 1.53% 0.01% 2.16%
2025/12/21 56.32% 11.07% 5.35% 0.64% 1.8% 1.82% 1.26% 0.88% 0.04% 1.23%
2025/12/22 67.01% 7.06% 3.6% 1.03% 1.58% 1.32% 1.98% 0.7% 0.35% 0.79%
2025/12/23 56.09% 7.24% 4.98% 1.25% 2.02% 3.47% 1.73% 1.08% 0.37% 0.8%
2025/12/24 52.15% 9.95% 5.59% 0.91% 1.78% 1.77% 1.61% 1.05% 0.58% 1.15%
2025/12/25 53.57% 10.56% 4.15% 2.33% 1.66% 1.56% 1.3% 0.9% 0.03% 0.03%
2025/12/26 44.61% 15.4% 4.25% 1.82% 2.19% 2.53% 0.75% 1.06% 0.46% 0.31%
2025/12/27 39.28% 17.78% 5.05% 2.08% 2.45% 5.19% 0.76% 1.5% 0.03% 0.35%
2025/12/28 42.88% 17.19% 6.04% 2.54% 2.46% 4.21% 0.63% 1.62% 0.46% 0.01%
2025/12/29 28.58% 23.13% 6.01% 2.17% 3.65% 4.73% 0.88% 1.7% 0.15% 0.44%
2025/12/30 31.41% 23.61% 5.3% 2.45% 2.39% 4.09% 0.96% 1.51% 0.05% 0.03%
2025/12/31 37.3% 15.6% 6.97% 2.31% 1.91% 1.22% 0.9% 0.75% 0.41% 0.03%
  • virginexperiencedays.co.uk
  • royalalberthall.com
  • barbican.org.uk
  • getyourguide.com
  • southbankcentre.co.uk
  • viagogo.co.uk
  • buyagift.co.uk
  • stubhub.co.uk
  • eventbrite.co.uk
  • activitysuperstore.com

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In December 2025, virginexperiencedays.co.uk led with a peak impression share of 67.01% on the 22nd. Royalalberthall.com saw fluctuations, peaking at 23.61% on the 30th. Barbican.org.uk maintained a steady presence, while getyourguide.com and southbankcentre.co.uk showed modest shares. Viagogo.co.uk and buyagift.co.uk had varied performances, with stubhub.co.uk and eventbrite.co.uk experiencing declines. Activitysuperstore.com ended the month with minimal shares.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Hospitality Events & Conferences

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Hospitality Events & Conferences - Last month
  1. 1
    The Home Of Experience Days | Xmas Gifts | Up To 50% Off https://www.activitysuperstore.com

    Experiences Of All Kinds: Adrenaline Adventures, Nature Getaways, Iconic Tours & More!

  2. 2
    Royal Albert Hall https://www.royalalberthall.com

    London's Most Famous Stage. Concerts, Films with Live Orchestra, Ballet and more. Book Tickets. We'll see you soon. Join as a Friend. Shows: Films in Concert, Cinderella, Christmas 2023.

  3. 3
    SPYSCAPE London https://www.spyscape.com

    London's Newest Experience — Now open in London, uncover your spy profile! Get your tickets before they’re gone. London's newest...

  4. 4
    Royal Albert Hall 2025 Tickets - 2025 Concert Tour Dates https://www.viagogo.co.uk

    Tickets On Sale Today And Selling Fast, Secure Your Seats Now. UK Tickets 2025

  5. 5
    Virgin Experience Days https://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk

    Offer Ends Soon — Thousands Of Unique & Wonderful Experiences Across The UK. There's Something For Everyone.

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In the vibrant world of Google PPC, the top-performing ads paint a picture of adventure and culture. Activity Superstore entices with adrenaline-fueled experiences and nature getaways, while Royal Albert Hall captivates with iconic performances. SPYSCAPE offers a thrilling spy adventure, and Viagogo ensures you don’t miss out on future concerts. Virgin Experience Days promises unique experiences across the UK, catering to diverse interests.

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