UK Hospitality Events & Conferences - PPC Market Share Analysis July 2026

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 34.2816525988
65.7183474012
34%

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 54
46
54%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 13%
Transactional 3%
Navigational 0%
Seasonal 3%
Local 29%
Problem Solving 2%

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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
royalalberthall.com 17.59
getyourguide.com 17.03
viator.com 16.66
headout.com 13.16
virginexperiencedays.co.uk 9.72
barbican.org.uk 3.46
groupon.co.uk 3.12
viagogo.co.uk 1.75
tiqets.com 1.65
stubhub.co.uk 1.57
others 14.29
  • royalalberthall.com - 17.59%
  • getyourguide.com - 17.03%
  • viator.com - 16.66%
  • headout.com - 13.16%
  • virginexperiencedays.co.uk - 9.72%
  • barbican.org.uk - 3.46%
  • groupon.co.uk - 3.12%
  • viagogo.co.uk - 1.75%
  • tiqets.com - 1.65%
  • stubhub.co.uk - 1.57%
  • others - 14.29%

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In the PPC landscape, Royal Albert Hall leads with 17.59% click share, closely followed by GetYourGuide and Viator. Others collectively hold 14.29%.

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 getyourguide.com viator.com headout.com virginexperiencedays.co.uk groupon.co.uk hellotickets.com tiqets.com viagogo.co.uk royalalberthall.com ihg.com
2026/07/01 17.85% 18.23% 30.31% 2.15% 5.37% 1.75% 2.05% 1.83% 3.95% 2.06%
2026/07/02 19.85% 20.91% 23.21% 2.01% 4.21% 2.05% 2.67% 1.78% 5.3% 2.57%
2026/07/03 11.84% 23.67% 29.86% 2.2% 5.6% 1.47% 1.28% 3.16% 4.97% 1.24%
2026/07/04 17.68% 19.83% 21.5% 2.06% 2.71% 2.11% 2.34% 3.67% 5.31% 4%
2026/07/05 20% 17.94% 23.39% 2% 5.74% 3.41% 3.87% 2.41% 5.58% 2.32%
2026/07/06 18.16% 24.95% 26.71% 1.73% 4.25% 1.86% 1.88% 3.16% 4.72% 0.93%
2026/07/07 20.66% 22.98% 23.14% 1.9% 4.08% 2.76% 2.47% 2.16% 3.85% 0.91%
2026/07/08 14.04% 24.36% 26.54% 1.58% 10% 1.45% 2.13% 1.97% 3.68% 1.7%
2026/07/09 16.99% 21.27% 31.11% 2.42% 6.39% 0.77% 1.66% 2.13% 1.92% 0.57%
2026/07/10 15.27% 21.55% 20.52% 3.52% 6.92% 1.33% 3.97% 2.95% 3.04% 0.69%
2026/07/11 16.74% 21.63% 24.33% 6.93% 4.72% 0.94% 0.92% 2.01% 3.99% 2.79%
2026/07/12 17.27% 21.62% 20.94% 7.21% 3.66% 1.4% 0.95% 2.04% 3.67% 2.19%
2026/07/13 19.48% 24.18% 22.46% 1.86% 3.37% 1.15% 1.4% 3.13% 4.08% 1.01%
2026/07/14 13.15% 23.57% 25.08% 3.11% 3.89% 1.77% 2.1% 3.76% 2.65% 4.3%
2026/07/15 14.38% 20.84% 24.04% 2.09% 5.34% 1.81% 1.61% 4.84% 4.44% 2.61%
2026/07/16 19.63% 15.36% 9.87% 5.66% 2.73% 0.52% 0.41% 3.6% 6.16% 4.15%
2026/07/17 15.38% 26.37% 22.53% 3.49% 4.94% 0.07% 0.94% 2.45% 4.89% 5.1%
2026/07/18 23.31% 26.21% 14.56% 3.13% 2.81% 1.24% 2.24% 4.18% 7.74% 0.02%
2026/07/19 19.99% 23.71% 15.63% 3.48% 2.86% 0.17% 0.95% 2.23% 6.37% 2.23%
2026/07/20 22.79% 27.87% 13.62% 4.8% 2.12% 0.25% 1.72% 3.01% 6.68% 0.86%
2026/07/21 13.21% 23.52% 25.02% 3.1% 3.88% 1.76% 2.09% 3.75% 2.64% 4.29%
2026/07/22 15.77% 20.01% 24.09% 3.31% 3.73% 1.39% 1.93% 3.75% 3.87% 0.92%
2026/07/23 15.77% 20.24% 24.43% 3.06% 4.85% 1.4% 2.04% 3.43% 6.2% 1.64%
2026/07/24 16.24% 20.88% 23.92% 2.98% 5.47% 0.92% 1.35% 2.47% 6.96% 2.37%
2026/07/25 18.06% 23.96% 20.36% 3.47% 4.59% 1.61% 0.89% 3.39% 4.76% 0.07%
2026/07/26 15.24% 20.48% 20.68% 4.66% 5.03% 1.29% 1.37% 2.64% 3.91% 1.68%
2026/07/27 19.39% 18.8% 15.6% 6.09% 3.73% 3.32% 2.54% 2.9% 5.04% 3.95%
2026/07/28 19.31% 21.49% 14.48% 2.85% 6.56% 3.8% 2.52% 1.85% 3.33% 4.34%
2026/07/29 22.33% 28.87% 9.05% 2.81% 8% 3.66% 3.33% 0.32% 2.63% 1.3%
2026/07/30 25.66% 20.89% 17.4% 4.58% 4.71% 1.87% 2.46% 0.85% 0.62% 1.68%
2026/07/31 22.05% 19.07% 12.77% 11.83% 4.5% 2.13% 1.03% 0.66% 0.59% 0.02%
  • getyourguide.com
  • viator.com
  • headout.com
  • virginexperiencedays.co.uk
  • groupon.co.uk
  • hellotickets.com
  • tiqets.com
  • viagogo.co.uk
  • royalalberthall.com
  • ihg.com

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In July 2026, GetYourGuide’s PPC spend fluctuated, peaking at 25.66% on July 30. Viator maintained a steady presence, while Headout saw a decline mid-month. Virgin Experience Days surged at month’s end, closing at 11.83%.

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
2026/07/01 180
2026/07/02 203
2026/07/03 201
2026/07/04 214
2026/07/05 212
2026/07/06 198
2026/07/07 210
2026/07/08 183
2026/07/09 191
2026/07/10 201
2026/07/11 203
2026/07/12 194
2026/07/13 190
2026/07/14 191
2026/07/15 200
2026/07/16 202
2026/07/17 158
2026/07/18 158
2026/07/19 163
2026/07/20 165
2026/07/21 191
2026/07/22 207
2026/07/23 207
2026/07/24 199
2026/07/25 212
2026/07/26 227
2026/07/27 215
2026/07/28 230
2026/07/29 167
2026/07/30 149
2026/07/31 135

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July began with 180 advertisers, peaking at 230 on the 28th. A decline followed, ending the month at 135.

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 1.45%
barbican.org.uk 1.18%
stubhub.co.uk 0.68%
royalalberthall.com 0.55%
klook.com 0.37%
viator.com -0.2%
viagogo.co.uk -0.21%
southbankcentre.co.uk -0.21%
ihg.com -0.23%
headout.com -3.85%

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Virginexperiencedays.co.uk surged by 1.45%, while headout.com dropped by 3.85%. Barbican.org.uk gained 1.18%, and stubhub.co.uk rose by 0.68%.

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 getyourguide.com viator.com headout.com virginexperiencedays.co.uk groupon.co.uk hellotickets.com tiqets.com viagogo.co.uk royalalberthall.com ihg.com
2026/07/01 25.68% 19.11% 22.17% 2.36% 5.94% 2.25% 2.57% 2.62% 4.55% 1.44%
2026/07/02 24.26% 22.09% 21.61% 2.11% 3.76% 2.58% 3.01% 2.54% 5.4% 1.74%
2026/07/03 19.41% 22.81% 20.78% 2.42% 5.74% 2.78% 1.54% 5.06% 6.1% 1.43%
2026/07/04 23.74% 21.13% 19.28% 2.17% 2.37% 2.77% 2.47% 5% 5.28% 2.62%
2026/07/05 24.9% 18.07% 20.73% 1.87% 4.98% 3.86% 4.31% 3.42% 5.58% 1.65%
2026/07/06 23.31% 25.4% 22.65% 1.77% 3.07% 2.23% 2.01% 4.5% 5.23% 1.06%
2026/07/07 24.66% 24.02% 21.61% 1.79% 3.4% 2.87% 2.45% 2.79% 4.02% 1.06%
2026/07/08 21.93% 23.08% 18.51% 2% 8.89% 2.34% 2.59% 3.27% 4.68% 1.31%
2026/07/09 24.67% 23.73% 22.46% 2.68% 5.24% 1.17% 2.19% 2.94% 1.94% 0.75%
2026/07/10 21.25% 22.98% 16.8% 3.17% 6.3% 1.63% 4.12% 4.01% 3.03% 0.73%
2026/07/11 24.45% 23.56% 17.7% 7.76% 4.35% 1.39% 0.92% 2.7% 3.52% 2.26%
2026/07/12 24.34% 22.64% 16.05% 7.16% 4.4% 1.92% 1.08% 3.03% 3.7% 1.63%
2026/07/13 24.9% 25.9% 19.77% 1.67% 3.25% 1.14% 1.62% 3.93% 4.08% 1.18%
2026/07/14 19.08% 24.15% 20.71% 3.45% 2.97% 2.09% 2.31% 4.72% 3.28% 2.86%
2026/07/15 21.82% 19.13% 17.25% 2.2% 5.92% 2.43% 1.82% 6.98% 5.72% 2.03%
2026/07/16 27.86% 18.86% 9.61% 5.37% 3.92% 0.68% 0.49% 5.21% 6.7% 2.56%
2026/07/17 24.64% 29.76% 17.29% 3.46% 4.03% 0.05% 1.31% 3.3% 4.86% 2.44%
2026/07/18 25.93% 26.96% 14.36% 2.75% 2.73% 1.12% 2.5% 5.39% 8.33% 0.01%
2026/07/19 25.7% 28.51% 16.21% 3.15% 3.27% 0.2% 1.12% 2.51% 5.48% 0.95%
2026/07/20 27.34% 30.11% 12.2% 3.95% 2.75% 0.62% 1.75% 3.55% 5.79% 0.78%
2026/07/21 19.08% 24.15% 20.71% 3.45% 2.97% 2.09% 2.31% 4.72% 3.28% 2.86%
2026/07/22 23.79% 22.8% 17.08% 3.42% 4.18% 1.71% 2.25% 5.07% 3.5% 1.12%
2026/07/23 23.53% 23.2% 15.53% 3.19% 5.15% 1.98% 1.9% 4.69% 6.55% 1.74%
2026/07/24 22.55% 22.6% 16.57% 3.19% 4.26% 1.53% 1.67% 3.77% 8.44% 1.69%
2026/07/25 24.56% 23.09% 14.92% 3.66% 5.28% 2.06% 1.09% 4.88% 5.37% 0.11%
2026/07/26 21.12% 22.38% 15.74% 5.24% 5.1% 1.72% 1.68% 3.28% 4.28% 1.23%
2026/07/27 23.22% 20.7% 16.62% 5.34% 4.19% 3.65% 2.43% 3.84% 5.1% 2.11%
2026/07/28 25.48% 22.87% 11.84% 2.87% 6.95% 4.46% 2.64% 2.32% 3.21% 2.34%
2026/07/29 28.83% 29.66% 4.65% 3.07% 7.01% 4.05% 3.54% 0.34% 3.38% 0.6%
2026/07/30 31.68% 22.62% 13.23% 4.4% 6.65% 2.2% 2.3% 0.84% 0.8% 1.16%
2026/07/31 26.44% 19.31% 12.91% 11.76% 5.57% 3.07% 1.3% 0.87% 0.64% 0.01%
  • getyourguide.com
  • viator.com
  • headout.com
  • virginexperiencedays.co.uk
  • groupon.co.uk
  • hellotickets.com
  • tiqets.com
  • viagogo.co.uk
  • royalalberthall.com
  • ihg.com

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In July 2026, GetYourGuide.com led with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 31.68%. Viator.com followed closely, with a notable spike mid-month. Headout.com saw a decline, while VirginExperienceDays.co.uk surged at month’s end.

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
    Hotels in O2 Arena, London | IHG® Hotels & Resorts | Official Website https://www.ihg.com

    Book Direct For The Best Price at IHG® Hotels & Resorts in O2 Arena, London. We Now Accept PayPal As A Payment Option For Selected Hotels In The United Kingdom. Prime Locations. By IHG®.

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

    The world’s most famous stage — We can't wait to welcome you back. Join us for concerts, films, tours and afternoon tea. We'll see you soon. Join as a Friend. Shows: Films in Concert, Cinderella...

  3. 3
    The O2 Has It All | The Fun Starts Here | There's So Much To Do https://www.theo2.co.uk

    The O2, it all happens here. Find us at North Greenwich. Find out more. Learn more.

  4. 4
    Royal Albert Hall 2026 Tickets - Albert Hall London 2026 Tickets https://www.viagogo.co.uk

    Tickets On Sale Today And Selling Fast, Secure Your Seats Now. UK Tickets 2026. Compare Prices on the World's Largest Ticket Marketplace.

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

    Welcome to the Home of Anti-Ordinary Gifts - Browse Virginexperiencedays. Thousands Of Unique & Wonderful Experiences Across The UK. There's Something For Everyone.

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In the bustling world of hospitality and events, IHG® Hotels & Resorts shines with its prime location near London’s O2 Arena, emphasizing direct booking benefits and PayPal acceptance. Meanwhile, Royal Albert Hall captivates with its iconic stage, inviting patrons to experience concerts and films. The O2 promises endless entertainment, while Viagogo ensures ticket availability for future events. Virgin Experience Days offers unique gifts, catering to diverse interests across the UK.

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