The conference industry's looking to hire more staff, to keep up with an influx of events

More than two-thirds of conference organisations expect business events to increase over the next three years, according to a new survey by the Business Events Industry association.

Almost half expect to have more workers on board.

Association Chief Executive Lisa Hopkins says a new vocational training programme's being launched later this year, to bring across more people from tourism and hospitality.

She says the sector provides great opportunities for career growth.