Harrogate has a strong and varied economy. The conference and exhibition
industry is the focus of the town's business, with Harrogate International
Centre the third largest fully integrated conference and exhibition centre in
the UK, and one of the largest in Europe. It brings in over £150 million
to the local economy every year and attracts in excess of 350,000 business
visitors annually. The town is home to the Great Yorkshire Showground and
Pavilions of Harrogate, which are major conference destinations.
The Great Yorkshire Showground is the hub of the regional agricultural
industry, hosted by the
