Cheltenham Racecourse has seen a 30 per cent increase in conference and events bookings from the retail sector year on year, as it asserts its presence as the South West’s foremost meeting and exhibition destination. Cheltenham Racecourse has a long history providing conference and events to a multitude of industries, with 2012 seeing a marked increase in bookings from the retail market. Bookings this year include L’Oreal Professionnel, Joules Clothing, Waitrose and Midcountries Co-operative.