Rob Heasman, CEO of the ECDC said: “At the start of 2021, we were still in the midst of the COVID pandemic, and this site had been left empty for years. We made a decision to open it up and start bringing the wonder back to Earls Court. Since then, we’ve partnered with fantastic operators to create new experiences that bring joy to those who visit. The site has become a genuine test bed for ideas as we’ve developed the masterplan, and signal s our clear intention for the future to be filled with innovation and creativity. To have welcomed one million visitors already , without even starting construction, is hugely rewarding and the impact on the local economy has been substantial.”