The rise from 58.2 to 71.4 suggests a positive trend in payment discipline, potentially spurred by external pressures like rising inflation and supply chain challenges highlighting the importance of cashflow management. However, the progress must be seen in context; with a best possible score of 100, the sector average remains a considerable distance from optimal payment performance. Companies struggling with cashflow can use a late payment calculator to assess the impact of delayed payments.
One-line summary: Payment practices in Events and Venues have improved from an average score of 58.2/100 in 2020 to 71.4/100 in 2025.