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Research released today by Discovery Networks UK shows that delegates of MGEITF are likely to get through an average of 20 units of alcohol over the three day TV festival.
Of those heading to Edinburgh this coming weekend, 65% plan to indulge in their first drink as soon as they arrive at the event, 30% are willing to wait until lunchtime on the first day, and an ambitious 10% will begin their boozing on the journey there.
74% of delegates expect to be hung-over every day, and 55% of those will rely on a full Scottish breakfast will sort them out.
The survey, which included 100 past and present MGEITF delegates, was commissioned to celebrate the launch of the Discovery Recovery Lounge at this year's festival, an area which allows delegates to 'chill out' and recharge their batteries.
With regards to recovery, 69% say they will need a day off after the weekend, with 34% claiming they will be below par for the rest of the week. More than half - 55% - confess they will expect to be given two days off work, in lieu of the time spent in Edinburgh.
When asked about their social engagements at the event 45% said they already have their evening activity pre-planned, with 60% expecting to attend 3-4 formal/networking meals over the three days. 39% of delegates claim to have attended in excess of five parties in a single evening at a previous Edinburgh TV festival.
The parties and networking events look set to continue long into the night with 6% of delegates expecting to go to bed before 11pm on either Friday or Saturday night, 68% of delegates expected to party until at least 3am, with a hardened 14% expecting to get just 3 hours of sleep per night.
When it comes to expenses, 39% admit that they will be claiming in excess of £400 to cover their festival experience. The survey reveals that the average delegate will spend £200 on food and drink.
According to the research there are certain people who delegates will not want to bump into at the event, with 45% stating they will be avoiding their ex-employer, 40% dodging an old flame and 37% who are intent on escaping their work colleagues.
Of those heading to Edinburgh this coming weekend, 65% plan to indulge in their first drink as soon as they arrive at the event, 30% are willing to wait until lunchtime on the first day, and an ambitious 10% will begin their boozing on the journey there.
74% of delegates expect to be hung-over every day, and 55% of those will rely on a full Scottish breakfast will sort them out.
The survey, which included 100 past and present MGEITF delegates, was commissioned to celebrate the launch of the Discovery Recovery Lounge at this year's festival, an area which allows delegates to 'chill out' and recharge their batteries.
With regards to recovery, 69% say they will need a day off after the weekend, with 34% claiming they will be below par for the rest of the week. More than half - 55% - confess they will expect to be given two days off work, in lieu of the time spent in Edinburgh.
When asked about their social engagements at the event 45% said they already have their evening activity pre-planned, with 60% expecting to attend 3-4 formal/networking meals over the three days. 39% of delegates claim to have attended in excess of five parties in a single evening at a previous Edinburgh TV festival.
The parties and networking events look set to continue long into the night with 6% of delegates expecting to go to bed before 11pm on either Friday or Saturday night, 68% of delegates expected to party until at least 3am, with a hardened 14% expecting to get just 3 hours of sleep per night.
When it comes to expenses, 39% admit that they will be claiming in excess of £400 to cover their festival experience. The survey reveals that the average delegate will spend £200 on food and drink.
According to the research there are certain people who delegates will not want to bump into at the event, with 45% stating they will be avoiding their ex-employer, 40% dodging an old flame and 37% who are intent on escaping their work colleagues.
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