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Key Competitive Attractions

One of the largest cities in the South East, Southampton is a major retail and financial centre for the South. It is internationally renowned for its marine industry, and is Northern Europe's ‘Cruise Capital'.

Southampton has:

• Fantastic range of commercial property, including business and sciences parks, high end office space, warehousing, incubation and start-up space.
• Expertise in the marine sector, ICT, creative industries, logistics, healthcare, financial and professional services, leisure, retail and tourism.
• Excellent road and rail connectivity; an international airport; and a major Port.
• Strong higher education sector: The University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University provide services for businesses, including training, consultancy, and research.
• Rich leisure and cultural life.

See the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) listing for further information.