Why Manchester

To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Find out more here.

Other Websites

My Manchester

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

The Original Modern City

When looking for a destination to host a conference or event, Manchester is a city that won’t disappoint. Easy access for both national and international delegates; an array of leisure options; and a range of venues to choose from that can accommodate events from the smallest to the largest are just some of the reasons why Manchester is regarded as a world-class conference destination.

Take a look at our destination toolkit for help with navigating to and around our city region, and read about Manchester's successes within our case studies or find out about Manchester as an incentive destination.

A city of innovation, Manchester has particular strengths in three cutting-edge sectors, including Life Sciences, Creative, Digital and Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Stay up-to-date with Manchester Convention Bureau on our blog, keep in the loop with the latest news, and find out about upcoming conferences. And if that isn't inspiration enough, read our top 10 reasons to choose Manchester as your next conference and events destination.