Greater Manchester’s meeting, conference, and events sector is now worth £1 billion to the local economy, according to new research. Core business events, such as conferences, contributed £917 million to the region’s economy and supported 31,600 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs. When factoring in…
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We are incredibly proud to announce that our Conference Research Executive, Dr Dmitrijs Andrejevs, has been appointed Secretary of the Great Ambassador Networking Group (GANG). GANG is the UK’s leading professional network for destinations and academic venue teams who manage ambassador programmes…
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Leading meetings and events industry show, CHS, has announced it is combining its existing Birmingham and Leeds events to create one super show in Manchester next year. The new event will see visitors and exhibitors from both shows arrive in Manchester on the 30 September, with CHS choosing the AO…
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Pensions UK’s Annual Conference, the largest annual gathering for the pensions industry, returned to Manchester in 2025, welcoming delegates to Manchester Central over three days. Delivering forward-thinking conversations under the theme “2030 Ready” to over 1,500 delegates, the conference provided…
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Pensions UK has launched a new initiative in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University called Pensions UK: Future Leaders, designed to introduce university students to the opportunities and impact of a career in pensions. The student activities, debuting at this year’s conference, will…
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Manchester Airport hotels and venues offer more than just a place to rest after a long flight, they provide professional, fully equipped venues for meetings, conferences, and corporate events. Each hotel and venue features modern event spaces, high quality service, and flexible packages that cater…
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The Manchester Convention Bureau is thrilled to introduce Jessica Hale, Senior Conference and Group Sales Manager. With a career spanning venue management, event contracting and internation conference support, Jessica brings a wealth of experience and passion for showcasing Manchester as a premier…
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World Tourism Day, celebrated this year on 27th September, is a reminder of how tourism not only shapes destinations but also drives global connections. For event professionals, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how places like Manchester have built their reputation as international hubs for…
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In August, Manchester proudly welcomed over 130 delegates from more than 50 countries to the World Renewable Energy Congress / Network (WREC / WREN), held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. As Manchester’s official Convention Bureau, Marketing Manchester was honoured to co-host this landmark event in…
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The 30th anniversary of the MOBO Awards will come to Manchester for the first time in March 2026, following a successful bid by Marketing Manchester. Working closely with event organisers and city centre partners, such as Manchester City Council and the Manchester Accommodation BID, the Marketing…
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