The convention bureau team exhibited on the MeetEngland booth alongside Manchester Central, the city’s international convention centre at this year’s IMEX Frankfurt.
Recognised as the largest trade show of its kind in Europe for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, IMEX brings together thousands of suppliers and event planners from across the world. Across the four-day programme, Marketing Manchester’s Anthony Cassidy and Charlie Minards-Tonge delivered a strong programme of activity, hosting over 50 appointments and engaging extensively with global event planners and industry partners.
This resulted in over 20 new opportunities, representing an estimated £25m+ in potential economic impact at this early stage. The show generated a significant pipeline of high-quality leads and valuable conversations that will support Manchester’s continued growth as a leading destination for international events.
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