Press Releases
Manchester’s hotels defy gloom with growth in hotel occupancy
Hotel occupancy in Manchester city centre increased to an annual average of 75% in 2011 compared to 71% in 2010 according the latest data supplied to Visit Manchester.
Manchester Loves February
Retailers, restaurants, transport bosses and Manchester City Council are joining forces to encourage people to visit the city centre and experience some great value deals
Manchester eyes up conference business displaced by London Olympics
Visit Manchester and a contingent of the city’s business tourism big hitters will target event organisers in the South East – where the lack of venue and accommodation availability during the London Olympics may be a concern - in their quest to secure future conference business for the city.
Entertainment programme announced for Great Days Out
Visitors to next month’s Great Days Out group travel event should expect much more than just meetings and networking thanks to an exciting programme of features and activities planned to take place throughout the day.
Healthcare and nuclear science key conference themes for 2012
Healthcare and nuclear science look set to dominate the city’s conference calendar in 2012.
Manchester deserves High Speed Rail (HSR) says Marketing Manchester
Commenting on today’s announcement by The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, secretary of state for transport, Andrew Stokes, chief executive of Marketing Manchester, said: “Quite simply, the city deserves HSR.
Manchester hotels busier than ever
Visit Manchester’s latest hotel occupancy data shows that the city centre weekend average is at its highest since 2003 - at a rate of 92%.
Lowry tops the league of Greater Manchester visitor attractions
The Lowry has maintained its position as the most popular attraction in Greater Manchester – with over 870,000 visitors a year.
Manchester celebrates the International Year of Co-operatives in NYC
Marketing Manchester last night, represented the city at the launch of the International year of Co-operatives at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Forever Manchester & Reclaim receive profit from ‘I Love MCR’ campaign
Forever Manchester and Reclaim will, this evening, be presented with cheques totalling £8,865 by representatives of the ‘I Love MCR’ campaign.