Press Releases
European first for Manchester’s new Visitor Information Centre
Manchester's new Visitor Information Centre (MVIC) - the first point of call for hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city - was officially opened this morning by Sir Richard Leese, the leader of Manchester City Council.
Marketing Manchester appoints new board members
Kate Harrison, marketing director of property management company Bruntwood and Ian Hopkins, assistant chief constable of Greater Manchester Police have been appointed to the board of Marketing Manchester - the agency charged with promoting the city on a national and international stage.
Manchester Tourism Awards 2010 winners announced
The winners of the Manchester Tourism Awards 2010 were revealed last night in an impressive ceremony held at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate.
Visitmanchester.com
A new destination website for Manchester has launched today, supported by a unique digital concept that will revolutionise the city's online presence.
Manchester is in world's top ten for sport
Manchester has been named one of the world's top ten cities for hosting international sports events.
Manchester all set for MIPIM 2010
Thirty-seven organisations from across Greater Manchester will head to Cannes this week to represent the city at MIPIM - the world's premier real-estate event.
Manchester named ‘Best UK Destination’ at International Confex
Manchester has been selected as the 'Best UK Destination' by a panel of conference industry experts at International Confex - an annual exhibition held in London for event organisers.
Seven Northwest finalists up for English tourism ‘Oscars’
Seven businesses from England's Northwest have been shortlisted for some of the tourism industry's highest accolades in the annual Enjoy England Awards for Excellence. Organised annually by Visit England, the awards recognise the best of the country's tourism businesses and professionals.
Football elite head to Manchester
Manchester is set to welcome representatives from all 20 Premier League football clubs to the city next month as Manchester plays host to the Soccerex European Forum - the football industry's annual business exchange event.
Young chefs take charge at one of Manchester’s most prestigious restaurants
Gareth Packam, Lee Walton and Jamie Brittain - three 22 year old graduates of the Manchester College - will take over the kitchen of the prestigious French Restaurant on Wednesday 27 January as part of an initiative to recognise the talents of young chefs in Manchester.