Manchester Central – the last 12 months

• 150 events • Over 500,000 delegates and visitors

• £75M of economic impact contributed to the local economy

• Free Wi-Fi for organisers, exhibitors and visitors

• One of the first UK conference and event venues to achieve ISO 20121 certification

• MC won Best Venue at the Exhibition News Awards and crowned joint winner of the Business Tourism Award at the Visit England Awards for excellence

Special initiatives

• Restaurant and hotel listings

Manchester Central’s website

Social media strategy

Manchester Central’s Market Mix

• International Association• National Association• Corporate• Exhibitions• Special Events

• MPI

Black Cab Partnership Working Group

The Conservative Party Conference 2013

The Labour Party Conference