Thursday 3 June 2021
Enjoy a city staycation at one of The Resident Hotels, a collection of smartly elegant and innovative properties in convenient locations. The brand launched in 2006, first opening its doors in Kensington, followed by Covent Garden, Soho, Victoria and in the north west of Liverpool. Each of the hotels makes an ideal base from which to explore either city, with clued-up staff happy to give recommendations on the area so you can make the most of your trip.
Bedroom at The Resident Soho
The winner will stay in one of the recently refurbished Deluxe rooms, fitted out with hand-picked and often handmade British and European furniture. With lots of natural light flowing through the windows, this is the perfect space to unwind. Each room has a mini kitchen and guests can request an in-room grocery service prior to arrival or at any point during their stay. Start your morning with freshly baked croissants, treat yourself to afternoon tea with Champagne or tuck into a se
03 June 2021
Travel trade association UKinbound has confirmed that its Annual Convention will go ahead this year, taking place on Thursday 16
th and Friday 17
The in-person event will focus on supporting the industry as it maps its path to recovery, and includes a two-day programme of topical industry debates, a keynote speaker address, B2B workshops and a themed networking evening. There will also be an opportunity for buyers to meet with local suppliers from Manchester’s diverse tourism landscape.
In response to the evolving nature of the UK’s events industry, a virtual component has been added to the 2021 agenda and will be a feature of all future Annual Conventions. On Thursday 24
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The event will take place on September 16-17 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.
The in-person event will focus on supporting the industry as it maps its path to recovery, and includes a two-day programme of topical industry debates, a keynote speaker address, business-to-business workshops and a themed networking evening.
In response to the evolving nature of the events industry, a virtual component has been added to the 2021 agenda and will be a feature of all future annual conventions.
On September 24th delegates will be invited to attend a full day virtual business-to-business workshop and provided with access to a range of new on-demand webinars.
Thursday 27 May 2021
The winner and a guest will check into a suite set in the grand one-time headquarters of The Refuge Assurance Company, built in the 1890s. Glamorous public spaces include the domed lobby, with its gilded columns and soaring ceilings, the light-filled and tree-lined Winter Garden, as well as The Refuge restaurant. Suites at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel have lots of room, with impossibly high ceilings, seating areas, unique original details such as wall panels and record players (paying homage to Manchester’s music scene).
Also included in the prize is supper for two at The Refuge. Share globally inspired small plates including gochujang fried chicken wings, pork chops with chimichurri, spiced lamb flatbreads, Keralan fish curry and fattoush. Breakfast is included each morning – order dishes such as avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket, lemon and chilli on toasted sourdough.
Forget the countryside – this Northern powerhouse is the perfect place for summer staycations
As hospitality in England reopens don’t get caught up in the frenzy to flee to the countryside. Visit Manchester instead.
17 May 2021 • 4:54pm
Manchester might not leap out as an obvious holiday option right now, but hear us out.
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“Destitutus ventis remos adhibe” proclaims a bold monochrome mural in Manchester’s Stevenson Square. By Folie Art and Design, the painting of a hand reaching towards an unsettled sky is part of the city’s Out House street art project, which sees buildings in the square repainted every three months. Its message translates as If the winds will not serve, take to the oars.