Following a hugely successful group stage in 2023, Manchester’s AO arena was once again chosen to be the host venue of the 2024 Davis Cup Group Stage in September 2024. Largely regarded as the men’s World Cup of tennis, the event saw some of the sports’ biggest names compete including Jack Draper…
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On Wednesday 23 October 2024, the first day of the Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX) officially kicked off at Manchester Central. WOMEX is an international and culturally diverse music meeting and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase…
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I had the privilege of attending the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, hosted by The University of Manchester from 7-9 October 2024. This prestigious event drew over 600 leaders from the world's top universities, all gathered to discuss the future of higher education and its profound…
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On 5 September 2024, The Association of Event Organises held its annual AEO Conference at Manchester Central for a day of motivation, inspiration and insights. Chaired by Ruth Carter, chief executive of CIBSE, the conference featured keynote sessions and panel discussions covering inclusivity…
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WOMEX – Worldwide Music Expo – is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in Manchester’s very own Manchester…
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The UK Town and Gown Association (UKTGA) is an association of community practitioners that aims to strengthen the relationship between universities and the communities where their students reside. They connect and support the professional development of members, ultimately contributing to making…
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TripAdvisor has ranked Dakota Manchester as the second-best hotel in the United Kingdom for 2024. In a roundup outlining the 30 best luxury hotels in the UK, Dakota Manchester was named in this prestigious list. Operations Director Matt Townley has remarked on what an “honour it is” for the Dakota…
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Tell us a bit about your background, what were you doing prior to starting at Marketing Manchester earlier this year? My background is in media planning, specifically in music and broadcast media. I worked at the BBC for 15 years in the marketing and audiences department, where I ended up as the…
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This September, thestudio is launching the EventSmart tool in partnership with Greengage Solutions. EventSmart is the first carbon calculator for venues, tracking the carbon footprint of meetings and events. The tool evaluates carbon emissions based on various factors and provides clients a tailored…
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While the AO Arena is famous for its music visitors and large production shows, did you know the AO also host a wide range of conferences and sport events across the year? Autumn is set to be a big one for the arena, with the long awaited return of the Davis Cup. Along with a plethora of exciting…
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