Conference feather in Manchester’s cap

Manchester has been named the third-best conference destination in a reader poll conducted by Conference & Incentive Travel - Europe magazine. The city, now firmly on the political party circuit was only beaten by London and Barcelona and was praised for the continued investment in its conference infrastructure. Andrew Stokes, chief executive of Marketing Manchester, said: “These two awards show the great strength that Manchester has in the field of business tourism and incentive travel. It is particularly pleasing to see the hard work surrounding such events as the Labour Party conference beginning to pay dividends.” The Lowry Hotel won the best service standards category.