CHS Manchester is set to bring together a broad mix of hotels, venues, destinations and event suppliers when the inaugural show takes place in the city this month.
The line-up includes international hotel brands IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Marriott Hotels UK, Meliá Hotels International, Treehouse Hotels and Dakota Hotels, alongside venues including Allianz Stadium, Magna, ODEON, The Jockey Club Venues and Renaissance at Kelham Hall.
Destination partners Destination Milton Keynes and West Midlands Growth Company will also be exhibiting, while specialist suppliers including Conference Works, Sterling Event Group, Bright Vision, Venues of Excellence, Axxiom Hospitality, Kingfisher Hospitality, RBH Hospitality Management, Manchester Metropolitan University, Legends and Mad Swans will complete the exhibitor line-up.
The organisers say the breadth of exhibitors is designed to help planners compare options, discover new ideas and build relationships with suppliers as they contend with tighter budgets and changing delegate expectations.
Emma King, CEO of CHS Manchester, said: “There is a real energy coming from our visitor community ahead of CHSA Manchester this year. They have events to fulfil, they want to do business, and they’re coming to the show to get things done.
“I’m so pleased that we have the exhibitors, the people and the personalities to meet this demand, to fulfil some big expectations from planners, and create real momentum in the industry. It’s a great line-up.”
The exhibition will be supported by an education programme and networking opportunities delivered with industry partners including NOWIE, beam, mia, SITE, Fast Forward 15 and Evolve.
The organisers say the programme is intended to ensure the show extends beyond traditional exhibition-floor meetings, with opportunities for visitors to share ideas, learn and build connections with fellow event professionals.
CHS Manchester takes place on Wednesday 30 September, with the inaugural event aimed at bringing together event planners and suppliers from across the UK.
