CHS Manchester has confirmed that
its hosted buyer programme is now more than 92 per cent full, with organisers
encouraging event professionals to apply as soon as possible, with the
programme approaching capacity and with the show debuting later this month.
Taking place at the AO Arena on Wednesday 30
September, the event will bring together event organisers, venues, destinations
and suppliers for a day of meetings, education and networking, supported by a
wider programme of activity across the city. For hosted buyers, the experience
begins well before the show opens. Guests will be welcomed into Manchester the
evening before, with the official welcome reception, “Manchester Calling’ at
Manchester Central, providing the first opportunity to meet, connect and settle
into the city.
Hosted buyers will also stay at some of
Manchester’s leading hotels, with the city’s hospitality community playing its
part in looking after guests throughout their stay.
At the show itself, visitors will have
access to a schedule of pre-arranged meetings alongside the exhibition,
networking and a packed conference and education programme. Beyond the AO
Arena, the ever expanding CHS Manchester Fringe Programme will add further
events and experiences around the city.
Emma King, CEO, CHS Manchester,
commented: “We’re delighted with the response to the hosted buyer programme.
It’s a terrific programme of value for our guests and a chance to get business
done, while having Manchester open to them. We really want to give everyone the
chance to get on the programme, and to help us manage the numbers, we’re asking
visitors not to leave it too late.
The hosted buyer programme forms part of
CHS Manchester’s wider approach to creating a productive but highly sociable
environment for event professionals. With busy diaries awaiting buyers on 30
September, the programme is designed to make the rest of their experience as
seamless, and enjoyable, as possible.
Applications for the remaining hosted buyer places are now open.
