The Conservative Party Conference, which takes place at Manchester Central, 29 September – 2 October, is expected to generate £24.6m for the local economy.
The four-day conference will be the Conservative Party’s third in Manchester since 2009. It is expected to attract 12,000 delegates, many of whom will spend three nights in one of the city-region’s hotels or serviced apartments.
“Manchester has firmly established itself as a major conference destination and we are pleased that the Conservatives have chosen to return to our great city,” says Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese. “Large scale conferences such as this represent a significant boost to the city in both economic and reputational terms. I am glad that thousands of delegates will get the chance to see what Manchester has to offer.”
Andrew Stokes, Chief Executive of Marketing Manchester, says: “In addition to the media coverage political party conferences attract, which helps boost the profile of the city around the world, there is also a real, financial benefit to local businesses in terms of the money spent by delegates, exhibitors and service partners.”
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