WHO WE ARE 

Led by the Manchester Hoteliers’ Association in collaboration and partnership with Marketing Manchester, CityCo and both Manchester and Salford City Councils, the Manchester Accommodation BID is a direct response to significant challenges currently facing the accommodation sector in Manchester, including recovery from the pandemic and the impact that Brexit has had on the hospitality sector.

Following confirmation of the vote in favour of the Manchester Accommodation BID in autumn 2022, the Manchester Accommodation BID Board has been formed. The Board provides oversight, scrutiny, and direction to the workstreams, ensuring that the activities meet the expectations of accommodation operators.

The Board has a majority of five hotel and serviced apartment representatives, covering the following accommodation categories: Large Hotel (more than 150 bedrooms); Small Hotel (less than 150 bedrooms); Budget Hotel; Large Serviced Apartment Operator (more than 75 units); and Small Serviced Apartment Operator (less than 75 units). They are: 

Kumar Mishra

General Manager at The Edwardian Manchester (Large Hotel representative and Chair of the Manchester Accommodation BID)

Tracey Bishop

Regional Operations Manager at Premier Inn (Budget Hotel representative)

Matt Townley FIH

Group Operations Director at Dakota Hotels (Small Hotel representative)

Victoria Curley

Head of Commercial at Roomzzz (Small Serviced Apartments representative)

Jodi Hinks

Cluster Director of Commercial Strategy at Hyatt Hotels (Large Serviced Apartment representative)

Additional Board places are filled by representatives from Marketing Manchester, CityCo, Manchester City Council, and The Growth Company, respectively. They are:

Nick Brooks-Sykes

Director of Tourism at Marketing Manchester

Vaughan Allen

Chief Executive at CityCo Manchester

Rebecca Heron

Strategic Director of Growth and Development at Manchester City Council

Sally Little

Group Finance Director for The Growth Company

A representative from Salford City Council is also invited to attend all Board meetings as an official observer:

Amanda Maxwell

Business Engagement Officer at Salford City Council

WHAT WE DO

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