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 (Large Serviced Apartments representative)
Spencer Aldred
General Manager at Cove – Minshull Street (Small 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
Paul Simpson
Chief Financial Officer for The Growth Company
Representatives from Salford City Council and Manchester Hoteliers’ Association will also be invited to attend all Board meetings as official observers. They are:
Amanda Maxwell
Business Engagement Officer at Salford City Council
Adrian Ellis
Chair of the Manchester Hoteliers’ Association
WHAT WE DO
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New Manchester Accommodation BID Chair appointed
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First Manchester Accommodation BID marketing campaign launches
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Manchester Accommodation BID Manager appointed
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