News for: Tourism

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has convened a task force of leading figures from the hospitality and events sectors to secure the future of the Night-time economy in the city-region. Co-chaired by Stockport Council leader and GMCA portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has received a £250 million support package from the 10 Greater Manchester councils to see the city's airport through the coronavirus crisis. Manchester City Council owns a 35.5% stake in MAG, which also operates Stansted and East Midlands airports, and will provide … [Read more...]

Holiday Inn Express Stockport has launched a competition for one key worker to win a free night stay at the hotel, and two tickets to a show of their choice at Stockport Plaza. The hotel is currently closed until at least 30th April in accordance with government travel restrictions, except for … [Read more...]

Stockport travel firm, On The Beach, has issued a statement outlining the measures the business is taking to see out the coronavirus outbreak. On The Beach has renewed its revolving credit facility, providing £50 million, which is normally only used to manage seasonal variance in working capital. … [Read more...]

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) Chief Executive Officer, Charlie Cornish, has issued a statement on behalf of the airport operator announcing temporary pay cuts and lay-offs. The UK travel industry is facing a very challenging few months amid widespread … [Read more...]

A Stockport specialist physiotherapist and her son decided to take up a new challenge; and found themselves on television, trekking from the top to the bottom of Latin America on a shoestring budget for the BBC's Race Across the World. Jo Gardiner and her son Sam were taking part in the new … [Read more...]

Cultural organisations across Greater Manchester have received an £8.6 million investment from the Greater Manchester Culture Fund. 35 organisations across the city-region, including the Arc Centre at Stockport’s Hat Works, have received grants from the GMCA-backed fund to continue providing … [Read more...]

PlainSailing.com, Stockport-based yacht charter company are celebrating winning two international travel industry awards. The Stockport travel company Best Yacht Charter Agency in Europe in the Luxlife Travel & Tourism Awards, and Sailing Company of the Year, in the Travel & Hospitality … [Read more...]