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A new campaign titled “Book Two Nights Get a Third Night Free” has been launched at some of the leading Greater Manchester hotels to empower the COVID-hit tourism, hospitality, leisure and cultural sectors of the metropolitan area -19 pandemic.

“Have a Night on Us” is directed by Marketing Manchester – the organization that brings Greater Manchester to global audiences as a place to visit, meet, invest and study – and is run in partnership with the Manchester Hoteliers Association Hotels in the region.

The campaign is offering visitors a simple offer to book two nights and a third night for free to help visitors extend their stay in Greater Manchester and have more time to see many of the area’s new and updated attractions and experiences to explore and increase overall spending within the tourism industry.

Nine accommodation providers have so far confirmed that they will participate in the campaign, including the Edwardian Manchester, Kimpton Clock Tower, Lowry Hotel, Hotel Brooklyn, Stock Exchange Hotel, Ainscow Hotel, Holiday Inn Manchester City Center and both Roomzzz houses in Manchester. More hotels will take part in the campaign in the coming weeks and months

Tourism was worth £ 9 billion to Greater Manchester’s economy in 2019, and Marketing Manchester estimates that at least 70% of that value has been lost since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sheona Southern, Director of Marketing Manchester, said, “Our“ Have a Night With Us ”campaign seeks to address the current shortage of hotel bookings by working with accommodation partners to offer great deals that visitors will hopefully take advantage of they are enjoying an extended break in Greater Manchester this summer. “

Adrian Ellis, Chairman of the Manchester Hoteliers Association, said: “Our hotels have made significant investments to ensure they are COVID Compliant and have passed VisitEngland’s We Good to Go accreditations. The unique offer “Have a night with us” offers visitors an excellent price-performance ratio. You can rest assured that they are both safe and supportive of the tourism and hospitality industries at a time when they are most in need of assistance. “

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Chi-Chi Ekweozor

Salford-based tech startup Assenty has announced a partnership with Angels @ Essex, based at the University of Essex, which is an invitation-only investment platform connecting angel investors with entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and new disruptive technologies can flourish.

Audience Insights specialist Assenty supports the newly established founder and investor network within the platform and is developing a women-led network that helps women-led technology companies find the right investors.

Assenty founder Chi-chi Ekweozor is the driving force behind Tech’s 800-strong founder. Ekweozor and community partners Claire-Marie Boggiano and Natalie Asprey regularly host events where industry experts come together to support female founders with issues such as financing, pricing, pitching, marketing and growth strategies.

Assenty has previously worked with organizations such as Pro-Manchester, Manchester Digital, The Landing at MediaCity, the Leeds Digital Festival and the Elixir Conference EU and is avidly supporting community initiatives across the Northwest including Women Leading In Business, She Has No Limits and Fund Your North .

Chi-chi Ekweozor said, “As a trio of women who have started their own businesses, Claire-Marie and Natalie are passionate about helping founders access the support and resources they need to grow and prosper we can’t wait to get started. “

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The West Vale Site

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has successfully received a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a digital story of the neighborhood that is now home to the iconic Oldham skyscrapers Crossbank House and Summervale House.

The work is part of the West Vale development proposed by the local housing association, which will help meet local housing needs. This flagship project will demolish the Coldhurst skyscrapers later this year and build 88 new family homes and apartments in their place.

FCHO has received £ 54,685 from the National Lottery for the Rise and Fall of Two Towers digital project. The money boost will train local people to become community historians and tell their life stories in the neighborhood. These are recorded for posterity on a special website that is being developed as part of the project.

Community development and digital inclusion are central to the two-year digital history program that will be open to all, says Resma Patel, FCHO’s funding and partnerships officer: “This project is not just a historical snapshot for future ones Generations also focus on developing the digital skills of the local people and the residents of Oldham, regardless of their previous experience. There will be something for everyone who wants to get involved. “

Resma added, “We are planning opportunities for those who have not yet started their digital journey, beginners who need to build their confidence and skills, for those looking to take their next step in website development and management. We want to bring people together to preserve their stories about life in this area, and the participants will also help shape our regeneration work around Vale Drive. It’s a very exciting project and I can’t wait to get started. “

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Peter Slater

Accrington-based managed ground transportation and accommodation expert, CMAC Group, has announced plans to expand its services through a strategic partnership with the well-established Portuguese travel company Here & Dare, formerly known as 100rumos.

Portugal is set to be a tourist hot spot after the long-awaited restart of international travel this summer. Online searches for vacation trips to the country rose 264% after the government’s Green List announcement on May 7.

CMAC operates across Europe and offers its services 24/7 in Great Britain, France, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Morocco, Italy and Malta. With this, CMAC offers a fast and adequate solution for its portfolio of customers in several sectors.

CEO Peter Slater said: “We are very pleased that we have teamed up with Here & Dare. With over 20 years of experience in ensuring safety for customers in exceptional circumstances, their team of experts has an in-depth knowledge of incident management and has strong supplier relationships across Portugal, including Madeira and the Azores, to ensure seamless and smooth management and safe service commanded.

“This strategic partnership supports CMAC’s European growth plans. Enhancing our local presence in key markets is critical to delivering unrivaled aviation solutions. We strongly believe that local representatives are the key to successfully managing complex and demanding requirements such as mass disruptions. “

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Andy Fowler

Under a new management team, OHS compliance consulting was expanded to include new offices and a laboratory in Eccles, Manchester, as well as new software that enables facility managers and duty holders to offer improved asbestos, fire and water services.

Under the direction of Managing Director Andy Fowler, who works with Director Aaron Dodd, OHS has moved into a new 20-person office in Manchester and added a dedicated laboratory for asbestos sample analysis and air testing.

Compliance advice aims to hire around 20 more employees in all departments and regions in 2021. Over the next five years, new acquisitions are expected to increase sales by up to £ 5 million and add more work to education, healthcare and manufacturing. Compliance advice also has offices in Yorkshire.

Andy Fowler said, “We have come a long way since we acquired the business in 2020. In just one year of our five year plan, we have added new accreditations, services and software to our offering, and invested in new offices and laboratory facilities in Manchester. All of this to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service from us and to ensure that their portfolios run smoothly.

“We are building a strong leadership team with a successful track record so facility managers and duty holders can rest assured they are getting the experience and expertise they need.”