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Manchester
Bid to host the 2022 EHS Annual Meeting
European Hernia Society
Executive summary
Invitation
Executive summary
Dear colleagues,
On behalf of the British Hernia Society, the Manchester Hernia Clinic and the City of Manchester, it is my pleasure to present a bid to host the 2022 European Hernia Society Annual Meeting.
An accessible city Located in the centre of the UK, Manchester benefits from excellent road, rail and air links, which allow easy access for delegates from all over the world. Manchester will provide the ideal backdrop for the conference.
Manchester is a compact city, allowing easy access to the conference venue, hotels, bars, restaurants and other attractions on foot. The city’s trams and free Metroshuttle bus system also offer a fast and efficient way to navigate around.
Proposed dates: Our proposed dates are Tuesday 19th April to Saturday 23rd April 2022
Manchester has grown from being the world's first industrial city, the home of the first computer with memory and the splitting of the atom, to be the central hub of the “Powerhouse of the North” of England – an influential, modern, knowledge-based city amongst the top European locations for science, healthcare, education, business and leisure.
A vibrant destination Manchester city is a thriving hub for culture, sport and music, offering entertainment for all tastes with numerous art galleries & museums, its own music scene and two of the most renowned football teams in the world. Compact, it allows easy access to the conference venue, hotels, bars, restaurants and other attractions on foot. The city’s trams and free Metroshuttle bus system also offer a fast and efficient way to navigate around.
Proposed venue: At the heart of the city you’ll find our dedicated conference quarter which houses our suggested venue - Manchester Central Convention Complex.
As the city’s international convention centre, Manchester Central offers world-class conference, exhibition and meeting facilities, surrounded by almost 10,000 bedrooms within walking distance.
A collaborative bid Established as a leading international conference destination, Manchester has an impressive track record of hosting prestigious international meetings.
This bid is enthusiastically supported by a strong partnership of organisations which are committed to a highly successful congress in Manchester.
Summary In summary, we are confident that the UK and Manchester will provide a superb platform for an exceptional scientific, cultural and social event which will be a huge success for EHS and all its partners.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if we may be of assistance in any way.
Yours sincerely,
Prof Aali J Sheen MD FRCS (Eng) FRCS (Gen Surg)
Consultant Surgeon & Honorary Professor of Surgery HPB/GI/Hernia Clinical Head of Division (Surgery) Manchester Royal Infirmary
Board Member, British Hernia Society
Centre of excellence Manchester is a centre of excellence for research and in 2014 produced the World’s first consensus in the management of the Sportsman’s groin.
Research in Manchester has included the management of abdominal wall reconstructions especially with fistulas and houses one of the UKs established tertiary level intestinal failure units.
Manchester is also involved in multi-centre European trial in hernia surgery and is undertaking further research programmes in both clinical and scientific areas in collaboration with both The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan (MMU) Universities. Professor Sheen has an Honorary Chair from MMU and is looking to bring the hernia fraternity to Manchester to share in the hernia experience.
Theme ‘Tomorrow’s Mesh’
Local Organising Committee
• Professor Aali J Sheen Consultant Surgeon & Hon Professor of Surgery
• Professor Gordon Carlson Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
• Mr Saurabh Jamdar Consultant Surgeon
• Mr Dominic AJ Slade Consultant General Colorectal and Intestinal Failure Surgeon
• Mr Nick Stylianides Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
Outline Programme We will seek to work with EHS and
colleagues to creates an attractive
programme. This could include, but is not
limited to…
• Court room drama of a medicolegal
case
• Live debate on incisional hernia,
complex hernia and fistulas
• Live debate on inguinal hernia lap the
open TEP/TAPP or Robot
• controversies in mesh repair versus
non-mesh repair,
• Live operating
• Robotic hernia surgery future or not
• Mesh safety, chronic pain or disaster
• Free paper sessions - Clinical, scientific
• E-Poster and Video sessions
• Biological mesh v Synthetic mesh
Academic papers
• Plenary sessions - Invited speakers in
leading areas
• Interactive sessions
• Live operating
• Trainee sessions
• Questions and Answers - Meet the
Expert
• Training for young surgeons
• Best free paper & video sessions
• General Assembly
• EHS Board Meeting
• National delegates from EHS Chapters
We also plan to host educational forums,
one day early special registration for
educational conferences possibly a
cadaveric hernia lab as well as plenary
speakers.
Globally accessible
Manchester Airport serves over 200 non-stop global flight routes
Transport
International access
Manchester is one of the most accessible cities in Europe thanks to its world-class airport and strategic position in relation to the UK’s rail and road network. It has therefore become the natural choice for organisers of national and international conferences.
In addition, the huge investment made in public transport in recent years makes Manchester perfectly equipped to provide fast and efficient transport for delegates attending the conference.
Air
With three terminals handling over 22m passengers each year, Manchester Airport is the global gateway to the North of England, and the largest UK airport outside of London.
More than 70 airlines ensure Manchester is connected to over 200 destinations around the world.
It offers direct flights from nearly every major European city including Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam, as well as global destinations including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and a new routes from San Francisco and Boston.
Major global hubs served include:
North America Atlanta | Boston | Calgary | Chicago | Houston | Las Vegas | Los Angeles | Miami | New York | Orlando | Philadelphia | San Francisco | Toronto | Vancouver
Far East Beijing | Hong Kong | Singapore
Middle East Abu Dhabi | Doha | Dubai | Jeddah | Muscat | Tel Aviv
Airport to city centre Train: 15 minutes | £5.00 Taxi: 20-25 minutes | £25.00
Some of the airlines flying to Manchester include:
Road
Manchester is well connected to the rest of the UK via excellent motorway links. The M60 ring road connects the city to motorways north, south, east and west.
National Express and Megabus provide coach services from all over the country into Chorlton Street Coach Station in the heart of the city centre.
Rail
With direct rail services from across the country, getting to Manchester by train couldn’t be easier. Manchester Piccadilly is one of three main stations in Manchester and offers direct services to other major UK cities.
There are 60 direct trains a day from London (every 20 minutes), with a journey time of just over two hours.
Rail journey times to Manchester
Located at the heart of the UK
Getting around Manchester
Public Transport
Metrolink- Manchester’s tram network
On foot
Manchester is easily explored on foot, with a city centre that you can navigate within 20 minutes. City Hosts are dotted around the centre to guide you with directions, public transport information and details on events taking place.
FREE Metroshuttle
Within the city centre, delegates can use Metroshuttle – a free ‘hop on, hop off’ service linking all of the main rail stations, shopping areas and business districts. There are three circular routes across the city.
Tram
The Metrolink network is the largest urban tram system in the UK. The tram can transport delegates across the region and, if delegates are planning on sightseeing further afield, Travelcards offer unlimited travel across the network.
Bike-sharing
Mobike is a dockless bike-sharing scheme which provides access to thousands of bikes available around you. It provides an accessible and affordable mode of transport that helps make Manchester healthier, cleaner and more fun to explore.
Getting around
Manchester is easily explored on foot, with a city centre that delegates can navigate within 20 minutes. As well as enjoying the proximity to the city’s hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions, delegates will have extra time to take part in the conference programme and network with colleagues.
Car parking
In the city centre NCP has over 13,000 car parking spaces across 43 sites. They also offer a pre-book service in Manchester, so delegates can guarantee a car parking space before their journey begins.
HQ hotels
Radisson Blu Edwardian (5*)
The Midland (4*)
Hilton Manchester Deansgate (4*)
Jurys Inn (3*)
INNSIDE Manchester (4*)
Public Transport
Deansgate Station (train/tram)
Closest Metroshuttle stop (Free bus system)
St Peter’s Square (tram)
Oxford Road Station (train) (just off map)
Manchester Piccadilly (train/tram) (just off map)
Museum, Gallery, Civic
Museum of Science & Industry Central Library
Manchester Town Hall
Manchester Art Gallery John Rylands Library
European Hernia Campus
Our proposed convention centre, Manchester Central is located at the heart of the city.
Delegates benefit from the proximity to the city’s hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions – all on the doorstep. This central location gives participants extra time to take part in the conference programme and network with colleagues.
Theatre & Entertainment
Bridgewater Hall
Great Northern Warehouse (entertainment complex)
HOME (cultural centre)
The Opera House The Palace Theatre
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Manchester Central
Convention centre
Convention centre: Manchester Central
Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities.
With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions and large-scale conferences or exhibitions, its historic architecture and state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events.
Facilities include: the purpose-built 804-seat Exchange Auditorium; the 1,800m² exhibition, conference or 1,200-capacity dining space Exchange Hall; the 10,000m² column-free and divisible Central Hall and a range of smaller state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms.
Proposed dates: Our proposed dates are Tuesday 19th April to Saturday 23rd April 2022
Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of tailor-made events, from intimate corporate meetings to large-scale, high profile international congresses and exhibitions.
From political and association conferences to testimonial dinners, trade shows and corporate meetings, Manchester Central has the flexibility of space to meet all your event requirements in a unique city centre location.
Max theatre 9,000
Max banqueting 4,000
Meeting rooms 25 + 3 halls
Bedrooms n/a
Location City centre
Parking Yes - chargeable
Accessible venue Yes - full
Wi-Fi Free of charge
AIM accredited Yes
manchestercentral.co.uk
Manchester Central Forecourt
Central Hall
Site plan Manchester Central provides unrivalled flexibility of space and quality of service.
The three exhibition halls, purpose-built convention auditorium and suite of corporate facilities and breakout rooms are all interconnected on a compact site.
This floor plan is not to scale. Detailed technical plans and specifications can be supplied on request.
Exchange Rooms (divisible)
EHS site plan Manchester Central provides unrivalled flexibility of space and quality of service.
The three exhibition halls, purpose-built convention auditorium and suite of corporate facilities and breakout rooms are all interconnected on a compact site.
This floor plan is not to scale. Detailed technical plans and specifications can be supplied on request.
Exchange Rooms (divisible)
Entrance & Registration
Exhibition | Catering | Posters
Plenary Auditorium
Conference Rooms
Networking space
Venue proposal
Manchester Central
Venue proposal Space Required Suggested Space Capacity Dates Days Rack rate per
day
Discounted rate
per day
Total discounted cost
for the duration
Entrance and Registration New Charter Foyer ~ 19-23 Apr 2022 5 complimentary complimentary complimentary
Networking space The Gallery 748m2 19-23 Apr 2022 5 complimentary complimentary complimentary
Exhibition / Posters / Catering Points Exchange Hall 1,834m2 19-23 Apr 2022 5 £16,049.00 £8,826.95 £44,134.75
Plenary Auditorium Exchange Auditorium 800 tiered 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £20,105.00 £11,057.75 £44,231.00
Conference Room Charter 1 400 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £7,032.00 £3,867.60 £19,338.00
Conference Room Charter 2 230 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £4,304.00 £2,367.20 £9,468.80
Conference Room Charter 3 270 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £4,779.00 £2,628.45 £10,513.80
Conference Room Charter 4 190 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £2,350.00 £1,292.50 £5,170.00
Conference Room Exchange 1 80 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £1,141.00 £627.55 £2,510.20
Conference Room Exchange 2&3 80 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £1,141.00 £627.55 £2,510.20
Conference Room Exchange 4&5 80 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £1,141.00 £627.55 £2,510.20
Conference Room Exchange 6&7 80 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £1,141.00 £627.55 £2,510.20
Conference Room Exchange 8,9&10 400 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £5,881.00 £3,234.55 £12,938.20
Conference Room Exchange 11 150 theatre 20-23 Apr 2022 4 £2,738.00 £1,505.90 £6,023.60
Networking / Additional Space Exchange Upper & Lower Foyers 500m2+ 20-23 Apr 2022 4 complimentary complimentary complimentary
Offices Exchange Organisers’ Offices x2 ~ 20-23 Apr 2022 4 complimentary complimentary complimentary
Rack Total £294,289.00
Your Discount £132,430.05
Discounted Total £161,858.95
* All costs are excluding VAT a the prevailing rate of 20%
Please note that Manchester Central is a flexible venue and there may be different ways of
hosting this event within the space available. We have presented one scenario here and look
forward to discussing the options with EHS and its PCO partner.
Event planning: with you all the way
An experienced planner from our specialist team will support you from the start. Once we understand your requirements we make sure your event makes best possible use of Manchester Central’s spaces, facilities and wider resources.
We can: help develop the special touches that make an event distinctive; plan pre- and post-event logistics; meet delegate and visitor needs before and during the event; take care of security and health and safety obligations; and provide the best possible access facilities for delegates and visitors.
Contracted services
All clients will be contracted to use Manchester Central’s supplier for rigging, electricity, gas, water and compressed air. All clients will also be contracted to use Manchester Central Hospitality for catering requirements.
Technical services can be contracted by an independent supplier.
Wi-Fi
Manchester Central is proud to provide reliable, high speed, high-density Wi-Fi for free. Guests, exhibitors and delegates can enjoy this market-leading service throughout the venue.
In 2016 the convention centre invested in one of the first Wave 2 .ac wireless deployments in a major UK conference and events venue. The new network has the capability of hosting 15,000 devices at one time.
Rental price inclusions
Complimentary Wi-Fi House Lighting External lighting Public Address System General cleaning Exhibition Stand Cleaning (excluding exhibits) Refuse clearance Survey and Mark Out Telephones – instrument(s) and connections (excluding calls) for organisers in designated areas Fire extinguishers where required First Aid Toilet attendants and supplies Cloakroom attendants (as appropriate) Dedicated Events Services / Operations Team Dedicated catering team Dedicated concierge team 2 x complimentary stewards Organisers offices as appropriate
Accessible facilities
Manchester Central’s facilities maximise accessibility for all. Most conferences are held on the ground floor and can be easily accessed from street level. The first floor facilities can be reached by lift and stairs.
Additional costs
To accompany your proposal to host the event at Manchester Central, we have set out an overview of potential additional costs.
Please note that these additional costs offer an outline of those costs that may be encountered by hosting a similar event and are subject to a full operational review by one of the venue’s event managers.
* All costs are excluding VAT a the prevailing rate of 20%
Catering
Manchester Central’s in-house caterers, led by the excellent head chef Simon Firth, have an unsurpassed reputation for the highest quality and service. Whether you require a light snack or a large-scale banquet, the skilled and experienced team attend to every detail with flair and consummate professionalism.
Please find listed below our basic catering costs per head:
Tea & Coffee Serving - £2.05 per head Tea, Coffee & Biscuits - £2.45 per head Tea, Coffee and Danish - £3.20 per head Fruit Platter (c. 20pax) – £50.00 per platter Lunch bags – from £11.50 per unit Finger buffet – from £20.50 per unit Hot Bowl Food (4 bowls) – from £24.00 Hot fork buffet – from £24.00 per unit Orange juice - £7.40 per 2 litre jug Apple juice - £8.00 per 2 litre jug Canapes for Drinks Reception - £3.00 per unit House wine – from £16.00 per bottle Sparkling wine – from £22.00 per bottle Beer - £3.80 per bottle Bottled water 500ml - £1.50 per unit Bottled water 750ml – £3.50 per unit Tap water – free of charge 3 –Course Gala Dinner – menus from £42.00 per head
Security & Stewarding
Manchester Central’s security team tailor all arrangements around your needs. They provide helpful, professional service and safeguard staff, delegates and property to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
A bespoke security and stewarding quotation can be provided on request.
Audio-visual & technical
AV provision is flexible and subject to your own technical specifications.
AV is not included in the room hire charges and can be provided by Manchester Central’s onsite AV supplier, Blitz Communications although there are no ties to use the in-house provider for this service.
Blitz Communications are one of the UK’s leading audio visual suppliers. They provide all of Manchester Central’s AV equipment and services and Blitz managers and technicians are always onsite.
As well as a vast array of video, sound, lighting and graphics kept at the venue, Blitz also have a £12m equipment inventory at their nearby Manchester office.
A full AV proposal can be provided on request.
Electricity & power
Electricity and power is provided by Global Experience Specialists (GES).
The current electrical mains ratecard for standard supply is as follows:
2 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £147.50 10 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £195.00 16 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £211.00 20 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £255.50 32 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £376.00 40 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £435.00 50 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £489.00 63 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £648.50 80 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £946.00 100 Amp Single Phase 240 Volt £1,139.00
10 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £317.50 16 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £439.00 20 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £513.50 32 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £751.00 40 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £820.50 50 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £962.00 63 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £1,220.50 80 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £1,899.00 100 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £2,258.00 125 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £2,681.00 150 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £3,084.50 200 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £3,850.00 250 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £4,572.00 300 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £5,262.50 400 Amp Three Phase 400 Volt £6,916.00
Exhibition costs and carpeting
Manchester Central can recommend preferred suppliers for elements such as the hire of the exhibition shell-scheme stands and poster boards A quote can be provided following a detailed discussion with those suppliers.
Affordable accommodation
King Street Townhouse
Hotels
From luxury accommodation to boutique hotels, serviced apartments or the convenience of an airport hotel, Manchester offers the full range of accommodation.
In the last five years Manchester’s hotel industry has blossomed. Favourites like The Midland and the newly-renovated Principal have been joined by the Macdonald Manchester and the Park Inn.
Affordable accommodation
EHS will benefit from almost 10,000 hotel rooms in Manchester’s city centre and over 22,000 across Greater Manchester - a complete offer that will meet the requirements of delegates, exhibitors, staff and speakers.
Chic options include Malmaison and Hotel Gotham, while International brand names such as Hilton and Marriott also provide a familiar range for visitors.
We are aware of the importance of attracting those travelling on a budget to the conference. Premier Inns, Ibis hotels and youth hostels provide budget range of accommodation that offers value and quality.
The Principal Hotel
Overview of bedstock
The Midland Hotel
Type
5* hotel 4* hotel 3* hotel Budget
Unaccredited Self/catering
Guesthouse/B&B
Total
City centre Manchester
# Properties
3 20 17 13 ~ 25 5
83
# Bedrooms
369 3,967 3,285 1,178
~ 1,071
58
9,928
Greater Manchester
# Properties
4 42 102 38 11 74 94
365
# Bedrooms
534 6,859 10,137 2,761 350
1,259 1,039
22,939
It is important to be able to offer the full range of accommodation options for your delegates. On this page we present an overview of bedstock in both the city centre and Greater Manchester.
Estimated rate*
£175.00 £145.00 £100.00 £80.00
~ £100.00 £50.00
Estimated nightly rates for demonstration purposes only and a subject to request. These figures have been based on experience of similar events at a comparable time of year and are
for single occupancy rooms including breakfast and taxes.
Budget options
In addition to the accommodation listed, Manchester city centre offers over 600 beds in hostel accommodation, in properties such as YHA and Hatters Hostels. Rates start from circa. £13.00 per night, which will be of particular benefit for those travelling on a budget.
For conferences taking place during university vacation periods, it is also possible to use student accommodation at Manchester’s universities.
Radisson Blu Edwardian
Type: 5* Bedrooms: 263 Meeting rooms: 17 Max theatre: 350 Restaurants: 2 Gym: Yes Pool: Yes
The Midland Type: 4* Bedrooms: 312 Meeting rooms: 11 Max theatre: 700 Restaurants: 3 Gym: Yes Pool: Yes
Hilton Manchester Deansgate
Type: 4* Bedrooms: 279 Meeting rooms: 14 Max theatre: 600 Restaurants: 2 Gym: Yes Pool: Yes
INNSIDE Manchester
Type: 4* Bedrooms: 208 Meeting rooms: 5 Max theatre: 220 Restaurants: 1 Gym: Yes Pool: No
HQ hotel options on-site
Manchester is easily explored on foot, with a city centre that delegates can navigate within 20 minutes. As well as enjoying the proximity to the city’s hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions, delegates will have extra time to take part in the conference programme and network with colleagues.
Jurys Inn Manchester
Type: 3* Bedrooms: 265 Meeting rooms: 2 Max theatre: 50 Restaurants: 1 Gym: Yes Pool: No
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A vibrant destination Manchester Jazz Festival
Greater Manchester
The making of Modern Manchester
Manchester is a city that has helped shape the world. Whether it is in industry, science or culture Manchester has always pioneered new ways of working and thinking and has, in doing so, transformed itself into a modern cosmopolitan powerhouse.
Recast for the 21st century as the original modern city, Greater Manchester has experienced a contemporary resurgence marked culturally by the acclaimed reopening of the Whitworth art gallery, arts centre HOME and the world-leading Manchester International Festival; by a property and investment boom that has outstripped the rest of the country; and by major changes to its governance and infrastructure, positioning it the central focus of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ agenda.
Young people are flocking here to take advantage of its thriving economy, unrivalled student experience and smart jobs in science and the creative and digital sectors while Greater Manchester racks up accolades as the UK’s most competitive, economically productive, liveable and vibrant region.
It’s difficult to keep track of bar and restaurant openings; new hotels abound to keep up with increased tourist numbers; original festivals and events have emerged to cater for a culture-hungry demographic.
Manchester began as a Roman fort, but it was in the 19th century when its fortunes transformed. The introduction of mechanised weaving made Manchester the world’s first industrial city. Cotton mills sprang up around the region and we became ‘Cottonopolis’, the world centre for the cotton and textile trade. More developments followed, including the world’s first passenger steam railway and many of Manchester’s most iconic buildings which you can still see today.
Our city has long been a home to artists, playwrights and musicians. Famous writers to set their work in Manchester include Thomas De Quincy, Elizabeth Gaskell and Anthony Burgess. Charles Dickens’ Hard Times is based on the city and it’s where Charlotte Bronte began Jane Eyre. Our music ranges from The Smiths, The Stone Roses and Oasis to the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic orchestras. Every two years the Manchester International Festival puts on a world-class festival of new art, theatre and performance.
The John Rylands Library
Top 10 City Best in Travel 2016
Today, the region is home to more than 2.8 million people, with an economy bigger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland. Manchester’s business strengths have enabled it to develop a strong reputation as a competitive place to do business.
Manchester has always been synonymous with science. It was here that Rutherford first split the atom, it was here that the first test-tube baby was born and it was here that Geim and Novoselov, winners of the Nobel Prize, discovered the new wonder material graphene in 2004. Graphene is now being used in the next generation of advanced-sports equipment including tennis racquets. Today, Manchester is leading the way in a number of industry sectors including smart textiles, digital health and quantum dot technology.
Since the days of the industrial revolution, Manchester has played an important role in shaping the UK’s economy. But Manchester isn’t a city to rely only on its past achievements. It continues to be a powerhouse of commerce, tourism, culture and design and has globally-significant strengths in several key areas.
An economic powerhouse
£59.6bn Manchester’s
economy GVA
2,000+ foreign owned firms in Greater
Manchester
#1 most competitive business location in
Europe
KPMG
Top 10 Global city for FDI
IBM
Best UK city to live in
The Economist
Major companies with a significant presence in Manchester include:
Visit Manchester
Manchester welcomes visitors with its fine traditions of culture, music, sport and top class events. Its vitality is expressed through its fascinating history, interactive attractions, magnificent architecture and most of all, the spirit of its people. This vitality ensures that there’s always something to do in Manchester and its surrounding area.
Culture
From artistic masterpieces to the history of football, Manchester offers over 90 museums and galleries – the majority of which are free to enter.
Manchester’s culture is known for its energy and excellence. Newly opened in 2015, The Whitworth and HOME provide platforms for some of the most ground-breaking work in the UK.
Step back in time and explore the suffragette and famous author Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, or explore the wonderful artwork of L.S. Lowry at The Lowry.
Heritage
Birthplace of the computer, the football ;league and vegetarianism, Manchester’s heritage is rich and diverse.
Take in the history at the Museum of Science and Industry, housed in the station of the world’s first inter-city railway, or at Chetham’s Library, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
Sport
Manchester is packed with activities and entertainment to keep sports fans entertained. Sportcity is the largest concentration of sporting venues in Europe and includes the National Cycling Centre, National Squash Centre and the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club.
Just over the road sits the National Speedway Stadium and then last but not least you can find Emirates Old Trafford and Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium just to the south of the city centre.
The Northern Quarter
Nightlife
A visit to Manchester would not be complete without exploring some of the city’s lively bars and clubs. Each part of the city boasts their own unique style and collection of bars, pubs and nightclubs.
Sip cocktails with Manchester’s finest at Australasia, enjoy live music and great beer at Oast House or feel like you’re on top of the world at Cloud23, which offers a 360 degree view of the city.
Music
Manchester has music in its soul. Mancunian exports including The Smiths, New Order, Oasis and Take That have contributed some of the most important rock and pop music of all time.
Swing by Matt and Phreds for local and international jazz, Band on the Wall for up-tempo gigs or the Bridgewater Hall for something a little more highbrow.
Shopping
Manchester is the shopping capital of the North of England, offering a diverse and unique shopping experience.
From stylish shopping malls to specialist market stalls, quirky boutiques to vintage treasure troves, there’s something for everyone.
Visitors can explore top high street names such as Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, visit the magnificent intu Trafford Centre or delve into the Aladdin’s Cave that is Afflecks.
Dining
From fine-dining restaurants and renowned chefs setting up camp here, to independent good value eateries, global cuisine and locally produced grub on offer; Manchester has cemented itself as a culinary city.
Try heavyweights Hawksmoor for the perfect steak, a wonderful selection of world foods at the newly renovated Corn Exchange or experience fantastic modern tapas at Bib Gourmand rated El Gato Negro.
HOME, Manchester’s newest cultural venue Barton Arcade
MUST VISIT DESTINATION
2017
Gateway to the UK
The Quays & MediaCityUK 15mins Manchester City FC 20mins Manchester United FC 20mins Intu Trafford Centre 40mins Liverpool 45mins
Tatton Park 1hour Lancashire 1hour Chester 1hour Yorkshire 1hour Peak District & Derbyshire 1hr10m
Lake District & Cumbria 1hr40m London 2hr10m North Wales 2hours Newcastle & Northumberland 3hours Scotland 3hr15m
Manchester is perfectly placed to explore the UK. With Cheshire to the south, Merseyside to the west, Lancashire and Cumbria to the north and Derbyshire to the east, visitors are spoilt for choice.
Here are some suggestions for how the delights of Northern England and the rest of the UK can be incorporated into visitors’ itineraries.
Social Programme
Manchester United Football Club
Networking
Social programme venues
We are keen to deliver a truly memorable social programme for all participants.
Our plan is to showcase the ‘Best of British’ by reflecting the traditions and local heritage of Manchester and the UK.
Here are some suggested venues…
The Monastery 3.9 miles
The Principal Hotel 0.4 miles Hilton Manchester Deansgate 0.3 miles
Manchester Cathedral 0.7 miles The Midland Hotel The Bridgewater Hall The Factory (2020)
Manchester Art Gallery
Chethams School of Music
Opus One
Albert Hall
National Football Museum
Manchester House
Refuge at Volta
Imperial War Museum North
Whitworth Hall Adam Reid at The French, The Midland Hotel
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Manchester Museum
Victoria Warehouse Concorde Vermillion
Victoria Baths
A supportive city
MediaCityUK at The Quays
Manchester
Support available
On the following pages we have set out some of the support available to you, set out in the following broad categories…
1. The bid process
2. Boosting attendance
3. Planning & logistics
4. Welcoming your delegates
Manchester recognises that excellent events do not just happen; its stakeholders work in partnership to create them.
The city’s experience of hosting diverse events, from the Commonwealth Games to large-scale party political conferences and international association congresses, has provided the experience to collaborate to exceed expectations, achieve ambitions and excite and delight visitors.
The Manchester Convention Bureau
Marketing Manchester is the official convention bureau for the Greater Manchester region. Extensive knowledge of Manchester and relationships with the best hotels, conference venues, restaurants, bars and service providers, enables us to assist you every step of the way.
Support from Manchester
The bid process
Manchester’s support package
The bid
• Design and production of bid documentation in a variety of formats.
• Hosting site inspection visits for key committee members .
• Provision of letters of support from local and national dignitaries.
• Assistance with the formal presentation to the committee.
Marketing
• Provision of destination marketing material to promote the destination.
• Access to our image bank which contains thousands of high-resolution images for use in your publicity material.
• A destination video which has been produced to promote Manchester to potential delegates.
• Access to B-roll archives which offer hundreds of hours of footage for use in creating bespoke videos.
Communications
• We will actively promote the conference within local networks and through relevant sector channels including the city’s press and communications offices
• Issuing of press releases and online features
• Publishing details on online event calendars
• Interaction via social media channels
• Advice on city dressing packages
Boosting attendance
We’re committed to using our destination expertise to support you in promoting Manchester as the host city. In this way you can build anticipation of the conference and boost attendance.
Accommodation Booking Service
If required, Marketing Manchester is able to provide a free and impartial online accommodation booking service.
• Negotiation of allocations of bedrooms at a range of local hotels, ensuring all budgets are catered for
• Creation of a bespoke website for delegates to browse and book rooms
• A dedicated accommodation team looking after reservations and delegate enquiries
Programme building
• Advice on partner programmes, excursions and pre & post tours.
• Advice on unique venues for social events such as drinks receptions and gala dinners, or fringe activities.
• Suggestions for technical tours
• Recommendation of experienced tour guides who can create bespoke walking tours.
• Suggesting speakers to feature in the programme.
Transport
Manchester already offers free delegate transport with its Metroshuttle network, however conference organisers can access the following benefits:
• Partnership deals with secure, city-centre car parking.
• Discounted rail travel and group fares through Virgin Trains.
• Access to discounted airfares for participants through airline networks such as Star Alliance and oneworld.
Event Volunteers
Manchester Event Volunteers is a scheme set up for the Commonwealth Games in 2002, providing volunteering opportunities and event support
Planning & Logistics
We understand that planning a memorable event such as this can be stressful, so our team of dedicated professionals provide a host of services to assist you throughout the process.
Welcome
• A formal welcome from Manchester’s Lord Mayor and/or dignitaries.
• Welcome signage in all hotels housing 10+ delegates
• Interaction with delegates via social media channels.
Providing information
• A delegate information point through Manchester Central’s concierge service.
• Provision of delegate maps and tourism literature.
• Information on what to see and do, attractions and activities.
• City Hosts are on hand on the streets of Manchester to guide delegates, helping with directions and other queries.
• MiGuide kiosks across the city centre provide digital information for delegates.
Free activities
• Free Wi-Fi provided across the city centre, convention centre, airport, transport network, shopping centres and public buildings.
• Free Access to museums, galleries and libraries across the region.
• Free self-guided walking tour for all delegates (iPhone).
• Free afternoon recitals at the Royal Northern College of Music, Chethams School of Music and Manchester Cathedral.
Discounted activities
• Delegate discounts and special offers on local restaurants and bars.
• Tax Free Shopping – International visitors from outside the EU are entitled to reclaim the sales tax (VAT) of 20% on most of the goods purchased.
• Currency Exchange facilities across the city.
• China UnionPay facilities for delegates from the Far East.
Welcoming your delegates
From the moment they register for the event, we think it’s important that your delegates feel a strong welcome from Manchester. We’re keen to support you to maximise attendees’ experience throughout.
Experienced hosts
As one of the UK’s most dynamic cities, Manchester is a world centre for academic, business, cultural and sporting activity. As such Manchester has played host to major association conferences.
Here is a small sample of organisations that have chosen Manchester as their host destination.
Contact us
The University of Manchester
Anthony Cassidy
Senior Sales Manager
Manchester Convention Bureau
Marketing Manchester Lee House
90 Great Bridgewater Street Manchester
M1 5JW
T: +44(0)161 238 4509
W: www.meetinmanchester.com
Laura Tully
International Account Manager
Manchester Central
Windmill Street Petersfield
M2 3GX
T: +44(0)161 827 7627
W: www.manchestercentral.co.uk
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this bid to host the 2022 European Hernia Society Annual Meeting.
For more information please contact:
Contact us
Prof Aali J Sheen
Consultant Surgeon & Honorary Professor of Surgery Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) & Hernia Associate
Clinical Head of Division (Surgery)
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road Manchester
M13 9WL
T: +44(0)161 701 9404
W: www.mft.nhs.uk