As the festive season approaches, business travel can become increasingly demanding, with packed schedules, back-to-back meetings and winter disruption all adding to the pressure. Research from Blacklane, based on 2,000 executives in the UK and US, found that while 90% believe travel unlocks their best thinking, 86% struggle to achieve deep focus on business trips, with 93% reporting greater productivity when journeys run smoothly.
For PAs and EAs, ensuring executives arrive calm, focused and ready for the day ahead means thinking beyond the itinerary. From creating the right conditions for deep focus to choosing flexible, seamless travel options, hereβs how thoughtful travel planning can make all the difference.
Why the NorthΒ meansΒ businessΒ
From vibrant cities and world-class conference facilities to historic venues and countryside retreats, the North of England offers corporate event organisers an inspiring choice of destinations. Discover outstanding venues, expert local support and fresh ideas that make meetings,Β conferencesΒ and incentives memorable,Β productiveΒ and exceptional value.Β
Manchester: A Destination Designed for Events
As one of the UK’s leading conference destinations, Manchester provides a vibrantΒ backdrop for events of all shapes and sizes.Β
The city’s diverse venue offer catersΒ for everything from large-scale conferences and exhibitions to team away days and executive meetings. With an abundance ofΒ hotelsΒ to suit all tastes and budgets,Β includingΒ the newly openedΒ Mollie’s Manchester at the former Granada Studios andΒ Aloft by Marriott in Manchester City Centre, event planners are spoilt for choice.Β
FamousΒ forΒ itsΒ culture, sport and entertainment,Β Manchester’s visitor experience is constantly evolving.Β From award-winning restaurants and vibrant nightlife to museums, galleries and green spaces,Β thereΒ is always something new for delegates to discover. Whether they are extending their stay or making the most ofΒ their downtime, Manchester provides unforgettable experiences at every turn.Β
ManchesterΒ alsoΒ benefitsΒ from brilliant connectivityΒ both nationally and internationally, making it a convenient choice for delegatesΒ from the UK and further afield.Β The compact, walkable city centreΒ adds to this ease,Β while the Bee Network, anΒ integrated public transport system makesΒ getting around the regionΒ simple,Β sustainableΒ and affordable.Β
Organising a showstoppingΒ event in ManchesterΒ couldn’tΒ be easier. Marketing Manchester’s Convention Bureau team provides free, expert support, from sourcing venues and accommodation to enhancing delegate experiences and incorporating sustainability into your plans.Β
CombiningΒ everything event organisers need in oneΒ place,Β itβsΒ no surprise thatΒ more and moreΒ organisationsΒ are choosingΒ ManchesterΒ as the placeΒ to bring people together.
