Anna Russell
Head of Stakeholder Management and Communications | Manchester Airports Group (MAG)
ITM Manchester Summit
Sponsored By Meliã Hotels International, Barclaycard, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, Sixt rent a car, TRIPBAM
ITM Manchester Summit
LATE REGISTRATIONS: As the website registration is now closed, please email Stacey Dean (stacey.dean@itm.org.uk) if you would like to attend the Manchester Summit. Delegate places are still available.
We will examine all the latest news and trends, bringing you speakers and insights to help you achieve your goals.
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
Barclaycard
Title Sponsor
Delta Air Lines
Title Sponsor
Meliã Hotels International
Title Sponsor
Sixt rent a car
Title Sponsor
TRIPBAM
Title Sponsor
Virgin Atlantic
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
AP
Andrew Proudlove
Security Regulation & Threat and Risk Specialist | Manchester Airports Group (MAG)
Helen Hodgkinson
Head of Travel Product and Sustainability Options | Barclays
Simon Goodison
Director | Smarter Not Harder
Paul Raymond
Chief Commercial Officer | HotelHub
Gianni Salvadori
Director Global Sales, Corporate & MICE, UK&I and Italy | Meliã Hotels International
Peter Grover
Managing Director | TRIPBAM
Jon Bolger
Head of Travel | Deloitte
Claire Marsden
Global Principal Category Manager - Travel, Fleet, Meetings & Events, Mail, Courier and Print | Vodafone
Chris Stuart
Commercial Lead - Leisure, Business & International | LNER
Julie Kennedy
Travel Manager | Eversheds Sutherland LLP
LR
Leanne Riley
Director of Business Development | CMAC Group
Venue
INNSIDE Manchester
About Venue
Innside Manchester by Melia is located in the city centre and within 5 minutes’ walk of the train stations at Deansgate and Oxford Road. The hotel offers contemporary décor and bright colours. Each room at Innside Manchester by Melia offers smart design and comes with a safe, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and free WiFi. The restaurant offers a range of cuisine, including traditional Spanish dishes and other Mediterranean cuisine.
Address
1 First StreetManchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, M15 4RP
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Train
Manchester Piccadilly
By Tube
Deansgate
Parking
INNSIDE Manchester work in partnership with Q-Park First Street car park. If you are using a Sat Nav please use the post code M15 4FN. Hotel visitors are entitled to a 25% discount off parking, simply visit reception to validate your ticket.
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Registration Fee
Business Buyer
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Business IP Supplier
Free
Business Supplier
Free
Connect Buyer
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Supplier
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect Supplier
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Non-Member
£ 149.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Monday Oct 16, 2017
1:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
INNSIDE Manchester
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Webinar
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Social
All Member 21 October 2026
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Social
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Platinum Ireland Celebration
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Meeting
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Buyer Knowledge Exchange: AI Toolkit {Dedicated Topic}
Virtual confidential forum for buyers to meet, share challenges and sense check their approach to key travel management issues. Each month 25+ like-minded buyers come together to discuss current priorities, compare thinking, and explore practical solutions. It’s an opportunity to gain reassurance, broaden your perspective, and raise concerns in a trusted space. This edition will run as a dedicated topic session, centred on one focused area chosen by the buyer community. Key takeaways * A sounding board for the latest industry changes * Confidence that your focus is on the right areas * Peer-to-peer advice and practical considerations * Shared experiences to help anticipate challenges What to expect * Zoom meeting format, with cameras encouraged to support participation * The option to suggest topics for discussion during registration * Time allocated for additional questions and follow-up connections * Option to contribute via the chat function if you prefer not to speak * Closed Captioning
Meeting
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Creative Industries Group
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Social
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Platinum Winter Celebration
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Meeting
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Buyer Knowledge Exchange
Virtual confidential forum for buyers to meet, share challenges and sense check their approach to key travel management issues. Each month 25+ like-minded buyers come together to discuss current priorities, compare thinking, and explore practical solutions. It’s an opportunity to gain reassurance, broaden your perspective, and raise concerns in a trusted space. Key takeaways * A sounding board for the latest industry changes * Confidence that your focus is on the right areas * Peer-to-peer advice and practical considerations * Shared experiences to help anticipate challenges What to expect * Zoom meeting format, with cameras encouraged to support participation * The option to suggest topics for discussion during registration * Time allocated for additional questions and follow-up connections * Option to contribute via the chat function if you prefer not to speak * Closed Captioning available Rated by your peers "I find these sessions invaluable. It’s great to have a safe space to ask
Meeting
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Chair’s Lunch: Platinum Edition
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Webinar
Supplier Only 10 December 2026
Buyer Insights
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