ITM Manchester Ball

Sponsored By Melia Hotels International, The Business Travel Magazine, Jet Airways


ITM Manchester Ball

Come celebrate and recognise the best our industry has at the ITM Manchester Ball. 
The evening includes a drinks reception, 3 course meal, half a bottle of wine per person, entertainment and a raffle with a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

The dress code for the evening is black tie.

Our chosen charity for the evening is Wellspring Project based in Stockport. Open 365 days of the year, The Wellspring provides services and support to homeless and disadvantaged people to help them get back on their feet. www.thewellspring.co.uk


Accommodation

Staying overnight in Manchester? ITM have secured a number of Roomzzz Studios at the nearby stylish Manchester Corn Exchange, for 31st October and 1st November. 


Please contact Roomzzz on 0203 504 5555 for your booking. Please use ‘ITM’ to achieve a 15% discount on their rates.


Book early as rooms are subject to availability. Hotels Terms and Conditions apply.

Partners & Sponsors

Other
edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Jet Airways

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

Melia Hotels International

edyn Group

Title Sponsor

The Business Travel Magazine

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 Street

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, M15 4RP

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Public 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
Ticket Type-Per Person £ 65.00 (Ex. VAT)
Ticket Type-Table of Ten £ 650.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes

Sunday Oct 28, 2018

12:00 PM Etc/GMT+12
Event Time

Thursday Nov 01, 2018

7:00 AM to 11:55 AM Etc/GMT+12
Venue

INNSIDE Manchester

Manchester

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

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Showcase

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Buyer Only 15 October 2024

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Conference

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