We are saddened to formally announce that Shaun Hinds will be stepping down from his role as Chief Executive in June 2024 following seven years in the post.

 

Manchester Central Convention Centre has formally announced that Lori Hoinkes will succeed Shaun Hinds as CEO.

Manchester Central has announced the appointment of Stephanie Newton as its new Commercial Director, marking a significant new chapter for the iconic venue as it continues to strengthen its global profile and economic impact.

Manchester Central has broken December visitor records this month, as its annual Christmas Party World event becomes the most popular in its history.

 

The CEO of Manchester Central, Shaun Hinds, has been named the Chair of national organisation, the Association of Event Venues (AEV), and is set to also play a pivotal role in an umbrella organisation which touches all corners of the industry. 

Major events venue Manchester Central is this week set to host one of the most talked about trade shows in its annual calendar - Northern Restaurant and Bar 2023. 

The venue has announced record turnover of £27.2m, up 6.2% on the previous year, in its latest accounts.

Manchester Central, today announced it will welcome nearly half a million through its doors (13 per cent uplift) during its 2025 season, contributing a forecasted £130 million into the city-region. 

 

Manchester will host the biggest names in snooker next season when the Tour Championship is staged in the city for the first time.

Manchester Central, one of the UK’s leading events venues, opens its doors this week to Europe’s largest veterinary congress as it continues to lead the recovery of the live events sector in the North West.

Visitor numbers up 132% on previous quarter Venue adds £35.6m in economic value to city-region in last quarter ‘2024 will be Manchester’s biggest year yet’ says CEO

The largest global forum for young leaders will convene more than 2,000 people from 190+ countries in Manchester this September.

It has been confirmed that Junction, the new cafe, bar, restaurant and social workspace concept, will open later this month (July).

Mash Media and Manchester Central are teaming up to undertake research, on behalf of the events sector, to help pave the way for a more sustainable future for us all.

Praising the city-region’s attraction in terms of inwards investment, Lori Hoinkes reveals focal points for her first year in post

Manchester Central, one of the UK’s leading events venues, has launched part two of its third podcast series with an exclusive interview with Bev Craig - Leader of Manchester City Council.
 

Manchester Central has struck up a significant partnership with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to bolster the region’s business opportunities.

Major events venue Manchester Central has welcomed 14,000 more people to indoor sporting events this year when compared to pre-pandemic levels.