This is Manchester

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This is Manchester
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Introduction

• Population of 2.5m across 10 districts
• Economic impact of tourism 2.4 billion
• UKs third most popular city for overseas
  visitors in UK 770,000

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Getting toManchester

• Air Manchester Airport third busiest airport in
  UK
• 100 airlines serving 200 destinations
• 16 UK destinations
• 25 minutes from city centre
• Rail less than 2hrs 20min rail link between
  London Manchester
• Road central position for UKs road network

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Exciting vibrant nightlife

• 500 bars and restaurants in city centre
• 30 international cuisines including British,
  European, Oriental and Asian food stores
  restaurants
• More entries in the Good Food Guide than
  anywhere else in the UK outside London
• One of the best live music and club scenes in the
  UK

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Exhilarating a city of sport

• Home to 8 league football teams
• Over 90 golf courses
• Outdoor activities pursuits Manchesters
  Countryside
• Commonwealth Games Legacy world class sporting
  facilities
• 5 world championships in 2008

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Innovative original and modern

• Music great history and venues from pop to
  classical
• 13 theatres
• 90 free museums and galleries
• Major events
• Stunning architecture

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Shopping

• Wide range of shops
• Selfridges
• Harvey Nichols
• Designer names/ independent boutiques
• Late night shopping every week night in the city
  centre
• The Trafford Centre

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Gateway Englands north country

• Five national parks Lake District Peak
  District Yorkshire Dales Snowdonia North York.
  Moors
• Stately homes
• York
• Chester

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Manchester

• Large multicultural community
• Large student population
• Unique history
• Warm welcome

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This is Manchester