Greater Manchester

Sacha Lord warns bounce back ‘could take five years’ as he sets out recovery plan

18-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Sacha Lord has warned that Greater Manchester's night-time economy 'could take five years' to bounce back from the impact of Covid-19.

Sacha Lord calls for Government to collaborate and rethink tiered restrictions

11-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Greater Manchester's night time economy advisor Sacha Lord has called on Government to work collaboratively with the sector and rethink its post-lockdown hospitality restrictions.

Legal challenge launched against Manchester restrictions

22-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Sacha Lord, the night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, has commenced a Judicial Review into the legality of implementing emergency restrictions on the region’s hospitality sector without scientific evidence.

Restaurants in northern England count cost of last minute Coronavirus rule changes

31-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurants in parts of northern England have seen a flurry of cancellations following the Government’s announcement of new Coronavirus rules late last night.

The Topland Group launches hotel development business

29-Sep-2015 By Sophie Witts

The Topland Group has launched a new hotel development business with Marick Real Estate and Mill Lane Estates.

Travelodge outlines plans for expansion in Greater Manchester

29-Sep-2015 By Emma Eversham

Budget hotel chain Travelodge is looking to grow its presence in Greater Manchester after exchanging contracts on two new hotels in the region and announcing plans to look for a further seven

Ramada hotels at Salford Quays and Birmingham for sale

29-Jan-2015 By Emma Eversham

Ramada hotels at Salford Quays and the Mailbox in Birmingham have gone on the market giving investors the chance to buy established properties which could be repositioned and rebranded.

Joseph Holt acquires two Greater Manchester pubs

29-Oct-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Manchester brewer Joseph Holt has announced it has acquired two Greater Manchester pubs within the last three months as its plans to expand its estate in the North West continue.

Hospitable cities: Spotlight on Manchester

12-Jun-2012 By Peter Ruddick

In the second part of our hospitable cities feature, BigHospitality is moving south of the border from Glasgow to focus on another thriving city for hospitality businesses outside of London - Manchester. What makes its restaurants, hotels and pubs and...