The Manchester Accommodation BID is a ground-breaking initiative led by the city’s hotel and serviced apartment providers to help create new events and additional activities that will attract more people to visit and stay in Manchester and Salford. It contributes to the enhancement of overall guest experience and helps to expand the city’s visitor economy by:

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• amplifying marketing campaigns that drive overnight stays;

• securing large-scale events, conferences, and festivals in low-season months;

• improving guest welcome and street cleanliness.

 

The above activities are funded by the City Visitor Charge; a supplementary £1 (plus VAT, where applicable) Charge per room/unit per night for guests, added to accommodation costs. The Charge has been in place since April 2023 and applies to most paid accommodation establishments within the Manchester Accommodation BID zone.

The equivalent of the Charge is subsequently collected from establishments within the Manchester Accommodation BID zone by way of a statutory BID levy and are used to fund the activities described above.