6-A-SIDE FOOTBALL

The six-a-side Football Tournament on 31st August is now fully subscribed with 24 teams. The draw will take place on 1st August when further details will also be issued. Invoices have been issued with payment due on 1st July.

MANCHESTER TOURISM AWARDS 2008

On behalf of everybody in the Manchester Hotel Association congratulations to the following members who won an award last night at the Manchester Tourism Awards.

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE
Madge Butler Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport

TOURISM BAR OF THE YEAR
Cloud 23 Hilton Deansgate

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
The Palace Hotel

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
 Marriott Worsley Park Hotel & Country Park

For a full list of winners, please visit www.marketing-manchester.co.uk

WHAT'S HAPPENING ON WHITWORTH STREET?

This multi use development which not only will house 180 apartments but also; 62,000 sq ft of office space, ground level retail premises, cafes, restaurants, an art gallery and a four star boutique hotel.
For more information on this story visit www.movingmanchester.com

HOTEL CHIEF: BRITISH STAFF ARE UNEMPLOYABLE COMPARED TO BRIGHT, SMILING AND HARDWORKING POLES

The man who represents Britain's hotel industry has sparked controversy by labelling British workers "unemployable".
Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association - representing 40,000 hotels, restaurants and caterers - said it was a "no brainer" whether employers in his industry hired a Pole or a Briton. For more information on this story, visit www.dailymail.co.uk

TAXI UPDATE

Further to the discussions with taxi drivers regarding Manchester Standard, Howard Raynor met with the Taxi Owners and Drivers Association (TODA) on 20th November to explain the Standard. TODA were supportive of the plan to launch the standard through a drop in day at Mantax in January. Drivers who commit to the Standard will be notified to all hoteliers along with a contact number. Drivers will be checked and recognised for their achievement if they are complying with the Standard.

Diary Dates For 2008
MHA Meetings set for 2008 - Venues to be confirmed:

16 January / 13 February / 12 March / 16 April / 14 May / 11 June / 16 July / 13 August / 10 September / 15 October / 19 November / 17 December