Youthful, diverse and bursting with character.
A city with energy and verve in abundance, Manchester is one of the most exciting places in the UK to work, rest and play right now.
Steeped in history and once renowned as an industrial powerhouse, Manchester is now a major cultural hub that retains its proud heritage whilst also boasting a world class and progressive retail, leisure and business offering.
Manchester is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of England, as the UK’s third most visited city!
Its skyline is fast changing, with billions invested in retail, business and leisure developments across the city.
Growing fast
Manchester will see the UK’s third-fastest economic growth between 2024 and 2026
Ethnically diverse
Over 40% of Manchester class themselves as non-white descendants
One of the UK's biggest retail destinations
The world renowned Trafford Centre welcomes 30 million visitors every year
A student city
With 100,000 students, and home to the world famous University of Manchester
One of Europe's largest indoor arenas
The Manchester Arena hosts major performances, concerts, and sporting events
Connected to the world
Manchester Airport is the largest regional airport in the UK serving over 26 million passengers every year
Nearly 180,000 people commute into Manchester for work every day
and over 50% travel into the city by car
A city that's booming
- Overall, the Greater Manchester economy is growing at a rate of 4.3% a year
- The population of Manchester is growing incredibly quickly - predictions show the city centre population is growing by 5,000 people a year
- Extensive investment into the city has seen the housing market boom – particularly the market for luxury apartments in the city centre
The future of Manchester
HS2
Co-op Live arena
Manchester Airport
Dominate Manchester on a powerful digital network
Great rewards await brands advertising in Manchester, with the Elonex digital screens really delivering for those wanting to reach big city audiences, with both national and well-targeted local advertising campaigns.
- 9 brand activation spaces in Manchester
- 24 digital billboards in Manchester
24 digital screens across the city
