On October 26, 2026, organizers of CHS Manchester 2026 reported strong results from the exhibition's inaugural edition, held on September 30 at Manchester's AO Arena.
The event brought together meeting planners, venues, destinations, hospitality providers and event industry suppliers.
According to organizers, exhibitor participation increased by 52% compared with CHS Leeds 2025 and 43% compared with CHS Birmingham 2025. The hosted buyer programme also more than doubled in size.
The exhibition combined professional networking, educational sessions and business matchmaking with a city-wide programme introducing participants to Manchester's hospitality and event infrastructure.
The results highlight the potential of consolidating regional exhibitions into larger industry gatherings.
For event organizers, CHS Manchester demonstrates how destination partnerships, hosted buyer programmes and complementary networking activities can strengthen exhibition performance.
The next edition is scheduled for September 21, 2027.
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