The Manchester Hotel Scene is buzzing with plenty of exciting new projects on the horizon! Here's a snap-shot.... 

• A new Holiday Inn has been confirmed for Manchester Piccadilly; 330+ bedrooms to hopefully include up-market apartments on the top two floors. This is likely to be completed by 2014.
• We are excited about Hotel Future which is set to open in Oldham in 2015. This is a hotel which will operate like no other - doubling as a training academy where staff learn all aspects of the hotel trade "on the job". The project is backed by the Manchester Hoteliers Association and Oldham Council and is gathering pace with an agreed location and part funding.They are currently seeking further investment into this 5 star hotel concept that will be the market leader in Hospitality training in the UK.
• There are exciting times ahead for Radisson as they continue their re-branding from Radisson Edwardian to Radisson Blu. There will be potential to invest in this impressive Manchester property with the addition of 2 extra floors offering substantial suites to rival its closest competitors. This project combined with their Leicester square project will take the Radisson group brand to new heights.
• MacDonald Piccadilly has been chosen to launch the Scottish Steak club concept within their in-house restaurant. An open kitchen with an indoor barbeque offers a unique dining experience to rival Manchester's choice of steak house restaurants.
• The Apartment hotel concepts are also muscling in heavily on the Manchester hotel scene, winning business from many of the 4 and 5 star properties not just in the corporate short /long stay market but in the celebrity business. There are some interesting characters staying over in the next few weeks!

 At Search we're looking forward to what lies ahead and the positive impact that this will have on  the job market! For our latest hospitality jobs click here.