In 2022, four of the world's biggest travel and lifestyle publications named Manchester as a must-visit city for both international guests and UK visitors.
Given its rich industrial past, future-forward museums and galleries, and buzzing music and nightlife scene it's hardly surprising. Home to writers, poets, musicians, activists, scientists, innovators and more, the UK's second city is brimming with talent and opportunity.
The good news it that 2023 is shaping up to be quite the year for Manchester with a host of new developments, attractions and openings - spanning exciting arts and culture hubs, pioneering music venues, and game changing hospitality launches. And just as there's plenty of new exhibitions and launches, it's also worth tipping our caps to the institutions that made our city one of most exciting places to visit in the first place.