Mercure Manchester Piccadilly are now the official hotel sponsor for the city, supporting with rooms for visitors from the team, space for training and events, as well as fundraising support.
As the only hotel in the region to form this exclusive sponsorship with Invisible Cities, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly will provide complimentary accommodation for our team members during their visits. This support helps reduce overhead costs, allowing us to spend more time in the city with guides and stakeholders and furthers our mission to give back to the local community and challenge stereotypes about homelessness, aligning closely with Mercure’s commitment to supporting Manchester’s communities and addressing homelessness.
Over the past 18 months, the hotel has undergone a complete transformation, including a £3 million renovation to modernise 280 bedrooms, the reception area, and the creation of new event spaces, most notably the Garden View Room.
Andrew Krawec, General Manager, said:
“With our new vision underway, we are committed to giving back to our local community. We are incredibly proud to partner with Invisible Cities in Manchester and support the important work they do in empowering individuals who have experienced homelessness to open up meaningful employment opportunities – a cause that resonates deeply with our values as a hotel and community partner. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our efforts to tackle homelessness and promote inclusivity. We look forward to working closely with Invisible Cities and supporting their mission.”
Founder Zakia Moulaoui Guery said:
“This help will mean that we can train and support more guides, and more people looking for positive and meaningful employment opportunities and a way out of homelessness – it’s huge for us and we are incredible grateful”.
