Macdonald Manchester and Townhouse Hotels Launch Trainers' Club

EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 8, 2011 -

Macdonald Manchester and Macdonald Townhouse hotels have taken business
support to the next level with the launch of the Trainers' Club. The launch
of the new loyalty programme follows Macdonald Manchester being ranked 6th on
the Best for Business Travel List, making it one of the top hotels for
business travellers in Europe.

This exclusive club and loyalty programme for trainers and training
facilitators in the meetings industry offers added value benefits to the
trainers' experience. Free wifi, a dedicated on site event manager, porter
assistance to unload materials, integrated projection, screen and flipchart
in the training room, and complimentary photocopying are just some of the
benefits available with the Trainers' Club membership. Members can also
receive free breakfast upon arrival, a free daily newspaper, first floor
bedrooms situated close to meeting rooms for extra ease, a welcome gift and
partner rates for just GBP20 bed and breakfast.

Paul Hutton, head of sales and marketing at Macdonald hotel in Manchester
(www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/townhouse-manchester/) commented: "Offering
a full business support service coupled with state of the art technologies
and conference facilities, Macdonald Manchester and Macdonald Townhouse are
recognised by the seasoned business user as hotels that go the extra mile to
cater for the full spectrum of corporate needs.

"We are always looking for ways to exceed expectations. While we have the
tailored one-stop service for meetings rooms, we wanted to extend the
benefits to the trainers' themselves and their experiences within these
hotels. The Trainers' Club does just that."

Individuals can join the Trainers' Club by completing an online
application form on the club's dedicated landing page. Once a member, they
can start to take advantage of the benefits available at each hotel,
including hotels in Manchester city centre (
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/manchester/).

About Macdonald Hotels:

First established in 1990 by Donald Macdonald and colleagues Macdonald
Hotels & Resorts operates over 40 hotels across the UK and ten resorts
throughout the UK and Spain. Macdonald Hotels employs over 4,400 staff and
operates in excess of 4,134 hotel rooms. Its focus is on developing its
strong portfolio of four and five star hotels, with each offering its own
character and individuality underpinned with the quality and attention to
detail expected of the Macdonald brand.

In particular, the company prides itself on the seasonality and
provenance of its food within the hotels, from breakfast through to dinner,
as well as its wide range of specially selected wines. As testament to the
excellent level of service the Group provides, it has on numerous occasions
won several prestigious accolades, most notably the AA Hotel Group of the
Year 2007-08 and the National Customer Service Awards for Leisure and
Tourism.

Macdonald Manchester hotel (www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/manchester/)
is conveniently located in central Manchester within walking distance of
Piccadilly train station and within easy reach of major motorways. As well as
being one of the leading providers of hotel accommodation in Manchester, it
is an ideal choice for those looking for hotel offers in Manchester
(www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/manchester/offers/default.aspx) and wedding
venues in Manchester (www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/weddings/).

    Press Contact:

    Lucy Wheeler
    Senior Account Executive
    Forsyth House
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    Scotland
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www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

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