Michael Purtill, General Manager at The Palace Hotel, said: “These are exciting times for The Palace and exciting times for Manchester. There’s an incredible energy and creativity in the city right now, which is reflected in the world-class restaurant and bar scene that Manchester has to offer. We are thrilled and honoured in equal measure to be partnering with MFDF, and look forward to participating in the Festival, with events in The Refuge and as hosts of the Gala dinner.”
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