EMIRATES Old Trafford fought off strong competition to pick up a top honour at the prestigious Conference and Hospitality Show Awards.

The home of Lancashire County Cricket Club was recognised in the Best Large Conference/Exhibition Space category.

Angela Hodson, head of sales at Emirates Old Trafford said: “We are delighted to receive this award which recognises Emirates Old Trafford as being a fantastic business venue.”

Other awards to go to the venue recently include Visit England’s Gold Award for Business Tourism and the Project of the Year for the Pavilion renovation at the International Stadium Business Awards.