GLOBE-trotting Sir David Trippier is off to Germany next. Sir David, who is chairman of Marketing Manchester, recently went with Manchester Airport representatives to Chicago on a promotional visit for the Greater Manchester area.

Early next month a similar mission to Germany will promote the Manchester area as a tourism and business destination.

Moves will also begin to establish direct flights between Manchester and Berlin.

Nearer home, Sir David is booked to speak at nearly a dozen North-west events this month and next.

Speaking engagements for 1997 include gatherings of computer experts, tax inspectors and local government officers.

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