Global city with a local touch
15/05/2025
Lisa Morton, CEO at Roland Dransfield, discusses Manchester City Council’s 10 year strategy that was unveiled recently.
Time to lead, not follow
15/05/2025
There is a Brexit summit taking place next week. Frank McKenna urges Keir Starmer and the government to be bold and go for gold with the EU.
A Reflection on U.S.A Hospitality
15/05/2025
Steven shares his experiences on a recent trip to the U.S.A., where he had the exciting opportunity to speak at the Hollywood Big Festoon about all things hospitality with a global audience.
Working with Reform UK – What Clues Are Out There?
08/05/2025
Whether you love, like, or loathe Nigel Farage’s party, they cannot be ignored. In a special feature, DIBs public affairs consultant Martin Liptrot reflects on how business leaders can navigate the new political landscape.
Beyond the bunting
08/05/2025
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with bunting and street parties, prayers and speeches, grainy footage and crackly sounds from a lifetime ago it’s almost impossible to imagine what it meant then.
Liverpool Accommodation BID: A New Chapter Begins
08/05/2025
In recent years, Liverpool has solidified its place as a world-class destination, drawing visitors for its music, history, sport, and culture. Behind the scenes, a major player has been supporting and strengthening this success: the Liverpool Accommodation Business Improvement District.
From Classroom to Hotel Suite: Educating Educators on Hospitality
01/05/2025
This week Steven explains how the hospitality and education sectors can work together to engage students who might want to look at a career in hospitality.
A week in America | 1 May 2025
01/05/2025
This week Martin looks at President Trump’s first 100 Days… but through the lens of International Workers Day.
Don’t derail the North!
01/05/2025
Downtown received influential praise for its work at a high powered Westminster reception. The gathering heard how Manchester intended to build on its already strong economic model, but was being held back by a lack of ambition from the government in its approach to the EU and rail investment.
In Person Vs Zoom Meetings
24/04/2025
In his latest blog, Steven highlights the benefits of face-to-face meetings compared to virtual meetings.
Taxi for Kemi?
17/04/2025
Despite the governments travails, it is the Leader of the Opposition, rather than the prime minister, who finds herself under pressure, as the parties face the voters at local and mayoral elections next month.
A Bitter Bill: How 2025’s Tax Hikes Are Hitting Hospitality Hard
17/04/2025
As the UK hospitality sector fights to regain stability after a turbulent few years, new challenges are making that road even tougher.