Two major firms join zoo’s campaign for sustainable palm oil
05/12/2025
Two UK food giants have committed to protecting the world’s forests by becoming Sustainable Palm Oil Ambassadors.
Season 5. Episode 4. | Hospitality | Sefton Collection
05/12/2025
In this captivating discussion with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Conor O’Donovan, CEO at the Sefton Collection, explains how he got involved in the industry, his highs and lows and what he learned from the experiences.
Former England women’s footballer, first female UK Ambassador to the US and TV journalist to be recognised
04/12/2025
University of Lancashire to confer Honorary Fellowships on Rachel Brown-Finnis, Dame Karen Pierce DCMG and Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Bowker Motor Group Announces New Partnership with Chery Automobile
04/12/2025
The new Chery showroom will be located in the former BMW Motorrad dealership on the docks in Preston.
Ryanair adds 6th aircraft at Liverpool for Summer 2026
04/12/2025
Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, today announced a sixth based aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, representing a US$600m investment from
United Wolves Productions – Putting your brand at the centre of MIPIM
02/12/2025
If you’re attending MIPIM this year, you already know it’s one of the biggest conferences in the world for property, planning, development, and investment.
Season 5. Episode 3. | Hospitality | The Hospitality Hero
28/11/2025
In this fascinating discussion with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Steven shares his career journey from the beach hotels of Australia to the countryside hotels of North Wales and his involvement with one of the UK’s fastest growing festivals DevaFest.
DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS UNVEILS BLOCKBUSTER 2026 EVENTS PROGRAMME
27/11/2025
Downtown in Business has announced its most ambitious and wide-ranging events programme to date, with a blockbuster line-up of major conferences, parliamentary receptions, and high-profile awards ceremonies set to take place across the UK in 2026.
Warwick implements major changes ahead of 2026
20/11/2025
With its windows and doors offering industry-leading levels of thermal efficiency, Warwick North West and its 120-strong team have been successful in making inroads into the social and affordable housing market.
Budget Pressure, Productivity Crisis: My Take on the Real Problem
10/11/2025
In hospitality; there’s costs everywhere… but the real killer is productivity and a culture that’s “quietly talked us out of graft”.
EP.119 | Reeves, Royalty & Racism
03/11/2025
Frank, Jim, Jo and Kevin discuss the country’s racism problem, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the Chancellor’s housing issue, and reflect on Kemi Badenoch’s one year as leader of the Tories.
What a Pop Concert Taught Me About Hospitality
31/10/2025
We like to pretend hospitality just lives in hotels, restaurants, and conference centres. Yet, we all know, it doesn’t.