Make Valentine’s Unforgettable at Malmaison Deansgate – Bar & Grill or Malmaison Piccadilly – Chez Mal
04/02/2026
Treat yourselves to the perfect blend of luxury and flavour.
The Hopitality Hero
01/02/2026
We are delighted that Hospitality Hero are our Business of the Month for February 2026. DIB are partnering with The Hospitality Hero for the upcoming Great Art of Hospitality Conference on 26th February 2026.
Opera Grill
01/02/2026
We are delighted that our Venue of the Month for February 2026 is Opera Grill. Opera Grill combines internationally inspired dining with an exciting lineup of upcoming events and unforgettable live entertainment.
Meet the Partner with Glenville Walker
30/01/2026
As part of Downtown Den’s Meet the Partners, Frank McKenna caught up with Michael Smeaton and Anna Salisbury from Glenville Walker to get advice for our members about Shareholders Agreements and why we need them
MPs and Business Leaders Gather in Parliament to Launch Unlocking Britain’s Visitor Economy Campaign
29/01/2026
Senior MPs from across government and opposition came together with leading figures from hospitality, retail, tourism and the wider visitor economy in Westminster on Thursday 29th January 2026 for the official parliamentary launch of the Unlocking Britain’s Visitor Economy campaign.
DIB Host an Insight into Football Leadership with Rick Parry
27/01/2026
On Thursday 22nd January 2026 Downtown in Business hosted a Leaders Lunch with Rick Parry at Oddfellows Chester. This event offered a fascinating and insightful look into leadership at the highest levels of football.
‘Unlocking Britain’s Visitor Economy’ Campaign to Launch in Whitehall
23/01/2026
The Liverpool Business Improvement District and Downtown in Business will lead a delegation of industry leaders from the hospitality sector and wider visitor economy this week, as they launch their national campaign ‘Unlock Britain’s Visitor Economy’ at Westminster next week.
Liverpool’s The Event Agency Partners with Downtown in Business for High-Profile 2026 Events
23/01/2026
Liverpool-based event planning and styling company The Event Agency has announced a new partnership with Downtown in Business, delivering bespoke event styling for a series of high-profile regional sell out events throughout 2026.
Powering the North: Devolution, Collaboration and Regional Growth
22/01/2026
On Tuesday 20th January 2026, Downtown in Business was pleased to host the Powering the North: Devolution Lunch at Malmaison, Manchester, convening senior leaders from Lancashire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester for a focused and constructive roundtable discussion.
Chester Zoo launches major new programme promoting wellbeing through nature
21/01/2026
Chester Zoo has set up a full programme of activities and events to help visitors improve their nature connection.
Krol Corlett strengthens and extends partnership with Downtown in Business ahead of a major year for UK regeneration
20/01/2026
Krol Corlett has renewed — and significantly expanded — its partnership with Downtown in Business (DIB), deepening a long-standing relationship between two organisations that have consistently championed growth, collaboration, and high-quality development across the UK.
An Epic Hospitality Workshop
19/01/2026
The Hospitality Hero recently held their first ever primary school hospitality workshop… and it was epic.