Season 5. Episode 5. | Hospitality | Hyatt Regency & INNSiDE By Meliá
12/12/2025
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
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.
Up in the Clouds: A Christmas Cocktail Collection at Alto by San Carlo, Selfridges London
04/12/2025
Inspired by celestial skies and starlit nights, the rooftop restaurant and bar takes guests on a magical journey.
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.
Bruntwood SciTech
01/12/2025
We are delighted that Bruntwood SciTech are our Business of the Month for December 2025. Bruntwood SciTech drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure.
BHX Runway Run raises over £18,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity
28/11/2025
For one night only, attendees were transported back to the 1980s with a retro disco experience, themed event village and a high energy Zumba warm-up.
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: “BIRMINGHAM IS READY TO BOOM — THIS BUDGET MUST BACK THE CITY’S BIG AMBITIONS”
20/11/2025
Downtown in Business has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver a bold Budget that unlocks Birmingham’s growth potential — calling on her to match the ambition of the West Midlands mayor Richard Parker’s growth plans that were unveiled in Westminster at a special Parliamentary Reception hosted by Downtown in Business earlier this year.
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”.
Change Makers Live Summit at Aston University Brings Together Leaders in Innovation, Policy, and Growth
05/11/2025
On Tuesday 4th November 2025 Downtown in Business hosted the Change Makers Live Summit at Aston University , bringing together senior leaders from business, policy, and academia to explore how innovation, governance, and technology are driving the West Midlands’ economic future.
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.
Aston University
01/11/2025
We are delighted that Aston University are our business of the month for November 2025. They are one of the UK’s most respected institutions. Aston University is internationally recognised for its excellence in research, world-class teaching, and strong collaborations with industry, government, and commerce.