Sutcliffe CEO, Sean Keyes, reveals his industry predictions for 2025
10/01/2025
Looking ahead to the next 12 months, Sean Keyes, CEO at Sutcliffe outlines his thoughts on what will happen in 2025.
New Years in Hospitality!
09/01/2025
For years, bars, restaurants, and clubs have relied on New Year’s Eve to bring in packed crowds, but something feels like it is shifting.
DIB at MIPIM
09/01/2025
Downtown in Business will host four events with senior decision – makers from across the country at this year’s international property and investment festival MIPIM.
A week in America | 19 December 2024
19/12/2024
This week, Martin looks back on the highlights of 2024 and forecasts some surprises in 2025.
Thanks, Happy Christmas – and here’s to another fantastic DIB New Year
19/12/2024
Frank McKenna says thanks and happy new year… as we take a look back at an eventful 21st anniversary year for DIB.
Get Britain Working: A Golden Opportunity for Hospitality
19/12/2024
This week Steven has his say on the UK government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper.
After this year, can the centre hold?
19/12/2024
Jim looks back on a year when democracy came under increasing threat, and Labour went from great electoral triumph to economic gloom.
Dear Santa… and some Christmas fables
19/12/2024
In her final blog of the year, Jo Phillips takes a look at some improvements that British politicians can make in 2025.
Why Gift Cards Are a Win for Local Hospitality Businesses
09/12/2024
As the holiday season approaches, gift cards are often seen as the perfect present for loved ones.
A week in America | 6 December 2024
06/12/2024
As we head towards the end of the year, Martin looks at the US stock market and what trends and challenges lie ahead.
Mayor and Council Boss to speak at DIB events
05/12/2024
Downtown in Business will host the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, and the new Managing Director of Birmingham City Council, Joanne Roney, at DIB events in 2025.
