Cheshire Archives - Downtown in Business

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.

DIB supports new Government funding to help small businesses cut their costs

11/12/2025

The Government has announced £2 million in new support to help SMEs cut costs through sustainable tech investment. Downtown in Business backs the move, highlighting its importance for boosting efficiency and business growth.

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.

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.

easyJet to base a 9th aircraft at LJLA

28/11/2025

The airline’s expansion will also support the local economy, with each of their UK-based aircraft supporting around 400 direct and indirect jobs and £27m UK gross value added.

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.