Malmaison Piccadilly
01/12/2025
Downtown in Business are delighted that Malmasion Piccadilly are our Venue of the Month for December 2025.
Fazenda Birmingham
01/12/2025
Downtown in Business are delighted that Fazenda Birmingham are our Venue of the Month for December 2025. Located on the prestigious Colmore Row, Fazenda Birmingham is in the heart of the financial district.
Hope Street Hotel
01/12/2025
Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for December. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.
The Townhouse Chester
01/12/2025
We ared delighted that the Townhouse Chester is our Venue of the Month for December.
What the budget means for hospitality and independents
28/11/2025
In this week’s blog Steven reflects on the Budget and what this means for the hospitality industry.
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.
Bubble Time Fridays @ Malmaison Hotel
28/11/2025
Every Friday from 15:00-20:00, enjoy sparkling wine, cocktails, and beer at fabulous prices, all while indulging in complimentary canapés.
Ward Hadaway appoints Head of Corporate
28/11/2025
Ward Hadaway confirm the appointment of corporate partner Nik Tunley as Head of Corporate following Ward Hadaway’s merger with The Endeavour Partnership.
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.
The Biggest Loser in This Year’s Budget? The Budget Itself
27/11/2025
There will be a lot of people – including our very own Jim Hancock – who have analysed the budget, in an effort to predict whether it will be ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for the economy. Only time will tell on that. However, what is indisputable, is that the whole budget process- the leaks, the circus, the created drama – is well past its sell-by date. There must be a better way.
DIB to support Invest Liverpool City Region through new partnership deal
27/11/2025
Downtown in Business has signed a deal with the Invest Liverpool City Region partnership to support the team deliver on an ambitious events programme, including activity at MIPIM, UKREiiF, and a series of exclusive events in London.