M&S Bank Arena Liverpool reopens its doors for the greatest comeback
24/09/2021
The M&S Bank Arena Liverpool is preparing to welcome back thousands of visitors with a phenomenal line-up.
DIB panel discuss Clean Air Agenda
23/09/2021
Downtown Liverpool hosted an event to discuss Liverpool’s Clean Air Agenda and the Combined Authorities plans going forward.
Game, Set, Match. The winner is Liverpool Tennis
26/08/2021
Downtown’s Head of Communications Chris Wilcox reflects on a superb day at the Tennis and just enjoys being out and about again.
Wade-Smith Says UNESCO World Heritage Status Past its Sell-By Date
24/06/2021
One of the original signatories of Liverpool’s World Heritage Status agreement with UNESCO has said the accolade has become more of a hinderance than a help to the city.
A week in America | 24 June 2021
24/06/2021
After President Biden signed into law the latest U.S. federal holiday, Juneteenth, Martin Liptrot looks at the U.S. perspective of UNESCO and explores in POTUS’ words why “great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments, they embrace them.”
DIB event shines a light on the tourism sector
27/05/2021
Downtown in Business Liverpool hosted its first breakfast event since lockdown eased in the stunning setting of Hope Street Hotel. With the backdrop of a
The Liverpool International Tennis Tournament returns in 2021
11/03/2021
Downtown Director, Chris McKenna chats with Anders Borg to discuss everything you need to know about the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament 2021.
Downtown Den #123 // Mark Basnett in the Downtown Den
18/11/2020
Downtown boss Frank McKenna was joined in the Downtown Den with the managing director of the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, Mark Basnett.
Downtown Den #120 // The Future of Marketing Place
09/11/2020
Four leading personalities from across the Northern Powerhouse joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to discuss their ideas, thoughts and vision of what place marketing will look like in 2021 and beyond.
Love Mal. Love Sunday Roasts
10/09/2020
Downtown Director, Chris McKenna discusses his venture back into the ‘new normal’ with aSunday Roast at Malmaison Liverpool.
Be careful what you wish for
02/09/2020
DIB Chief Executive, Frank McKenna, has warned heritage lobbyists that they are in danger of making Liverpool look like a city that is ‘closed for business’ if they continue to object to investment and developments in the city.
If PM is FDR, who needs Labour?
02/07/2020
Boris Johnson seems to be backing a big state, spending big to save the economy. Jim thinks that doesn’t leave much space for the Labour Party despite Keir Starmer’s determination to banish Corbynism.