Membership of marche is open to all providers of hospitality, hotels, restaurants, caterers – whether working out of their own venues or offering service from client venues, and those who offer catering from all other types of establishment – theatre or sporting venues, private hospitals or entertainment venues to name but a few. We also offer Associate membership to all businesses offering support to the hospitality sector – wholesale suppliers, professional sector, transport providers and specialist suppliers by example.

marche continually strives to optimize the interests of the industry and support our membership. Members and the Executive often offer free help and guidance drawn from their vast experience as leaders of the region’s industry. This support includes access to an unmatched range of contacts.

marche is continuously active in identifying and communicating opportunities and is pro-active promotion of the industry and lobbying on its behalf.

ENewsletters
marche circulates an enewsletter several times each month providing the very latest industry news and links collated into a single document for ease and quick access.

Website
The marche website is a continuous source of information, and includes privileged access pages for members. Additionally there are links to partner organisations. To maximise ease of communication the majority of the marche Awards administration is run through the website.

Specific activities include Training
marche facilitates access to modern techniques in such critical areas as staff training and team motivation. It is represented on a number of training boards including the Regional Skills Partnership. It is closely associated with the Birmingham Hotel & Catering Academy, who can secure priority training opportunities, often at
discounted rates.