- MARCHE continues to play a pivotal role in the development of the region's hospitality and leisure industry. Together with Birmingham City Council it founded the Birmingham Convention and Visitor Bureau (now Birmingham Convention Bureau). It is a founder member of Birmingham Marketing Partnership (now Marketing Birmingham), and works with the NEC Group on bids for significant business opportunities. MARCHE liaises closely with airlines and airports, Chambers of Commerce, Councils and media groups across the region, to provide an industry voice in the promotion of the region nationally and internationally.

Membership of MARCHE is drawn from all aspects of the hospitality and events sector - from the largest international chains to privately owned and run independent hotels. The major conferencing and banqueting centres and allied organisations, as well as bars and restaurants. We also welcome as Associate members, many companies and organisations who support the industry - both from the professional sector and from key suppliers to the industry.

Members are drawn from Gloucestershire to Staffordshire from Shropshire to Leicestershire and everywhere in between!