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Liverpool will host the BBC Comedy Festival in May 2026 as the annual event returns for a fifth time. From Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 May 2026, Liverpool will be home to a series of talks, panels, screenings, a short film night, and live comedy shows. Previously held in Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Newcastle, the festival is an opportunity for those working in the TV industry – whether well-established or fledgling in their careers – to get together, celebrate and […]

Liverpool has once again been recognised by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) with Coach Friendly Status, highlighting the city’s outstanding facilities for coach travel. The accreditation celebrates Liverpool’s provision of dedicated parking, convenient drop-off points, and clear driver information, making it the largest UK city to hold this distinction. The awarding body, CPT is the UK’s leading trade association for the bus and coach industry, representing operators and championing the role of passenger transport in supporting tourism, communities, and […]

Visitor Ready is a free, entry-level accreditation for hospitality and tourism businesses that want to show they are safe, trusted, and compliant with current industry standards and government legislation. Developed by the AA, Visitor Ready makes compliance simple, fast, and accessible for all visitor-facing businesses—whether you’re a place to stay, eat, or visit. In just 20 minutes, you can complete your application and demonstrate your commitment to operating responsibly and safely. HOW TO JOIN VISITOR READY Getting started is quick […]

The Southport families, Speedo Mick, Claire House, Mark King and Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership board member, John Hughes, are all honoured in The Guide Liverpool Heroes. There were tears, joy and a standing ovation when the city came together to honour the families of Southport victims Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar. The parents of the youngsters, who lost their lives in the tragedy in August last year, were each given a Special Award at […]

Businesses across the Liverpool City Region are invited to take part in a free online masterclass exploring the future of work experience and how employers can benefit from new, innovative approaches. The Liverpool City Region Employer Network has announced its first masterclass of the academic year: Modern Work Experience – Let’s Make It Work, taking place on Wednesday 4 December 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00, online. This interactive session will spotlight the national pilot programme for Modern Work Experience, which […]

Liverpool has demonstrated its rising international reputation as a sustainable destination by climbing an impressive 10 places in the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Index, ranking third in England and reaffirming its growing commitment to responsible tourism and environmental leadership. The GDS-Movement is an international change agency focused on driving socio-economic and environmental transformation in cities and regions via regenerative tourism and events. The GDS-Index is a core part of their mission, a performance improvement strategy that assesses, benchmarks, and […]