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The team at Liverpool Convention Bureau are celebrating after being named UK Best Convention Bureau (Bronze) at the M&IT Magazine Awards 2025, one of the most respected accolades in the events industry. The award is particularly meaningful as it is voted for by event professionals, reflecting the trust and confidence the industry places in Liverpool City Region as a leading destination for business events. Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, expressed her pride in receiving the […]

Ceremony confirmed for Liverpool Cathedral on Thursday 5 March 2026, winners eligible for consideration in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence The Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards have today revealed the 2025 shortlist following another record-breaking year for entries. The awards celebrate the people, places and experiences powering a visitor economy worth £6.25 billion, showcasing the quality, creativity and welcome that make Liverpool City Region one of the United Kingdom’s most compelling destinations. With 20 categories spanning accommodation, attractions, food and […]

Where Liverpool comes together to celebrate the season in style. This Christmas, Liverpool’s iconic waterfront will come alive with unmissable entertainment for all ages. From chart-topping music and top-tier comedy to festive theatre, family fun and fan-favourite events, the M&S Bank Arena, The Auditorium, and Exhibition Centre Liverpool are where the city will come together to celebrate the season in style. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a magical day with the kids, or a festive treat for […]

Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, joined Mayor Steve Rotheram and other city region leaders today to launch a ‘bold and ambitious’ 10-year blueprint with to create tens of thousands of jobs and add £10bn to the Liverpool City Region economy. Built on innovation and collaboration, the Liverpool City Region Growth Plan is a roadmap to increasing wages, driving investment, raising living standards and providing better services for the region’s 1.6 million residents. Increasing productivity is at the heart […]

Landsec has announced 13,600 sq ft of new F&B additions to Liverpool ONE, as four independent operators sign at the leading retail and entertainment destination. Brewski, Jerk Junction and Iced are new to Liverpool, while local brand Madre is opening a brand-new sister venue in Liverpool ONE. As Liverpool ONE experiences an 8.5% increase in year-to-date F&B sales, the four add to the mix of leading names and local favourites that together provide a distinct point of difference to the […]

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s new trains have picked up another prestigious national award, recognising the huge advancements made in accessibility for rail passengers in the area. In the ceremony in London, hosted by BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine, the city region’s £500m new trains project fleet won the “Best Practice in Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility” award. The judges praised the co-design approach taken with disability groups for the new trains, ensuring level boarding at every station and […]