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21 May 2026

Artistic Gymnastics World Championships to return to Liverpool in 2030

British Gymnastics has today been awarded the right to host the gymnastics 2030 Artistic World Championship in Liverpool, bringing one of the world’s biggest sporting events back to the UK and creating a platform for gymnastics to further contribute to happier, healthier lives. The gymnastics 2030 Artistic World Championship will represent one of the biggest global sporting events to be staged in the UK that year, further strengthening the UK’s reputation as one of the leading nations in world gymnastics. The championships will take place at the M&S Bank Arena […]

21 May 2026
A mother and her daughter in the sea at the beach, they are enjoying the water together and splashing around. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. The daughter is a wheelchair user.

GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY: OPENING THE DOOR PROPERLY FOR EVERYONE

When someone is deciding whether to visit Liverpool City Region, are we giving them full confidence they’ll be able to enjoy it? For many people, that decision is not just about what is on offer. It is about whether they will be able to navigate it, experience it, and feel genuinely welcome. First established in 2012, Global Accessibility Awareness Day was created to encourage people to think more deeply about digital accessibility and inclusion, and to better understand the barriers […]

21 May 2026

Save the Date: Liverpool City Region’s Accessibility for All Forum Returns Bigger for 2026

Businesses and organisations across Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy are being encouraged to save the date and secure their place now for the return of the Accessibility for All Forum on 29 June 2026 at the M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool Experience Campus. Returning in an expanded conference format for 2026, the forum will bring together visitor economy businesses, transport providers, event organisers and accessibility experts to explore how the region can become fully “Event Ready” ahead of a landmark […]

21 May 2026
l-r Jean and Rachel McEvoy, Co-Directors of Liverpool City Region's Purple Tours.

SEEING LIVERPOOL DIFFERENTLY: HOW PURPLE TOURS IS TURNING LOCAL STORIES INTO UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

It starts, as so many good Liverpool stories do, with a simple question. Why go anywhere else, when everything you need is right here? For Purple Tours Directors, Jean and Rachel McEvoy, that idea took shape growing up in Woolton, the village forever linked with The Beatles, but rich with its own stories waiting to be told. Years later, that same local pride would help inspire Purple Tours, a business now reshaping how visitors experience Liverpool City Region, one conversation, […]

19 May 2026
Liverpool to host groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival in May 2027

Liverpool to host groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival

Liverpool is set to make history from 2-8 May 2027 as it hosts a new groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival (ISCF) — a first-of-its-kind event in the UK that will bring together elite athletes that compete in the Paralympics and a world class disabled-led arts and culture programme on a shared world stage. Taking over the city’s iconic waterfront — including the M&S Bank Arena and Exhibition Centre at the Liverpool Experience Campus, the neighbouring Salthouse and Albert Docks, and Pier Head […]

19 May 2026
iverpool ONE - montage of images for accessibility case study

Accessibility Case Study: Liverpool ONE

Liverpool ONE is one of Europe’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, set in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. It has over 170 stores, bars, restaurants and leisure experiences, as well as a five-acre park. It is home to retail firsts, creative pop-ups, international flagship stores, as well as independent and local brands. Liverpool ONE is committed to creating a welcoming experience for all visitors and continues to improve accessibility by partnering with specialists, organisations and guests, and working closely […]

18 May 2026
Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz with white graphic lines representing global shipping lanes and maritime traffic between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Strategic oil transport concept

Share Your Views: Middle East Conflict

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are gathering insight from businesses across Liverpool City Region to better understand how global events, including the ongoing situation in the Middle East, are affecting the visitor economy locally. Your perspective is important. Whether you’re seeing changes in visitor numbers, booking patterns, customer sentiment or supply chains, your feedback will help build a clearer picture of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector right now. The survey is short and should only take a few […]

15 May 2026
Tempest on Tithebarn

Tripadvisor’s Viator to Host Liverpool Networking Event for Visitor Economy Businesses

Date: June 2, 5–7 pm Venue: Tempest on Tithebarn, 12 Tithebarn St, Liverpool L2 2DT (map) TripAdvisor’s Viator is hosting an independent networking event for Liverpool City Region visitor economy businesses looking to grow bookings and reach international audiences, aimed at tour and activity operators, visitor attractions and venues, cultural and heritage organisations, experience providers and event organisers, as well as wider tourism and destination partners. What You’ll Gain Direct access to Viator experts Practical advice on listings and bookings […]

12 May 2026
Strawberry Field VL

Strawberry Field Recognised Among World’s Leading Visitor Attractions

Liverpool’s visitor economy has received a further boost as Strawberry Field has been named among the top tourist destinations globally, following its inclusion in Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards 2026. The accolade places the Salvation Army‑run attraction in the top 10% of things to do worldwide, based on consistently strong visitor feedback gathered over a 12‑month period. Global Recognition Driven by Visitor Experience Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice awards are based on millions of authentic reviews, recognising destinations that deliver high‑quality, memorable experiences […]

11 May 2026
Liverpool Experience Campus

ACCESSIBILITY CASE STUDY: LIVERPOOL EXPERIENCE CAMPUS

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Liverpool Experience Campus, formerly ACC Liverpool, is a connected events campus located on the city’s iconic waterfront. The site brings together a series of purpose-built venues and on-site hotels, including an award-winning convention centre, an 11,000-capacity arena and a multi-hall exhibition centre. The campus is an event-driven destination where people can come together to experience culture, innovation, and ideas, delivering moments that leave a lasting impact on all who visit. THE CHALLENGE Large-scale event venues can present […]