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04 Sep 2024

Register to attend the FREE VisitEngland and AccessAble Webinar:

Event: ‘Your Accessibility Guide Portal’ Date: Monday, September 30th Time: 10 – 11:30am GMT Digital accessibility advocates and professionals are set to gather virtually for a comprehensive webinar titled “Your Accessibility Guide Portal,” scheduled for September 30, 2024. The event, hosted on Eventbrite, aims to empower participants with practical knowledge and tools to create more inclusive online experiences. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, ensuring accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities, has become increasingly crucial. This webinar […]

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04 Sep 2024

MARKETING SPOTLIGHT: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION CAPTIVATES INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE AT BORDEAUX FÊTE LE VIN WITH CULTURAL AND CULINARY SHOWCASE

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S RECENT PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESTIGIOUS BORDEAUX FÊTE LE VIN HAS BEEN HAILED AS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS, POSITIONING THE CITY REGION AS A MUST-VISIT DESTINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS. The event, which ran from 27th to 30th June 2024, offered Liverpool an exceptional platform to engage with a global audience, particularly the French market, and to redefine perceptions of the city region. With an ambitious agenda to promote Liverpool City Region as the first stop for visitors to the […]

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29 Aug 2024

Liverpool City Region Showcases Vibrant Food and Drink Scene from Field to Fork

The video invites visitors to explore the rich culinary landscape that makes Liverpool City Region a must-visit destination for food lovers and travellers alike following on from Liverpool being named as the 11th best place in the world for food and drink by Time Out in 2024. From the bustling food and drink markets to award-winning restaurants, Liverpool City Region has long been a hub for culinary excellence. This video takes viewers on a journey through the region’s diverse food […]

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28 Aug 2024

Free, family friendly festival to take place this month

Watersport sessions, Swan pedalos, Silent adventure tours, street performances, music and more will fill Liverpool’s waterfront as the programme for The Last Days of Summer is unveiled. The free, family friendly event is to be held on Saturday 31st August and is organised by Liverpool BID Company, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Peel Waters and Culture Liverpool. Spread across four key zones, from Princes Dock at Liverpool Waters to Pier Head, to Mann Island to Royal Albert Dock, the free festival […]

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28 Aug 2024

LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE ‘FOAM PARTY’ TAKEOVER ANNOUNCED

A mountain of rainbow-coloured foam will be taking over part of Liverpool city centre at the end of this month! Island of Foam – an ambitious, temporary shape-shifting artwork will take over Liverpool ONE’s Sugar House Steps (near John Lewis) on the afternoon of Saturday 31 August. It has been commissioned by Culture Liverpool in partnership with Global Streets. The brainchild of German artist Stephanie Lüning, the brightly coloured foam will slowly take over an area of the steps starting at […]

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28 Aug 2024

Tourism generates over £6bn for Liverpool City Region economy

Liverpool City Region’s tourism industry has achieved a significant milestone, with tourism now worth over £6billion, according to the figures out today. The sector continues to demonstrate strong signs of recovery since the pandemic, contributing to the overall economic growth of the city region. These findings are contained in the latest independent research for 2023 commissioned by the Liverpool City Region Local Visitor Enterprise Partnership (LVEP). Headline figures show: Liverpool City Region tourism value has increased 21% from 2022 to […]

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28 Aug 2024

MARKETING LIVERPOOL – PR & MEDIA UPDATE

This summer, Marketing Liverpool has continued to position Liverpool City Region as a leading global visitor destination, thanks to strategic collaborations with international influencers, capturing the imagination of diverse audiences, ranging from culture lovers to sports enthusiasts and family holidaymakers. This strategy, devised by Marketing Liverpool’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Sophie Shields, has generated an impressive array of coverage, showcasing Liverpool as a vibrant and dynamic place to visit. Sophie is a firm believer in the value of influencer […]

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27 Aug 2024

WHY THE ROYAL LIVER BUILDING 360 TOUR JOINED THE VISITLIVERPOOL PARTNERSHIP

When you think of Liverpool, one landmark stands out above the rest: the Royal Liver Building. This iconic structure is more than just a symbol of the city’s skyline—it also offers one of Liverpool’s most distinctive visitor experiences, the Royal Liver Building 360 (RLB360) tour. Here, Chris Devaney, Operations Manager of the Royal Liver Building, shares how partnering with VisitLiverpool has helped RLB360 thrive in the aftermath of the pandemic. Watch the film on YouTube HERE. THE RLB360 TOUR: AN […]

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15 Aug 2024

Entries are now open for Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2024

Applications are now officially open for the prestigious Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2024, with two new additional categories for businesses to enter. Liverpool Cathedral will play host to the ceremony on Thursday 27 February 2025 – when the region will recognise and reward the very best tourism businesses. The 19 categories cover all aspects of the visitor economy including accommodation, hospitality, attractions and tours. The two new categories for 2024 are the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, and the […]

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12 Aug 2024

Introducing Andrew Harrison, Marketing Liverpool’s new International Bidding Manager

Liverpool City Region is no stranger to the global stage, a place well known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and dynamic business environment. As it continues to rise as a leading international convention destination, the appointment of Andrew Harrison as Marketing Liverpool’s International Bidding Manager marks an exciting new chapter. With his extensive background in the events and conventions industry and a deep-rooted passion for Liverpool City Region, Andrew is set to play a pivotal role in elevating our […]

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