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03 Oct 2022

IT’S A (NEW LIVERPOOL) WRAP!

You know you’ve arrived in Liverpool for many reasons – the architecture, the accents, the skyline and, of course, the friendly welcome.  Another major tip-off is the giant new Liverpool themed wrap, framing St John’s Shopping Centre and its stunning ultra-high-definition media wall. Certainly, a big job for sure, but also one that requires a deft amount of restraint and finesse. Marketing Liverpool’s Senior Designer, Ian Slater was never one to step away from a design challenge. “St John’s media wall wrap is designed […]

28 Sep 2022

Liverpool Chamber announces Alison Lobb as new Chair 

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has nominated Alison Lobb as its next Chair of the Board.  The Chamber will formalise the appointment at its Annual General Meeting on November 1, which will be for an initial period of three years. Alison will provide leadership of the Board in its oversight of the Chamber and the attainment of objectives within its ambitious strategic plan.  Alison has undertaken the role of chair of the Chamber’s Business Policy Committee for the past three years […]

28 Sep 2022

Liverpool remains in the Eurovision 2023 race

Liverpool is today a massive step closer to being awarded the ultimate “douze points” of being the host city for Eurovision 2023 – as the BBC get closer to making their mind up. Following official presentations by shortlisted host cities last week, the BBC has today confirmed that Liverpool and Glasgow have now made it through to the final stages of the bidding process. Following the difficult decision to find an alternative home for the 2023 competition due to the […]

26 Sep 2022

“WE’RE KEEPING LIVERPOOL IN PRINT AND ONLINE ALL OVER THE WORLD. IF YOU WANT TO BE A GLOBAL DESTINATION YOU NEED A GLOBAL REACH…

One of the best ways for Liverpool City Region to attract visitors from all over the world is to be front and centre in travel publications, websites and broader mass media. These vital column inches, online video and hyper-linked ‘direct to booking’ landing pages entice travellers through opinion as much as striking photography and engaging ‘things to do’ lists. These opinions don’t just happen. Leading journalists, travel writers and influencers can often take their pick from an array of potential […]

23 Sep 2022

Liverpool scores a hat-trick at specialist industry awards

In an award ceremony held in London on 9 September the team from Liverpool Convention Bureau celebrated winning the Silver Award for ‘Best UK Convention Bureau’ at the M&IT Awards 2022. Celebrating the best in Meetings & Incentive Travel the awards are considered the Oscars of the industry.  Coming only second to Glasgow Convention Bureau, Liverpool Convention Bureau repeated the success of winning Silver in the same category in 2021, cementing their status amongst the best.   On the successful win, […]

23 Sep 2022

New Futures Presents: Unlocking Hospitality Event

HMP Liverpool are looking for local catering and hospitality industries to attend a recruitment fair on Thursday 27th of October 2022. Venue: HMP Liverpool / Walton Prison, 68 Hornby Rd, Liverpool L9 3DF (map) The North West has a talent pool of reformed individuals who are looking for hospitality work within the Liverpool City Region. These people have gained a wealth of experience through running the busy kitchens that provide meals to over 700 prisoners daily, managing the daily operational […]

22 Sep 2022

RIVER OF LIGHT – REFLECTING LIVERPOOL’S MOST RADIANT EVENT

The grandest of grade-listed buildings, strikingly contrast against neon-soaked strobe beams. Pulsating technicolour displays welcoming wanderers from afar. An explosion of colour, illuminating a city alive with the buzz from an electric assortment of activities. One special Liverpool arts and culture event surely lights up more faces than any other… There’s nothing quite like Liverpool’s ‘River of Light’ – A true ‘shining example’ of the colourful cultural event our city is world-famous for. Year on year, the event’s following grows, […]

14 Sep 2022

Civic Service of Remembrance for her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to be held at Liverpool Cathedral

The official Merseyside Civic Service of Remembrance for her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday 18th September at 3pm. Members of the public will be able to attend, with doors opening at 2pm. The service will not be ticketed, but capacity will be limited. The service – expected to last around an hour – will include contributions from local organisations which had the late Queen’s patronage. The National Anthem will be played, with […]

25 Aug 2022

BE MORE – New Liverpool City Region Training Initiative Helps Businesses to Grow

Liverpool City Region’s ‘Be More’ project aims to further improve skills across the Liverpool City Region through the provision of funded training. Through the Be More training fund, businesses based in the Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral) can access up to 70% funding towards training costs across a range of areas, including Business Management and Finance, Health and Social Care, Digital and Creative, Marketing & Sales and Physical & Mental Health. This offer is further […]

24 Aug 2022
Liverpool Town Hall

Free-to-attend Heritage Open Days coming up at St George’s Hall & Liverpool Town Hall

Liverpool City Halls are marking Heritage Open Days 2022 by offering free-to-attend events at St George’s Hall and Liverpool Town Hall. The events at both Halls are available on a limited scale and will be served on a first come, first served basis. ST GEORGE’S HALL HERITAGE OPEN DAYS St George’s Hall will be running seven FREE guided tours of their magnificent Great Hall between Friday 9 September and Saturday 17 September* to mark the 2022 Heritage Open Days programme. […]