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 […]
Liverpool is now the UK’s most-filmed city outside London – and at the heart of its thriving screen industry are two sisters helping to make the magic happen. Faye and Claire Newton, long-established location managers with credits on Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, The Ipcress File and Amazon’s Heads of State, founded Liverpool Locations to connect productions with local expertise and create new opportunities for people entering the industry. “We love what we do, but it was about finding a way to […]
Liverpool city region has proudly taken part in the official launch of UEFA EURO 2028, joining cities across the UK and Ireland in celebrating the beginning of the countdown to the biggest UEFA European Championship ever staged. Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson and Councillor Mike Wharton, as Deputy Mayor of the Combined Authority, represented the city and region at the official UEFA launch event at 20.28 in London. Colin Chong, Everton FC’s Chief Real Estate and Regeneration […]
Giant Chandeliers, world class circus performers and never ending rainbows will all be on show in Southport next year as part of a hugely ambitious programme of new cultural events. As one of the UK’s most historic seaside destinations, Southport has long drawn generations of visitors with its elegant boulevards, Victorian architecture and flamboyant history. For over two centuries, it’s been a place of performance, spectacle and eccentric entertainment with visitors from Napoleon III to Judy Garland revelling in Venetian […]
Purple Tuesday: Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever For Liverpool City Region’s Visitor Economy
Every year, on the first Tuesday of November, businesses worldwide come together to observe Purple Tuesday, a movement dedicated to enhancing the customer experience for people with disabilities. WHY ACCESSIBILITY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS There are over 1.3 billion disabled people worldwide, representing 17 per cent of the global population. In the UK alone, the Purple Pound, the collective spending power of disabled people and their families, is worth a staggering £274 billion annually. Yet, three in four disabled customers […]
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 is gearing up for a ‘Super Saturday’ of events and people are being urged to plan their journey with care and allow more time to get in and out of the city. On Saturday, 1 November, a series of events will be taking place throughout the day and into the evening, each bringing large numbers of people into Liverpool City Centre. They are: The Rugby League Ashes series game at Hill Dickinson stadium at 2:30pm Gladiators Live at the […]
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 […]