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23 Jul 2024

MARKETING LIVERPOOL PROMOTIONMAL OPPORTUNITIES

Hi there, I’m Chris Adderley, Commercial Manager at Marketing Liverpool. If you’re part of the visitor economy in our vibrant city, I’m excited to share how partnering with us can elevate your business and connect you with millions of potential customers. Let’s dive into the fantastic promotional opportunities we have in store for you. Why Partner with Marketing Liverpool? Liverpool City Region is a hub of culture, history, and entertainment, attracting over 66 million visitors annually and generating a whopping […]

18 Jul 2024

Full Pride in Liverpool weekend programme announced

LCR Pride Foundation are championing LGBT+ voices and asking for them to #BeHeard as they release full plans for the region’s flagship pride festival weekend. Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ charity revealed their annual theme ‘Be Heard’ will be at the heart of Pride in Liverpool’s 2024 programme, which will take place on 26, 27 and 28 July. Pride Classical, a first-of-its-kind open-air orchestra concert, kickstarts Pride in Liverpool weekend and will see Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears light-up the mainstage […]

17 Jul 2024

easyJet announces two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Oslo and Sharm-e-Sheikh

easyJet has today announced it will launch two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to the Norwegian capital Oslo and winter hot-spot Sharm-el-Sheikh, in Egypt providing more choice and variety for customers flying with the airline this winter. Oslo is a brand-new destination on easyJet’s network this year where vibrant nightlife, diverse cuisine and iconic architecture meet scenic natural beauty. Both services will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays throughout the winter with flights to Oslo beginning […]

09 Jul 2024

Liverpool awarded ‘Tourism Oscar’ for city’s hosting of Eurovision 2023

Liverpool has received a prestigious “Tourism Oscar” for its outstanding hosting of last year’s Eurovision Song Contest. This month, Liverpool was honoured with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ award at the 2024 Visit England Excellence Awards, marking one of the rare instances where an entire city has been recognized with this accolade. This award adds to a growing list of national honours celebrating the remarkable collaboration between the public and private sectors across the city region, which culminated in an […]

05 Jul 2024

A CULINARY ADVENTURE IN BORDEAUX: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S FOOD SCENE TAKES THE STAGE

By Roz Lloyd, Marketing Manager at Marketing Liverpool From the 27-30 June 2024, I had the incredible honour of representing Liverpool City Region, alongside the team at Marketing Liverpool, at the prestigious Bordeaux Fête le Vin – an international culinary festival celebrating the best of Bordeaux’s gastronomy and culture. As the guest city, Liverpool brought its unique blend of culture, music, sport, and, of course, culinary excellence to the heart of Bordeaux. This event was not just a showcase; it […]

02 Jul 2024

“This place captures your heart with its vibrant culture, rich history, and the friendliest people you’ll ever meet—every visit to Liverpool City Region should be unforgettable. That’s what we’re here for…”

Read our ‘day-in-the-life’ feature from Mark McKenna: One of Liverpool City Region’s longest-serving tourism front-of-house team members. Hello! My name is Mark, and I have the privilege of being a Senior Advisor at the Liverpool City Region Tourist Information Centre (TIC), nestled in the heart of Liverpool ONE, the city’s flagship retail and leisure destination. I’ve been with the TIC since November 1986, which is almost 38 years now, and let me tell you, there’s never a dull day at […]

27 Jun 2024

REBRANDING LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAU

From 2018 to 2024, colourful, cartoon ‘pop-art’ inspired superhero designs energised Liverpool Convention Bureau’s brand and identity. But we’re hanging up the cape and going in a more sophisticated direction for the foreseeable future. It’s the perfect time for a fresh new look, as we’re heading into a very busy period, with a bold new vision and an even brighter future. LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAU’S EXCITING YEAR Liverpool Convention Bureau (LCB) has started the year with a series of important initiatives, […]

25 Jun 2024

LIVERPOOL’S TAYLOR TOWN TRAIL GIVES TYPICALLY WARM LIVERPOOL WELCOME TO POP SUPERSTAR AND HER GLOBAL FANS

The buzz from Taylor Swift’s electrifying three-night stint at Anfield Stadium has left Liverpool enchanted, largely thanks to the talented lady herself, but also in no small part, to the creative and whimsical welcome provided by Culture Liverpool, Make CIC and Marketing Liverpool. From June 8 to 16, the city transformed into a Swiftie paradise, celebrating Taylor’s beyond-iconic eras with 11 breathtaking art installations. Imagine strolling through Royal Albert Dock and encountering a majestic 7-foot butterfly, a homage to Taylor’s […]

25 Jun 2024

Liverpool announced as guest city at Bordeaux Fête le Vin

Liverpool, a city renowned for its rich maritime heritage, vibrant cultural offering, unique hospitality and world-famous music scene is delighted to be invited as guest city to the prestigious Bordeaux Fête Le Vin in June 2024. Liverpool has a long relationship with Bordeaux, and after welcoming Bordeaux to Liverpool in 2022 for the inaugural ‘Taste Liverpool. Drink Bordeaux’ food and drink festival, it’s now Liverpool’s honour to be welcomed to Bordeaux for Fête Le Vin 2024. This esteemed invitation is […]

25 Jun 2024

TAKE A LOOK AT LORD HALL’S JOURNEY THROUGH HIS FAVOURITE PLACE TO VISIT IN LIVERPOOL CITY REGION – BIRKENHEAD PARK

Join us as we delve into one of Liverpool City Region’s most beautiful places, with the esteemed Tony Hall CBE, former BBC Director General and current Chair of the LCR Visitor Economy Partnership Board. In our short film, the last in our series of films #LCRLVEP films, Lord Hall shares a nostalgic and heartfelt tour of his cherished childhood retreat, Birkenhead Park, stating: “I used to come here as a kid… Very colourful. Very beautiful… You can sit and look […]