The prestigious Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards delivered one of its most memorable moments last night (5 March) when The Municipal Hotel & Spa – MGallery Liverpool was named Large Hotel of the Year, on the same night that one of its own team members, Abigail Royle, won Tourism Young Person of the Year. Abigail’s win, alongside the hotel’s major accolade, highlights a five-star venue excelling not only in standards of service but also in supporting and developing the next […]
Southport is set to sparkle this Easter weekend, from Friday 3rd to Saturday 4th April, as Town Hall Gardens is transformed into a glittering open-air ballroom for the spectacular Cristal Palace. On Friday 3 and Saturday 4 April 2026, internationally acclaimed French performance company Transe Express will bring their breathtaking large-scale production to the heart of the town as part of the Southport 2026: Elegantly Eccentric programme. Taking place during the Easter holidays, this free event promises a magical evening […]
St Helens is preparing for a landmark period of renewal as St Helens Borough Council confirms its 2026/27 budget, unlocking a series of once‑in‑a‑generation regeneration projects set to reshape both St Helens and Earlestown town centres. The budget, approved by Cabinet on 26 February 2026, forms a central pillar of the borough’s long‑term strategy to modernise key civic spaces, strengthen cultural identity and enhance the overall visitor experience. At the heart of the transformation is the ambitious redevelopment of The Gamble Building, a […]
Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) will host its 2026 Tourism Summit on Thursday 19 March 2026 at Liverpool Town Hall (map) The invitation‑only event will bring together members and key stakeholders from across the region’s visitor economy to hear updates on LCRDP’s work to date, alongside insights into future plans, priorities and opportunities for collaboration. The morning will include refreshments from 9.30am, followed by a programme of guest speakers and a panel discussion running from 10.00am to 12.30pm. Download […]
Halton welcomed a surge of cultural energy throughout February 2026, as the borough‑wide Culture 26 programme turned Widnes and Runcorn into a thriving hub of creativity, performance and community celebration. Designed to spotlight Halton’s growing cultural offer, the month‑long programme delivered an eclectic mix of live entertainment, heritage experiences and hands‑on workshops, drawing families, day‑trippers and culture‑seekers from across the Liverpool City Region. Across the borough, venues big and small played their part in bringing Culture 26 to life. Norton […]
Southport’s visitor economy is set for a major uplift following Sefton Council’s approval of its 2026 budget, which includes more than £35 million of targeted investment to strengthen the borough’s tourism offer and accelerate key regeneration projects. Despite ongoing financial pressures across local government, the Council has reinforced its commitment to delivering transformational schemes that enhance Southport’s appeal, support local businesses and create a more vibrant and resilient coastal destination. A significant share of the investment focuses on Southport’s flagship […]
The Creative Cities Convention (CCC) will return for its eighth annual gathering on 6–7 May 2026, bringing the UK’s leading event for film, TV and digital content creators to Liverpool. As the only national conference dedicated to professionals working outside London, CCC consistently attracts hundreds of industry delegates and provides a platform for regional creativity, innovation and collaboration. Each year, the convention travels to a different UK city to spotlight the strength and diversity of production across the nations and […]
Few people understand Liverpool City Region’s night-time economy as instinctively as John Hughes. A lifelong Scouser and a figure who has worked in the sector for more than four decades, John speaks about nightlife not as an abstract policy area, but as something lived, breathed and felt on the streets of the city every night of the week. We caught up with John to talk about why nightlife matters, what makes Liverpool special after dark, and where the sector goes […]
Source: Liverpool BID Company Liverpool Restaurant Week returns this Spring, celebrating the city’s characterful hospitality offer. Now in its third year, it will run from 18-26 April. Organised and funded by Liverpool Business Improvement District, Liverpool Restaurant Week launched as an opportunity to cast a spotlight on the restaurants and eateries of Liverpool city centre. Each venue creates a culinary or drink offer to take part in the week, ranging from £5 to £35. With an urge to explore the […]
We’re Recruiting! PR & Stakeholder Manager, Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership. As PR & Stakeholder Manager, this role will be responsible for developing and delivering the communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement strategy, and lead and implement the development of the internal and external communication strategy for the organisation. The post-holder will have extensive experience of working in a communications role at a senior level with a proven track record demonstrating the ability to secure media coverage across a range of […]