We’re Recruiting! Head of Commercial and Business, Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership. We’re looking for a commercially minded, strategically driven leader to help shape the future of the Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy. This is a pivotal role, working across all six local authorities and with partners including VisitBritain, VisitEngland, Department for Culture, Media and Sport and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). LCRDP Managing Director, Natalie Wyatt, believes this role offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape our region’s future […]
Visitors to St George’s Hall will have an exciting opportunity this summer to experience one of Liverpool’s most stunning architectural treasures, when the Hall unveils its magnificent Minton tile floor for an extended public reveal from 17 July to 2 September 2026. Usually protected beneath a wooden covering to preserve its intricate craftsmanship, the Minton floor is one of the finest examples of Victorian design in the world. Comprising 30,000 handcrafted tiles, the mosaic has captivated hundreds of thousands of people over the decades, with its rich colours, classical motifs and remarkable level […]
Heading to Liverpool City Region soon? We’ve got great news! Over the coming weeks, a dedicated Visitor Welcome point will be set up right inside Lime Street Station — making it even easier for visitors to get the most out of their time in our incredible city region. Whether here for the day, the weekend, or a full adventure, the friendly team at the Lime Street Station information hub will be on hand to help visitors discover: Top attractions Cultural […]
Liverpool Convention Bureau, part of Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, are calling on local venues to support the newly launched UK Conference and Meeting Survey 2026, the UK’s only national research study that tracks the size and value of the conference and meetings sector year on year. Now in its 33rd consecutive year and supported by VisitBritain, UKCAMS plays a vital role in shaping national understanding of how the sector is performing and evolving. The 2026 edition collects data on […]
Liverpool is set to welcome the Lunar New Year in style with a series of vibrant events and activities taking place across the city centre to mark the Year of the Horse. The main Chinese New Year celebrations will be held on Sunday 22 February in and around Liverpool’s Chinatown – home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe – with Saturday 21 February also offering a smaller, quieter programme of events. Activities will take place from 11am to 5pm […]
A new initiative from the University of Liverpool is set to accelerate business innovation and growth across the Liverpool City Region (LCR) by connecting local SMEs with talented student interns. Liverpool Interns, part of the University’s commitment to strengthening knowledge exchange and supporting regional economic development, offers businesses the chance to host a student for an 80‑hour project placement—backed by a £1,000 bursary to cover salary costs. The programme is designed to help organisations unlock fresh ideas, tackle specific projects […]
VisitBritain has awarded funding to Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership to encourage French and American visitors to explore the north-west of England and the surrounding regions. The GREAT Gateway Innovation Fund – which sees destinations and the tourism industry working in partnership to drive visits and visitor spending through regional gateways – will focus on easyJet’s Paris-Liverpool flights. Marketing Manchester will also receive funding, set to drive visits through Virgin Atlantic’s New York-Manchester route. In total, nearly £400,000 of funding […]
Filming is now underway on A Town in Nova Scotia and Saviour, the latest productions to receive investment from the Liverpool City Region Production Fund delivered by the Liverpool Film Office, following its relaunch in Autumn 2025. They join an impressive investment portfolio that includes recent acclaimed dramas This City is Ours (BBC/Left Bank Pictures), The Responder (BBC/Dancing Ledge) and Time (BBC/BBC Studios) The Fund is delivered by Liverpool Film Office and supported by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. A Town in Nova Scotia is the first feature […]
Retail and entertainment destination outperforms national trends with exceptional sales and footfall increases as it celebrates its ‘best ever Christmas’ Liverpool ONE has delivered its strongest festive trading performance to date, with double-digit footfall growth and strong sales increases beating national benchmarks with an 13% increase in footfall during the festive period, alongside an 7% uplift in sales, making it the destination’s best Christmas ever. Performance was especially strong during the period between Christmas Day and New Year, when footfall […]
The World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September 2025 boosted the local economy by more than four million pounds and reinforced the global standing of the city according to a new evaluation report by Quantum Consultancy, which reveals that hosting the event delivered multiple economic, social and reputational benefits. The Report calculated that the Championships delivered an overall economic impact of £4.03 million with many of the prime beneficiaries being local hotels shops and businesses in the hospitality sector, with […]