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The latest news and insights from across the Liverpool City Region, brought to you by the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership team
January 2026
LIVERPOOL NAMED AMONG WORLD’S TOP TEN DESTINATIONS FOR 2026 BY PANACHE TRAVEL
Liverpool’s status as a leading global destination has received a major boost after Panache...
22nd Jan 26
Music lovers coming from all four corners of the UK to enjoy 2026 Southport Jazz Festival
Music lovers are making their way to Southport from all four corners of the...
22nd Jan 26
Culture 26: Made in Halton Launches
Winter DeLight at Victoria Park in Widnes saw the official public launch of Culture...
21st Jan 26
New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy – Including LCRDP Response
Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national...
21st Jan 26
Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership Announces 2026 Visitor Economy Summit
Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) will host its 2026 Visitor Economy Summit on...
21st Jan 26
Strawberry Field Liverpool achieves Gold Standard for Sustainable Tourism
The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field Liverpool centre has been awarded Gold Green Tourism certification,...
21st Jan 26
Royal Liver Building 360 Launches New Interactive Exhibition Bringing Liverpool’s Icon to Life
Liverpool’s most recognisable landmark has unveiled a new state-of-the-art interactive exhibition at the Royal...
20th Jan 26
Chase the Rainbow: Southport Lights Up February Half Term with Free Immersive Art Event
Southport is set to glow this February half term as Lightport, a brand-new free...
19th Jan 26
Tour de France set to boost Liverpool City Region Visitor Economy
Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy is set to see a significant boost with the...
15th Jan 26
Liverpool City Region has been announced as a host for the 2027 Tour de France
Start and finish locations announced for 2027 Grand Départs in the UK Full route...
15th Jan 26
DISHOOM TO OPEN PERMIT ROOM LIVERPOOL IN MARCH
An all-day bar-café and social destination arriving in the heart of the city. Dishoom is...
15th Jan 26
FREE WEBINAR: The Purple Pound: Why Accessibility Information Matters Tuesday 20 January 2026 | 2.00pm | Online
Disabled visitors and their families are a major market, but many tourism businesses lose...
15th Jan 26
MESSAGE FROM NATALIE WYATT, MANAGING DIRECTOR – LIVERPOOL CITY REGION DESTINATION PARTNERSHIP
Dear Partners, As we continue our trajectory into 2026, I’d like to look ahead...
15th Jan 26
Public to have their say on delivery of Liverpool City Region’s transport ambitions over next 15 years
Residents and businesses are being urged to help shape how transport investment will be...
14th Jan 26
Wanted: AI leaders and innovators to help ‘inform, shape and drive’ use of AI for Good in Liverpool City Region
AI thought leaders and innovators are being sought for a new taskforce that will...
14th Jan 26
Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrade welcomed
Liverpool is among the areas of the North of England that will benefit from...
14th Jan 26
21 new Southport developments we’re excited to see in 2026 as town enjoys investment boom
Southport is busy preparing for an exciting year in 2026 with some huge developments...
14th Jan 26
Southport Jazz Festival returns with biggest names in jazz and visitors from across UK
Some of the biggest names in British jazz are heading to Southport this January...
14th Jan 26
TRIPADVISOR AWARDS PUT LIVERPOOL IN THE UK’S TOP THREE PLACES TO VISIT
Liverpool has once again secured its place among the nation’s most celebrated destinations, earning...
14th Jan 26
PICK UP YOUR FREE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION VISITOR GUIDE TODAY – PERFECT FOR VISITORS AND REGIONAL VISITOR ECONOMY BUSINESSES
The FREE Liverpool City Region winter 2026 Visitor Guide is now available to pick...
8th Jan 26