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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

February 2026
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University of Liverpool Launches £1,000‑Funded Internship Programme to Boost Innovation Across the City Region

A new initiative from the University of Liverpool is set to accelerate business innovation...
3rd Feb 26
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VisitBritain puts regional gateways centre stage with French and American tourists

VisitBritain has awarded funding to Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership to encourage French and...
3rd Feb 26
January 2026
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Liverpool Film Office backs two new productions

Filming is now underway on A Town in Nova Scotia and Saviour, the latest productions to receive...
30th Jan 26

Liverpool ONE delivers record-breaking ‘Golden Quarter’

Retail and entertainment destination outperforms national trends with exceptional sales and footfall increases as...
28th Jan 26

Liverpool City Region Accessible Destination Report 2025

Introduction The Liverpool City Region Destination Marketing project seeks to position Liverpool as a...
27th Jan 26
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VisitEngland Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Toolkit for Businesses

Accessible tourism can help businesses in many ways by tapping into under-served and growing...
27th Jan 26
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LIVERPOOL TO HOST GLOBAL NIGHTTIME ECONOMY SUMMIT

City leaders, policymakers and nighttime economy professionals from around the world will head to...
26th Jan 26

FROM SEASIDE TO SOUNDTRACK: SOUTHPORT’S QUIET INFLUENCE ON BRITISH MUSIC

By Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music Southport has always held a...
26th Jan 26

Accessible Escapes: A Weekend in Liverpool for Every Traveller

Liverpool City Region that blends rich heritage with modern charm, and it’s increasingly designed...
24th Jan 26

Calling experienced festive and destination operators

Liverpool City Council is exploring two major festive opportunities at two of the city’s...
23rd Jan 26

New strategy to attract, develop and grow more major cultural, sports and business events in Liverpool City Region

Liverpool City Region is on a mission to attract more major events under a new strategy agreed at...
23rd Jan 26
Panache Travel names Liverpool among the world’s top ten destinations for 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
Southport Jazz Festival

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
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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
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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
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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