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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

December 2025

Liverpool City Region visitor economy demonstrates resilience and sets sights on future growth

Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy demonstrated resilience in 2024, with visitor spending rising to £6.251...
16th Dec 25
An Avanti West coast train pulled into a platform at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Avanti West Coast enhances connectivity on Liverpool route in new timetable

Avanti West Coast introduces more services between Liverpool and London as part of new...
16th Dec 25
Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram.

New rail stations, rapid transport links and smart ticketing: Mayor unveils city region’s £1.6bn transport investment

Mayor Steve Rotheram today revealed plans for a record-breaking £1.6bn investment in Liverpool City...
10th Dec 25

Sunnyside Guest House Honoured Among UK’s Top Small Businesses at House of Lords

A Southport business was honoured last week at a special House of Lords reception...
8th Dec 25
A drone shot of Liverpool's waterfront at night with the Three Graces buildings lit up.

Liverpool comes 3rd at European Capital of Innovation Awards

Liverpool has been named as a runner-up for the title of European Capital of...
4th Dec 25
A family of three walking through a shopping district with Christmas decorations up.

Liverpool City Region Celebrates a Spectacular Christmas Season

As winter settles in, Liverpool City Region is lighting up in spectacular style with...
3rd Dec 25
November 2025
Four girls stood it a row wearing football kits and holding footballs each with numbers on says '2,0,3,5'

Liverpool included in 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid

The City of Liverpool and Everton Stadium have been formally announced as part of...
28th Nov 25

Liverpool to host 2026 BBC Comedy Festival

Liverpool will host the BBC Comedy Festival in May 2026 as the annual event...
26th Nov 25

LIVERPOOL RE-AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS COACH FRIENDLY STATUS

Liverpool has once again been recognised by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) with...
25th Nov 25
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS WITH LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S FREE VISITOR READY ACCREDITATION

BOOST YOUR LIVERPOOL CITY REGION HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESS FREE VISITOR READY ACCREDITATION

Visitor Ready is a free, entry-level accreditation for hospitality and tourism businesses that want...
25th Nov 25

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2025 GUIDE LIVERPOOL HEROES AWARDS

The Southport families, Speedo Mick, Claire House, Mark King and Liverpool City Region Destination...
24th Nov 25

Liverpool Locations: connecting people, places and productions

Liverpool is now the UK’s most-filmed city outside London – and at the heart...
21st Nov 25
Aerial night view of Everton's Brmaley Moore Dock stadium illuminated in blue, with "Liverpool UEFA Euro 2028 Host City" projected in bright lights above, overlooking a vibrant cityscape and waterfront.

Liverpool launches countdown to UEFA EURO 2028

Liverpool city region has proudly taken part in the official launch of UEFA EURO...
12th Nov 25
A group of people posing for a photograpgh dressed in old fashioned clothing.

Southport unveil cultural programme ‘Elegantly Eccentric’ for 2026

Giant Chandeliers, world class circus performers and never ending rainbows will all be on...
6th Nov 25
Woman with visual disability explores Liverpool's Chinatown with her guide dog

Purple Tuesday: Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever For Liverpool City Region’s Visitor Economy

Every year, on the first Tuesday of November, businesses worldwide come together to observe...
4th Nov 25
October 2025
31st Oct 25
Liverpool Aerial Photograph

Liverpool gears up for ‘Super Saturday’ on November 1st

Liverpool is gearing up for a ‘Super Saturday’ of events and people are being...
29th Oct 25

Liverpool Ranked Third in England in Global Destination Sustainability Index

Liverpool has demonstrated its rising international reputation as a sustainable destination by climbing an...
29th Oct 25

Be part of a world-famous icon: high-quality food & beverage opportunity with Mersey Ferries

Mersey Ferries is more than just a transport service – it’s a regional icon,...
28th Oct 25