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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
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
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
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
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
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 City Region Visitor Economy: Reflecting on Today, Shaping Tomorrow – From Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, Managing Director Natalie Wyatt
2025 has been about building the foundations for the future, to enable us to...
26th 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 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
Liverpool launches countdown to UEFA EURO 2028
Liverpool city region has proudly taken part in the official launch of UEFA EURO...
12th Nov 25
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
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
Liverpool City Region Employer Network Launches Free Webinar: Modern Work Experience – Let’s Make It Work
Businesses across the Liverpool City Region are invited to take part in a free...
31st Oct 25
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