As part of Liverpool Convention Bureau’s commitment to developing the next generation of business events talent, the team recently welcomed Lucy Beaumont as its new Researcher. From identifying future conference bids to connecting with experts across the city region, Lucy plays an important role in helping bring business events to Liverpool. We caught up with Lucy to find out what inspires her, what she’s learned so far and why she’s excited to be part of Liverpool City Region’s business events […]
Liverpool Experience Campus to become the new home of UKREiiF in landmark multi-year agreement. Liverpool Experience Campus is to become the new home of UKREiiF, the UK’s largest real estate, investment and infrastructure event from 2028. The successful bid was supported by partners across the city region, creating a major platform for investment, regeneration and economic growth. Thousands of investors, developers, local authorities, government representatives, occupiers and built environment professionals will gather in Liverpool for what has become the UK’s […]
Liverpool Experience Campus has been confirmed as the host of the Labour Party Annual Conference for the sixth consecutive year, further strengthening the city’s position as the established home of the party’s annual gathering. The repeat selection reflects Liverpool’s unrivalled track record of delivering a conference of national significance, alongside the scale, flexibility and waterfront setting of Liverpool Experience Campus, which provides a uniquely versatile, connected environment for events of this size and profile. The 2027 conference will once again […]
New routes and additional aircraft from Ryanair and easyJet strengthen Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s European network The Liverpool City Region is set to benefit from a significant boost in air connectivity, with Ryanair and easyJet announcing a combined eight new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, alongside further investment in aircraft and capacity. Ryanair has announced a sixth aircraft based at Liverpool for Winter 2026. Representing a £450m investment, the operator is adding six new routes to Milan Bergamo, Copenhagen, […]
easyJet has today announced the launch of two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Girona and Murcia in Spain, providing customers across the North West and North Wales with even more choice for their summer holidays next year. This will be the first time in easyJet’s history that the airline has operated a route to Girona from the UK, with the launch of flights from Liverpool commencing on 28th March 2027 and operating twice a week on Wednesdays […]
Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, today (Thurs, 24 Sept) announced a sixth based aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Winter 2026, representing a US$600m investment from Ryanair in the Northwest. This additional aircraft will deliver +100,000 additional seats (+11% growth), 6 exciting new routes to Milan Bergamo, Copenhagen, Gdansk, Porto, Tirana and Warsaw, and extra flights on 3 popular existing routes to Krakow, Kaunas and Cork. Ryanair’s record Winter 2026 schedule offers customers in Liverpool and the […]
A new national campaign from VisitEngland is encouraging more people to discover England’s coastline, with Liverpool City Region’s distinctive mix of beaches, seaside experiences, waterfront, heritage, culture and outdoor activities providing plenty of reasons to plan a coastal break. The ‘All on England’s Coast’ campaign showcases the diversity of experiences available around England’s shores and encourages people to book coastal breaks through autumn, winter and into 2027. VisitEngland research shows that domestic coastal breaks are currently 18% lower year-on-year, with […]
Now ranked 45th, Liverpool is the second most improved destination in the 2026 GDS-Index, with a 20% improvement in destination management Liverpool has recorded another significant improvement in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, moving up to 45th in the rankings and recording a score of 71%. The latest results place Liverpool as the second most improved destination in Northern Europe, behind The Malverns, following continued work across the visitor economy to improve environmental, social and destination management performance. Liverpool […]
As one of Liverpool City Region’s most unique visitor attractions, Strawberry Field is demonstrating how sustainability can create meaningful benefits for people as well as places. Through its commitment to accessibility, community partnerships, responsible operations and employability programmes, the award-winning attraction is helping to shape a more inclusive and regenerative visitor economy. We spoke with Strawberry Field’s Commercial Manager, Sue Harvey about the organisation’s sustainability journey, the power of collaboration and why creating positive social impact is central to the […]
What is the LCRDP Board? The Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy is a vital component of the region’s overall economic fabric. From its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, waterfront and beaches to its vibrant arts and music scene and world-class sporting events, the city region has become a must-visit destination for visitors from around the globe. The LCRDP Board are instrumental in harnessing this potential and shaping a strategic vision for the future and delivering the region’s Destination Management […]
