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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

August 2026
Liverpool Traditional Holiday Montage

Experience Liverpool City Region the Traditional Way

There is something wonderfully refreshing about a holiday that doesn’t require an app, an...
26th Aug 26
Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2026

Enter the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2026

Applications Close at 5:00pm on Monday 7 September. Submit your entry before the deadline...
26th Aug 26
UKEL - Inclusive sport and Culture Festival

ACCESSIBILITY CASE STUDY: UKEL

Liverpool’s inaugural Inclusive Sport and Culture Festival will make history in 2027, taking place...
25th Aug 26
PR & Communications Manager

Vacancy: PR & Communications Manager

Key Information: Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £51,356 to...
17th Aug 26
Liverpool city skyline, waterfront and the three graces (The Royal Liver, the Cunard and the Port of Liverpool Buildings) on the River Mersey in North West England, UK.

Liverpool City Region Visitor Economy Hits Record £6.8bn as Tourism Growth Surges

Visitor numbers rise 7.8% to more than 61.5 million, with tourism supporting 57,591 jobs...
17th Aug 26
Nord VisitLiverpool

NORD: SUSTAINABILITY ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS

As one of Liverpool City Region’s leading dining destinations, Nord is demonstrating how sustainability...
14th Aug 26

A Town Built on Glass Gets Ready to Welcome the World

As the International Festival of Glass arrives in St Helens for the first time,...
11th Aug 26
LEX - Liverpool Experience Campus

Super League Basketball Brings Professional Basketball back to Liverpool

Super League Basketball (SLB) today announced the launch of its landmark 10th franchise, returning...
5th Aug 26

Come Together for River of Light

River of Light – the iconic light art festival – will return to the...
5th Aug 26
Liverpool City Region Hotel Reception - Guest warmly welcomed.

WHY TRUST IS BECOMING THE VISITOR ECONOMY’S BIGGEST COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

A great location, a compelling experience and a competitive price have always been important...
4th Aug 26
July 2026
Liverpool Christmas Markey 2025 - St Georges Hall

Liverpool Christmas Markets set for return as 2026 festive programme revealed

Liverpool City Council has unveiled its plans for the 2026 festive season in the...
31st Jul 26
Photo from recent Destination Welcome Training Session - Liverpool City Region.

Free Destination Welcome Training Launched to Enhance Visitor Experiences Across Liverpool City Region

Businesses and organisations across Liverpool City Region are being encouraged to take advantage of...
29th Jul 26

Vacancy: Conference Assistant Opportunity at Liverpool Convention Bureau

Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026 (midnight) Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool Contract:...
24th Jul 26

Tell VisitEngland Your Autumn News

VisitEngland is looking ahead to autumn and is asking destinations to share relevant news...
23rd Jul 26
Montage - Accessibility for All Forum 2026

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL FORUM: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

At the Liverpool City Region Accessibility for All Forum, held on the 29th June...
21st Jul 26
Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport

THE OPEN DELIVERS MAJOR BOOST FOR LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS 

As The Open Championship drew to a close at Royal Birkdale on Sunday 19th...
21st Jul 26
Aerial view of St Helens' 'The Dream'.

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: THE WALK THAT LEADS TO THE DREAM 

A former colliery turned wide-open woodland, a quiet walk that builds to something unexpected...
21st Jul 26
The Beatles Story - Green Award

SUSTAINABILITY CASE STUDY: THE BEATLES STORY

As one of Liverpool City Region’s best loved visitor attractions, The Beatles Story is...
21st Jul 26
Liverpool Cavern Club

The Cavern Club Announces Partnership with National Museums Liverpool for Landmark 70th Anniversary Exhibition

The Cavern Club is proud to announce a major new partnership with National Museums...
20th Jul 26
The Beatles Story - Green Award

The Beatles Story Earns GOLD Award for Sustainability from Green Tourism

The Beatles Story at Liverpool’s historic Royal Albert Dock has been recognised with a...
18th Jul 26