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18 Sep 2024

WHY LIVERPOOL IS THE ULTIMATE HOST FOR THE MIA SUMMIT 2024, AND HOW YOU CAN HELP US WIN – WITH JUST A COUPLE OF CLICKS!

By Lisa Owen, Head of Business Tourism, Liverpool Convention Bureau AS A CITY RENOWNED FOR ITS RICH HISTORY, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE LIVERPOOL IS PROUD TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AS THE HOST OF THE PRESTIGIOUS MIA SUMMIT AND miaList AWARDS IN NOVEMBER 2024. This is more than just another event for us; it’s testament to the dedication of our local business events community and the Liverpool Convention Bureau (LCB) team, who have worked tirelessly to elevate Liverpool City Region (LCR) as […]

12 Aug 2024

Introducing Andrew Harrison, Marketing Liverpool’s new International Bidding Manager

Liverpool City Region is no stranger to the global stage, a place well known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and dynamic business environment. As it continues to rise as a leading international convention destination, the appointment of Andrew Harrison as Marketing Liverpool’s International Bidding Manager marks an exciting new chapter. With his extensive background in the events and conventions industry and a deep-rooted passion for Liverpool City Region, Andrew is set to play a pivotal role in elevating our […]

27 Jun 2024

REBRANDING LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAU

From 2018 to 2024, colourful, cartoon ‘pop-art’ inspired superhero designs energised Liverpool Convention Bureau’s brand and identity. But we’re hanging up the cape and going in a more sophisticated direction for the foreseeable future. It’s the perfect time for a fresh new look, as we’re heading into a very busy period, with a bold new vision and an even brighter future. LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAU’S EXCITING YEAR Liverpool Convention Bureau (LCB) has started the year with a series of important initiatives, […]

24 May 2024

NEW ACTING BUSINESS TOURISM CHIEF SHARES HER VISION FOR THE FUTURE

LISA OWEN, MARKETING LIVERPOOL’S NEW ‘ACTING HEAD OF BUSINESS TOURISM’ SHARES HER THOUGHTS ON HER NEW ROLE AND HER PLANS TO FURTHER ENERGISE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S BUSINESS EVENTS SCENE. With over two decades of experience in destination marketing and convention bureaus, I am incredibly excited to lead Liverpool City Region’s business tourism team – A team determined to further propel our region into the global spotlight for business events. My business tourism career began in the world of conference management […]

18 Jan 2024

Thinking Bigger in San Diego: My Experience at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024

As the International Bidding Manager for Marketing Liverpool, I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend PCMA Convening Leaders 2024. Being selected as one of PCMA’s ’20 in Their Twenties’ granted me a scholarship to participate in the PCMA Congress held at the San Diego Convention Centre from January 7th to 10th. With over 5,000 professionals from around the world, Convening Leaders 2024 aimed to ignite innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking in the ever-changing business events landscape. It was more […]

16 Oct 2023

COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!

WINNING WIDER RECOGNITION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PUTTING YOURSELF FORWARD ‘Most improved Destination for Sustainability’. Silver Award for ‘Best UK Convention Bureau’. ‘Best Digital Marketing Campaign’ and nominations for ‘Best Tourism and Leisure Campaign’ ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ ‘Best Metropolitan Festival’ and ‘Best Visitor Experience’ for our work on Liverpool’s hosting of Eurovision 2023 – All in the last few months! This year Marketing Liverpool has been on the receiving end of some fantastic accolades, but it’s not about us. […]

17 Jul 2023

LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAU – MAKING CONNECTIONS AND TAKING ON THE COMPETITION AT ‘THE MEETINGS SHOW’ 2023

The genuine smiles. The warm and welcoming hugs. The sunny dispositions and super-supportive atmosphere. The Meetings Show, held this year at ExCeL London, from 28 – 29 June, is always a fun and friendly event, where meetings and incentive travel professionals enjoy catching up, sharing successes and upskilling one another on leading industry developments and trends. But make no mistake, participating cities and city regions are there to compete. Major events bring in major amounts of economic investment and can […]

05 Oct 2022

OUR MISSION TO IMEX AMERICA

SECURING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS FOR LIVERPOOL CITY REGION CAN BE A BIT OF A GAMBLE. YOU PLAN AHEAD. PRACTICE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. PLAY YOUR BEST HAND AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. Yes, there’s an element of luck. But Marketing Liverpool’s Business Development Manager, Suzanne Watson, doesn’t believe in luck. She believes you make your own luck and that’s why she’s heading to IMEX America with the confidence of a seasoned, professional card shark. “This is the part of my […]

23 Sep 2022

Liverpool scores a hat-trick at specialist industry awards

In an award ceremony held in London on 9 September the team from Liverpool Convention Bureau celebrated winning the Silver Award for ‘Best UK Convention Bureau’ at the M&IT Awards 2022. Celebrating the best in Meetings & Incentive Travel the awards are considered the Oscars of the industry.  Coming only second to Glasgow Convention Bureau, Liverpool Convention Bureau repeated the success of winning Silver in the same category in 2021, cementing their status amongst the best.   On the successful win, […]

31 Jan 2022

Vote for Liverpool Convention Bureau for the 2022 M&IT Awards

The M&IT Awards holds a special place in the meetings and events calendar, representing the pinnacle of British awards industry excellence, for the past 35 years. Brought to you by Northstar Meetings Group, the awards bring together more industry professionals than any other awards event, to recognise the phenomenal people that drive this wonderful industry forward. Once again, Liverpool Convention Bureau would like to ask for your help by casting a vote for them in the category of ‘Best UK […]