Liverpool is a shortlisted host city for Eurovision 2023

Liverpool remains in the running to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool – and six other cities – have made the shortlist as the potential host city for next year’s flagship event. Twenty cities submitted expressions of interest. The city has successfully sailed through the first part of the bidding process, with the BBC … Read more

BLOG: Making room for disabled people. And why it really matters.

Novotel, Paddington Village, Liverpool

An estimated 250,000 people in the UK require assistance to get in/out of bed and to access a toilet/shower. But how many hotels provide a room with a hoist to cater for that need? Graham Garnett, Liverpool City Council’s Inclusive Design Officer, knows the schocking answer and thanks to a phone call, began a quest … Read more

BLOG: Liverpool Tops the charts (Again)

With the release of the Music Industry Body (BPI) ‘All About The Music 2022’ report, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, Kevin McManus tells why it confirms what all sensible music fans already know – that Liverpool is simply the best music city in the whole world! “Well, in reality the report doesn’t quite … Read more

Escape the Everyday in Liverpool this summer

A woman walking in front of a graffiti wall with the logo 'Escape to Liverpool'

A major new campaign has launched aimed at attracting visitors to the city region this summer.  Running throughout June and July the campaign, funded by VisitEngland and launched this week, encourages visitors to take part in the National Tourist Board’s ‘Escape the Everyday’ marketing campaign supporting England’s tourism industry recovery with a trip to Liverpool … Read more

Liverpool. Feels Like Christmas

A family of three take a selfie at the Albert Dock at Christmas

Hands up who’s excited for Christmas? Magical Christmas markets, non-stop shopping and historic streets filled with world-class culture (and pantos!). And if you’re ready to drop after all that shopping, Liverpool’s got it covered with cosy pubs and restaurants – perfect for every taste. The city’s Christmas 2021 marketing campaign – ‘Liverpool. Feels Like Christmas’ … Read more

Liverpool appoints new Heritage Chief

Liverpool City Council has made its first major move since the city lost its UNESCO World Heritage status. The city council has created a new role – Head of Heritage Preservation and Development – to manage, curate and promote its historic assets and to act as a champion for the city’s heritage sector. Despite the … Read more

New visitor attraction for Liverpool gem

Liverpool’s jewel in the crown, St George’s Hall, has taken a step closer to opening a brand new visitor attraction in 2021 thanks to a £250,000 boost. The funding, part of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, will be invested in a high-tech digital visitor experience which will enable people to step back in time and … Read more