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LBTB Launches Kids Writing Competition

Merlin Entertainments receives over 150 job applications. Entertainment giant Merlin, the company which owns Madame Tussauds Blackpool and SEA LIFE received a record number of job applications this week, more than 150 from around the region, as it announced vacancies for its two new attractions The Blackpool Tower Dungeon and The Blackpool Tower Eye. The […]

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Tourism Awards 2011/12 – Time to Enter

  The Northwest Annual London 2012 Conference takes place on Friday 22nd July. Highlights for the event include: – An opening address by Jonathan Edwards, Olympic Gold Medallist and Deputy Chair of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group – The announcement and unveiling of the London 2012 ‘Make your Mascot’ winner for the Northwest […]

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Visit Lancashire in 2012

HEADING FOR THE BEACH Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011/12 Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) and visitBlackpool have joined forces to present the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011/12 which will be held at the Paradise Room, Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool on Thursday 22 September 2011.  The Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards are the […]

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New Nickelodeon Wristbands

The Northwest Annual London 2012 Conference Plan your 2012 and create a legacy for the Northwest Friday 22nd July 2011 9.00am – 3.30pm Kirkby Sports College, Bracknell Avenue, Southdene, Liverpool L32 9PP Online registration is now available please REGISTER NOW England’s Northwest is fully committed to playing a full part in the London 2012 Olympic […]

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Gourmet Evening in Leyland

PLEASURE BEACH, BLACKPOOL LAUNCHES NICKELODEON LAND WRISTBANDS. Following the launch in May of the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is delighted to introduce a Nickelodeon Land wristband.  Nickelodeon Land wristbands allow parents to enjoy unlimited riding with the kids, on all 12 rides, for the same great price of £18 per wristband.  Nickelodeon […]

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Green Fingered Ribby Hall Village

Leyland’s Lancashire HotShot Says Grandma knew best Next in line for Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board’s (LBTB’s) Lancashire HotShot spotlight, is 24 years old Craig Armstrong, Sous Chef at the Best Western Leyland Hotel, who takes over the kitchen of their stunning A La Carte Restaurant, for one very special night on Tuesday 21 June. […]

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New Web Favourite – Lancashire Wedding Venues

Staff at Ribby Hall Village get their hands dirty for Green Tourism Week! In the run up to Green Tourism week, the Green Team at five-star Ribby Hall Village have dug in and got their hands dirty to launch the new Nature Trail for both holiday guests and day visitors to enjoy! The Lancashire holiday […]

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Youngest HotShot

Green Tourism Businesses Celebrated At an event held at Ribby Hall Holiday Village ion Thursday 5 May 2011. Mike Wilkinson, Chief Executive of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board, said: "It is wonderful to see so many businesses being committed to sustainable tourism and becoming ambassadors for the environment. "By doing what it takes to win […]

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Lancashire Winners Enjoy England Awards

 PRESTON IS ONE OF THE BEST NIGHTS OUT IN THE COUNTRY … AND THAT’S OFFICIAL! Preston City Centre has been awarded “Purple Flag Status” officially recognising our city centre as one of the safest, cleanest and most enjoyable nights out in England. The Purple Flag status is enjoyed by only a select few towns and […]

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Diamond Jubilee prompts Diamond Pass

SPARKLING DIAMOND PASS ANNOUNCED AT A ROYAL TIME FOR TOURISM As plans for the ‘flagship’ event on the River Thames were announced today for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, a heritage-inspired pass allowing free or discounted entry to 60 famous castles, stately homes with royal connections and other attractions – one for each year of […]

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Royal Wedding in Lancashire

Take an example from Lancaster Priory – please let LBTB know of any special events taking place and open to the public on the day of  the Royal Wedding.   Their press release follows :  Lancaster Priory invites people to celebrate the Royal Wedding in style For all those who have not received an invitation to the wedding […]

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