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Marketing Lancashire is delighted to announce the three finalists, now going to public vote for the title of Lancashire Tourism Superstar 2017 – the only award in the Lancashire Tourism Awards to be nominated and decided by the public. This special award aims to highlight the contribution of outstanding individuals who have made a real impact on […]

with more jobs, more visitors and increased spend revealed in latest figures  Today, Friday 6 October, Marketing Lancashire revealed the latest annual tourism figures have risen +4.5% to 67 million, jobs in the sector have increased by +2.6% to over 59,000 and the economic impact of the visitor economy has risen +5.3% to £4.13 billion.   Lancashire continues to excel as a destination […]

On Monday (2nd October) Marketing Lancashire in partnership with the Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub hosted the Lancashire Tourism & Hospitality Skills & Employment Forum with over 50 industry colleagues in attendance at Brockholes Conference Centre. Lancashire’s Visitor Economy Strategy, adopted by Marketing Lancashire and sector partners, aims to help tourism businesses grow and to […]

James Towers Way, the name given to the Broughton Bypass, officially opened to vehicles earlier today (Thursday 5 October 2017). The road has been named in honour of a local hero of World War One and recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC). The new road was officially opened by Jake Berry MP, Minister for The […]

Chef Nigel Haworth is celebrating 18 years of his gastronomic event Obsession by inviting 21 world class chefs with 16 Michelin stars to cook at luxury boutique hotel, Northcote. The culinary occasion will take place over 18 nights from 18th January to 4th February 2018 and sees chefs travelling from diverse countries including India, Russia, […]

The Great Exhibition of the North has teamed up with the Northern Powerhouse to encourage the public to get behind the lens and capture the essence of what makes the North ‘Great’. Running until the end of December 2017, the competition is open to all ages with entrants tasked with responding to one of four […]

Moor Hall, near Aughton in West Lancashire, officially opened in March 2017, and in just six months, the restaurant with rooms has been acknowledged by the Michelin UK & Ireland 2018 guide with the news of its first Michelin star (announced in London today, 2 October). Chef/patron Mark Birchall has created a menu of impeccably […]

A former leader of the Labour Party has visited Preston to hear about the city’s efforts to tackle inequality and keep profits local. Ed Miliband MP attended the Preston Social Forum Community Wealth Building and Taking Back Control mini-conference today, Friday, to hear about the positive new initiatives that are making the city a more […]

The Great Exhibition of the North has teamed up with the Northern Powerhouse to encourage the public to get behind the lens and capture the essence of what makes the North ‘Great’. Running until the end of December 2017, the competition is open to all ages with entrants tasked with responding to one of four themes – Northern Culture, […]

One of Blackpool Zoo’s longest serving animal experts is set to retire after 44 years of dedication to all creatures great and small. Animal Manager, Peter Dillingham, joined the zoo when he was just 32 years old after embarking on his dream career on his 16th birthday. He started on the bird section of Chessington Zoo […]

The county’s tourism industry ‘best in class’ revealed Marketing Lancashire, the county’s destination management organisation, today (Thursday 28 September) revealed the finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2017. The event, now in its 14th year is the only pan-Lancashire tourism-focused awards ceremony, taking place this year on Thursday 9 November in the magnificent, world famous, Blackpool Tower Ballroom, with Headline Sponsor […]

A week of FREE workshops, drop-ins and seminars aimed at giving Pendle businesses a boost is back by popular demand for the sixth year. Organised by Pendle Council and Pendle Vision, this year’s Pendle Business Week is running from Monday 16th October to Friday 20th October. It’s all about helping existing businesses to grow and […]