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Marketing Lancashire is thrilled to announce that Blackpool and the Fylde College (B&FC) will be the Headline Sponsor of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.   Annie Kerfoot, B&FC’s Vice Principal, Foundational Economy, said: “Blackpool and the Fylde College is proud to be supporting the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.  “Tourism and hospitality play a vital role in Lancashire’s economy and these awards are an essential platform and showcase for the talent, practices and achievements […]

It’s December, which can only mean one thing; the Visit Lancashire Advent Calendar is back, with a whole host of prizes from Lancashire based businesses.   Head to the Visit Lancashire website or social media channels every day in December to discover the latest prize between December 1st and 24th  for your chance to win, it is the perfect way to enjoy the festive countdown.   New prizes, provided […]

Did you know that Lancashire was one of the places that was home to the sound of Wassailing, bringing neighbours together, as “vessel maids” carrying decorated boxes of fruit and herbs from door to door at Christmastime? You can revisit the Christmases of the past with a trip to some of Lancashire’s historic halls and gardens this festive season for more traditions from times gone by.   This is […]

Marketing Lancashire, Lancashire’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), is celebrating Lancashire Day on Thursday 27th November by asking visitors and residents to relive and share their grand days out in the county. Each year Marketing Lancashire dedicates their online channels to celebrating the culture, lifestyle and achievements of Lancashire, to put the Red Rose county […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the Large and Small Events and the Hospitality and Tourism Student categories of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026. These three categories now complete the full list of finalists who are now invited to celebrate their achievement together, at Lancashire’s only county-wide […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the Unsung Hero category; a special award that celebrates customer service excellence and recognises those who go over and above their normal duties, to deliver outstanding experiences for visitors to Lancashire. They are:  Vikki Harris, Marketing and Partnerships Director of Marketing […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire, the county’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership, announced the finalists in the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, the only county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses. Between today’s announcement and the awards ceremony, to be held in February 2026, the finalists will progress through a number of stages including mystery shopping, announced visits and […]

Lancashire beckons this summer with an exciting tapestry of experiences as a reminder why our remarkable county continues to capture hearts and imaginations! From the dramatic coastline where golden sands meet rolling hills, to the vibrant cultural renaissance sweeping through historic towns and villages, there has never been a more exciting time to discover what […]

Lancashire’s only county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses Marketing Lancashire, the county’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) has now opened applications for this year’s competition to find the very best tourism and hospitality businesses in Lancashire. Tourism and hospitality businesses across Lancashire are invited to apply and with 22 categories available, there’s something to […]

A recent event hosted at Oswaldtwistle Mills brought together key stakeholders and community leaders to spotlight the significant economic, social, and cultural impact of tourism in Hyndburn and across Lancashire. The event, with a presentation by Visit Lancashire, underlined the importance of the visitor economy in Hyndburn in supporting jobs. According to newly released data, […]

New research published today by VisitEngland demonstrates the positive cultural and social impacts that tourism has on local communities across the UK. The report – ‘The Social Value of Tourism’ – found significantly higher levels of community pride, sense of wellbeing and social cohesion amongst residents living and working in areas frequented by both domestic and international visitors. […]

The county’s annual STEAM report, which evaluates the volume and value of visitors to Lancashire, has been released by Marketing Lancashire, the county’s LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership).  It analyses data from hospitality and tourism businesses gathered in 2023 and shows that visitors to Lancashire rose to 66.7million, up by 2.8% on previous 2022 figures. […]