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 News from Visit Blackpool James Morrison Joins Blackpool Illuminations Big Switch On Party Real Radio, Smooth Radio and visitBlackpool are delighted to announce today that James Morrison has been added to The Big Switch On Party line-up for Blackpool Illuminations Switch On on September 2nd . An international multimillion selling artist, James is renowned for […]

News from VisitBlackpool  The Stars Come Out For Blackpool Illuminations 2011 Real Radio, Smooth Radio and visitBlackpool are delighted to announce the first wave of acts to be performing at this year’s Blackpool’s Illuminations Switch On Ceremony on Friday September 2nd.  They will be Pixie Lott, Joe McElderry, Olly Murs, Paul Carrack, Wonderland and The […]

Twelve’s young chef joins Lancashire Hotshots Seaside fun has inspired the menu of  Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board’s (LBTB’s) next  Lancashire HotShot,  22 years old Graham Lloyd.  Graham, Sous Chef at Michelin Bib Gourmand and Taste Lancashire Highest Quality Assured restaurant Twelve, will take over the kitchen on Wednesday 24th August as part of the […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]