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We know it’s grand to be in Lancashire and over the next few weeks and on Lancashire Day itself, Monday 27 November, we’d like your help to spread the word by sharing what’s ‘grand’ about Lancashire history, culture and people, with the rest of the world. Whether you have a favourite ‘grand day out’, ‘grand […]

The winners of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2017 were announced at a glittering event held last evening in the magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom; with Headline Sponsor University of Central Lancashire and Host Sponsor VisitBlackpool leading the way, in support of the only county-wide celebration of Lancashire tourism. The annual awards, organised by Marketing Lancashire, was attended by over 500 guests who […]

Four of Lancashire’s top ranked and award winning chefs are gathering together to create Lancashire Feast to celebrate Lancashire Day at Hipping Hall on Monday the 27th of November—Lancashire Day. The 4 chefs were all raised in Lancashire and will be creating an 8 course menu inspired by the produce, history and provenance of Lancashire. “Lancashire’s […]

England’s Historic Cities consortium including Lancaster has secured a £1m investment from the Discover England Fund for an innovative new project to encourage more US visitors to explore regional England. The Collection brings history to life through story-telling enhanced by augmented reality and will feature itineraries that link the cities by rail, making it easy […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sold out event was bursting with business inspiration and Lancashire pride Taste Lancashire 2017, the county’s first food and drink conference organised by Marketing Lancashire brought together food entrepreneurs, retail bosses, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and influencers from the hospitality industry and was a resounding success with the capacity audience at Holmes Mill, in […]

Michelin-starred chef, food entrepreneurs, national tourism experts and leading travel blogger complete line-up for sold out Taste Lancashire 2017 Conference Marketing Lancashire today revealed further speakers for the county’s first ever Taste Lancashire food and drink conference. Taste Lancashire 2017 will bring together food entrepreneurs, retail bosses, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and influencers from the hospitality industry […]

The Department for International Trade will be chairing a panel discussion and sharing tips and expertise on making the most of Lancashire’s export opportunities, at the county’s first ever Taste Lancashire 2017 food and drink conference, organised by Marketing Lancashire. Taste Lancashire 2017 will bring together food entrepreneurs, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and influencers from the hospitality industry […]

A feast of food, travel and tourism experts gather to discuss the future of Lancashire food Travel guru Alastair Sawday and Edwin Booth, CEO and Chairman of Booths, have been announced as the first speakers at the inaugural Taste Lancashire 2017 conference, led by Marketing Lancashire in partnership with the Department for International Trade. Alastair Sawday […]