May we be the first to wish you a Happy Lancashire Day in time for the big day on Saturday (27). Don't forget to celebrate by joining our social media campaign and spreading #LancashireDay far and wide. Let's be loud and proud all weekend long!
This month Marketing Lancashire were delighted to announce the Lancashire Tourism Awards finalists. We have had a great response from applicants and some inspiring, passionate and creative approaches reminding us, if we ever needed it, that Lancashire has so many reasons to be proud of its tourism industry.
I'm sure you need no reminders that next week we enter December and the countdown to the big day! The Visit Lancashire advent calendar will be launched this Wednesday, with a different fantastic prize draw behind every door to enter each day. Prizes have been provided by Visit Lancashire partners and include overnight stays, foody gifts and great days out.
This partner update includes news and opportunities, including an update on Lancashire Day 2021, Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021 and Covid-19 guidelines.
Visit Lancashire News & Opportunities
Lancashire Day 2021 - Get Involved
Every year on the 27 November we mark Lancashire Day. Grab the opportunity to promote your product and Lancashire to the world!
Here at Marketing Lancashire we know it’s grand to be in Lancashire and we know you do to! On Lancashire Day we’d like your help to spread the word of how fantastic this county is by sharing what’s great about Lancashire history, culture and people, with the rest of the world.
Join us on social media using #LancashireDay and don't forget to tag us in your posts.
Finalists have been revealed who are competing in 17 categories for the 2021 awards. The Lancashire Tourism Awards are Lancashire’s only dedicated county-wide tourism and hospitality awards.
The finalists will meet the judging panels in December for the interview stage of the competition, with the winners being announced in February at the awards dinner. Good luck to all our impressive finalists.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced its intention to bid for city status as part of a national competition to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
Blackburn's unique strengths and spirit, especially how its diverse communities work together, places it in a powerful position to be successful. With city status comes potential for increased tourism, exposure, economic impact, skills and jobs.
Free fully funded business support
Just one place left!
Hosted by an experienced facilitator, this Lancashire peer group will learn from each other, gain insight from private sector experts and improve business performance. Participants will also receive 3.5 hours one-to-one business coaching. The programme is free.
A good mix of tourism businesses are already signed up.
Through the Lancashire Tourism Awards' New Tourism Business Award finalists we celebrate Partners Hampton by Hilton Blackburn, Orchard Glamping, Ridgeway Farm Blackpool and The Secret Garden Glamping who have achieved early success despite establishing their businesses in these unprecedented times for the industry. A real credit to their resilience.
Renowned chef Tim Allen has opened his first restaurant, Sōlō, in the village of Aughton and entrepreneur Mark O’Rourke, who earlier this year announced £2 million growth plans for his Fino Tapas restaurants, is now looking forward to the relaunch one of his Preston city centre restaurants 263, following the appointment of talented chef, Oli Martin. It's also great to see Nigel Haworth back at the helm of The Three Fishes which has also re-opened this month. This is testament to confidence in Lancashire's marketplace and we look forward to following all their journeys.
Nominate your Lancashire Tourism Superstar
This year the Tourism Superstar national competition is now also open to small teams of up to 10 as well as individuals, and Marketing Lancashire is now inviting nominations for Lancashire teams and individuals across the industry, to be considered for this award.
Nominate your individual or team tourism superstar – by completing this short form – which must be submitted by Friday 10 December 2021.
This section features Shop Lancashire, promoting a buy local message, showcasing Lancashire made gifts and food and drink; family fun, concerts, markets, pantomimes and workshops. Supported by both Lancashire Day and the Christmas campaigns.
You can upload your Christmas/New Year events by submitting an online form HERE
