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VisitEngland Research Shows Industry Happy with Autumn Performance 1 December 2010.   Results, released today, from VisitEngland’s Business Confidence Monitor show the majority of accommodation businesses are satisfied with levels of business over the autumn, and are positive about prospects for 2011. The findings provide a broadly positive picture for the industry in which 81 per […]

Rich still desire luxury tourism despite credit crunch, says VisitBritain research Rich tourists still have an appetite for the exclusive luxury experiences that Britain offers despite the economic downturn, according to a new VisitBritain report. The report ‘’Luxury Travel: Understanding the Luxury Consumer’’  identifies seven new trends in luxury travel that are capturing the imaginations […]

For Channel 4’s Four In a Bed Programme  Channel 4 is back to make a second series of Four In a Bed and you could be a part of it. Do you think you have a great B&B? Would you like to show the nation why they should book in? Do you think your business knowledge […]

The standard rate of VAT is currently 17.5 per cent but will be increased to 20 per cent on 4 January 2011. For any sales of standard-rated goods or services that you make on or after 4 January 2011 you must charge VAT at the 20 per cent rate. If you have a cash business […]

Tourist board finalist in national marketing awards Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) is in the running for two marketing awards in the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) Marketing Excellence Awards 2010, which will be held at Grosvenor House Hotel, London on Tuesday 15 February, 2011. The awards have attracted exceptional entries from a variety […]

News from The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Company. Best Vegetarian Breakfast Product The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Co Ltd has received yet another award to add to the 165 already in their trophy cabinet. The title for ‘Best Breakfast Product’ is quite an achievement in itself, but even more so when you consider who it […]

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) has been shortlisted for two awards in the Don’t Panic social media awards.  The Some Comms Awards 2010 celebrate the best in UK social media communications, recognising the individuals and companies revolutionising the use of online to ‘communicate in cool and innovative ways’. The judging panel, including some of […]

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) is looking for more rural accommodation businesses across Lancashire, to benefit from £800,000 Rural Development Programme England (RDPE) funds through the Tourism Connect Scheme, following the success of local entrepreneurs Patrick and Julie Beaume, of the four star, Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston. The project is delivered through the Northwest […]

Winners celebrate at England’s Northwest Tourism Awards The tourism industry across the region is celebrating today (Thursday 30th September), after the seventh annual England’s Northwest Tourism Awards took place in Manchester last night. Organised by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), the 2010 England’s Northwest Tourism Awards once again celebrated the best of the region’s […]

England’s Northwest Tourism Awards announce this year’s Lancashire finalists The entries have been received, the judging has commenced and the excitement is building for the finalists at the seventh annual England’s Northwest Tourism Awards. Organised by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), the 2010 England’s Northwest Tourism Awards will once again celebrate the best of […]

Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2010 – Line Up Confirmed visitBlackpool, Real Radio and Smooth Radio are delighted to officially confirm the line- up for the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Concert 2010 on Friday September 3. Opera sensation Russell Watson will return to his native Lancashire, bringing home the famous ‘Voice’ that has performed across the […]

Come to Pendle for our 7th annual Walking Festival and see what this stunning part of England has to offer. Thousands of walkers will be making their way to Pendle in Lancashire this September for the festival packed with over 80 free guided walks. It gives walkers of all abilities a wonderful opportunity to enjoy […]