Our Press Releases

NEW GB-WIDE SURVEY ANNOUNCED DURING ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK As English Tourism Week begins, VisitEngland, the national tourist board announces findings from the first survey of its kind on the importance of day visits to the domestic tourism industry.  The survey, conducted in 2011, in partnership with the national tourist boards of Wales and Scotland, shows […]

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) is pleased to announce that the very first of its new Taste Lancashire Produce evenings will take place at The Millstone at Mellor, on Thursday 23 February. These new dining events will help demonstrate the abundance of superb produce available across Lancashire and the creativity and talent of our local […]

The Bowland Symposium A Two Day Event Showcasing Sustainable Tourism in the Forest of Bowland AONB Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho, Lancashire – 1st and 2nd May 2012 Come and join the Forest of Bowland AONB team to learn more about the many successful sustainable tourism initiatives that have been taking place in Bowland over the […]

PRESTON REVEALS INTERNATIONAL STARS AND TALENT FOR THE GUILD CITY FESTIVAL International opera legend José Carreras has been confirmed as the headline act for Preston Guild 2012’s Proms in the Park, set to be one of the most prestigious events in the classical calendar this year. Avenham Park will be transformed into an open-air amphitheatre […]

The Bowland Symposium organised by the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team on 1st and 2nd May this year, is set to attract both a UK and European audience. This prestigious event is being held at Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho and will attract audiences from other protected landscapes in Europe, UK AONBs […]

Do you sell gifts, art & crafts or home-wares that are ‘made in Lancashire’? We are looking for retail items to feature within an editorial article in the 2012 Lancashire Visitor Guide, and are keen to hear from tourist board members who sell gifts, home-wares or art & craft items (anything except food and drink) […]

This Friday 30 September 2011 the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board will be moving to Leyland. The office will be closed all day on Friday but if you do need to contact us we will be available on 07850915058. As of Monday 3 October 2011 our new address will be: Farington House Lancashire Enterprise Business […]

JODIE ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011/12 The winners of the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011/12 were announced at a glittering black-tie event hosted by West End star and Lancashire lass Jodie Prenger, on the evening of Thursday 22 September 2011, at the Paradise Room, Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool.   This […]

The Forest of Bowland AONB team will be hosting two ‘Green Showcase’ events in the Forest of Bowland to increase awareness of green accredited businesses in October. Join in on a showcase event and visit some fantastic green accredited tourism businesses. This a great opportunity to have a tour of the businesses, learn more about the green accreditation and sustainability and […]

THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE – BEST TOURISM EVENT Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011/12   The Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2010/11 take place on Thursday 22 September 2011, at the Paradise Room, Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool and will be presented by Lancashire lass and West End singing sensation, Jodie Prenger. Amongst these most coveted tourism […]

Carousel of Candy Floss, Popcorn and Doughnuts   CULINARY ringmaster Graham Floyd brought all the fun of the fair to Twelve Restaurant & Lounge Bar for Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board’s (LBTB’s) Lancashire HotShots evening! Among the highlights of a delicious three-course menu was a dazzling quartet of fairground attraction desserts as well as masala […]

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011/12 Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) and visitBlackpool are delighted to announce that Blackpool-born singing sensation, Jodie Prenger, is to present and perform at 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. Jodie […]