Our Press Releases

With the announcement of the General and Local Elections on 6 May, LBTB is now working within the communication restrictions of the pre-election period.  Though work at LBTB continues as normal, we will not be issuing press releases/statements relating to our corporate activity throughout this time. You can find information about the work of LBTB […]

New Tourism Commission calls on industry to shape the debate A new, independent committee with the aim of boosting the region’s visitor economy is calling on tourism businesses and professionals to help shape the agenda for tourism in the Northwest. The new Visitor Economy Commission for England’s Northwest aims to influence and enhance the regional […]

LANCASHIRE AND BLACKPOOL TOURIST BOARD ANNOUNCES 2010/11 TOURISM AWARDS SHORTLIST Today (23 March), Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) announced the shortlist for the Tourism Awards 2010/11, from a record-breaking number of entries. LBTB’s annual Tourism Awards recognise high achieving tourism businesses across 14 categories, including the much coveted Taste Lancashire Award, for quality eating […]

Interactive Blockbuster Invites Visitors To Be The Star Lancashire’s Tourism bosses are using groundbreaking technology to bring the seaside resort into the homes of British holidaymakers. Would-be visitors browsing www.blackpoolthemovie.com will find themselves starring in their very own Blackpool movie trailer, featuring favourite photographs from their online photo albums and propelling them on a white-knuckle […]

Lancashire Visitor Guide, from Pendle to Olympia Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) is celebrating British Tourism Week (15-21 March), which aims to raise the local, national and international awareness of the importance of Britain’s £114 billion visitor economy, with two launches of its new Lancashire Visitor Guide 2010. In a departure from previous guides, […]

23/02/10 Seven Northwest finalists up for English tourism ‘Oscars’ Seven businesses from England’s Northwest have been shortlisted for some of the tourism industry’s highest accolades in the annual Enjoy England Awards for Excellence. Organised annually by Visit England, the awards recognise the best of the country’s tourism businesses and professionals. This year the Northwest has […]

Award for Blackpool’s Ambition  Blackpool has been named ‘Town of the Year’ in a prestigious awards ceremony marking property development, building and regeneration work. More than 600 industry professionals gathered at Manchester Central on Thusrday for the Property Week North West 2010 Awards. Thirteen categories rewarded the individuals, teams and projects that have excelled in […]

TOURISM AWARDS – IT’S NEVER BEEN EASIER TO ENTER  Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) is looking for winners and there’s never been an easier time to enter our annual celebration, to recognise the very best tourism businesses in Lancashire and Blackpool. The LBTB Tourism Awards are the county’s premier tourism awards, leading to the […]

BASHALL BARN HAILED THE FUTURE OF ON-FARM RESTAURANTS Bashall Barn in Clitheroe, Lancashire, has been awarded the best on-farm restaurant award from the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA). Selected by judges for its innovative and exciting food offer, the winner was announced on Tuesday 26 January at Farm & More, the farm retail […]

Work Begins on Innovative New Lancashire Visitor Attraction Work has commenced on the landmark floating visitors centre at Brockholes, off Junction 31 of the M6. The designs by Adam Khan, chosen through a RIBA competition, are set to provide Lancashire with a new landmark that will attract visitors from all over the UK. The building […]

As we countdown to the culinary delights of the festive season, Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) is reflecting on a year-round celebration of Lancashire produce and quality eating establishments, as well as a number of ‘foodie’ landmarks and several awards and nominations that have raised the county’s distinctive food and drink offer on a […]

Grand Designs for Museum of Lancashire. – £2m re-style Investment in The Museum of Lancashire means this centrally located Grade II listed building will become a central  "hub" venue for Lancashire Museums. Here visitors will be able to get their first taste of the Lancashire story and be sign posted to the wealth of varied […]