http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com - News Articles en-GB Copyright Lancashire and Blackpool Conferences Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:43:14 GMT Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:43:14 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Lancashire and Blackpool Conferences News http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2011/10/1/tourism-awards-triumph-a1996 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 year’s awards ceremony, attended by over 300 representatives of Lancashire and Blackpool’s £3billion visitor econom Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2011/3/30/training-programme-enhances-lancashire-and-blackpools-best-in-uk-reputation-a1309 Conference bosses in Lancashire and Blackpool have launched an intensive training programme to build on their venue staff’s reputation as being among the best in the UK. The programme aims to build on the success of arecent‘mystery shopper’ survey which showed that the region’s conference and meetings establishments had some of the highest standards of customer service and enquiry handling in the country.  The training was organised by Lancashire & Blackpool Co Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2011/2/10/lancashires-latest-meeting-venue-floats-a-new-idea-a1301 Lancashire’s business tourism sector has a spectacular new first – with the opening of the UK’s first floating conference centre. The Brockholes facility - in the heart of a brand new nature reserve created just off the motorway on the outskirts of Preston - underlines the area’s far-from-ordinary offering for conference and meeting organisers. The county is home to some of the most unusual, diverse and intriguing conference settings anywhere in the UK. These range from Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2011/1/31/lancashire-and-blackpool-will-bewitch-the-business-visitor-in-2012-a1283 The witching hour and a once-every-20 year city celebration are attracting some of the biggest high-tech businesses to Lancashire and Blackpool. History is set to make 2012 a record year as Lancashire & Blackpool Conferences & Meetings (LBCM) bosses cement the region’s position as the UK’s most unusual and diverse business tourism destination. A combination of events, such as the 400th Anniversary of the Pendle Witch trials and the unique Preston Guild celebrations, are rai Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/11/12/high-profile-initiative-boosts-business-tourism-enquiries-by-23-per-cent-a1100 A business tourism initiative which has showcased Lancashire and Blackpool’s conference and meetings facilities at a series of high-profile events has led to a 23 per cent increase in enquiries. The results of the major awareness drive by Lancashire & Blackpool Conferences & Meetings were being announced as tourism bosses promoted the sub-region at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) annual conference. The three-day event in Manchester (November 9 – Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/10/25/a-once-in-20-years-opportunity-on-which-we-must-all-capitalise-a1089 By Tony Openshaw, Director of Marketing, Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board Most people here in the North West will be aware of the old saying “once every Preston Guild” and with the countdown to the 2012 event now firmly underway it is vital that everyone involved in tourism across Lancashire capitalises on the opportunities it will present. The important thing to focus on is that this isn’t just an event for Preston – it will attract attention to our whole area fr Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/9/22/lancashire-and-blackpool-business-tourism-chiefs-get-guild-year-boost-a1066 Lancashire and Blackpool conference and meetings chiefs are aiming for a major business tourism boost from a unique, once-every-20-years event. They joined forces with the organisers of Preston Guild 2012 to highlight the strength of the area’s business tourism offering at two high-profile national events taking place on September 21 and 22. They used Event UK 2010 at the NEC Birmingham and office*at London’s Earls Court to promote what’s on offer during Preston’s year Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/8/4/promotion-boosts-blackpools-premier-league-business-tourism-venues-a1056 Blackpool FC’s promotion to the Premier League was paying dividends for the region’s business tourism and conference venues almost as soon as the final whistle blew at Wembley on May 22. The national publicity which surrounded the team’s victory put the town and the surrounding area into the spotlight and encouraged companies and conference organisers from across the country to look again at what it has to offer. Lancashire & Blackpool Conferences & Meetings (LBCM), Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/8/2/excellence-on-our-doorstep-a1057 By Tony Openshaw, Director of Marketing, Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board. In today’s hectic business world it is sometimes quite easy to miss the things that are happening on your doorstep – or even to take things for granted. Here in Lancashire and Blackpool we are blessed with vibrant communities, glorious countryside and coast as well as great heritage. Our great variety of top-class venues for business conferences and meetings is also far from ordinary. Our ability to m Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/7/29/game-on-for-preston-in-guild-year-a1040 Proud Preston has received another major boost to its fast-approaching Guild celebrations having been named a European City of Sport for 2012. It follows the news that the city will host the 19th UK Corporate Games in 2012 – the 800th anniversary of the Guild, an event only held every 20 years. Lancashire and Blackpool conference chiefs believe the sporting double will prove a major boost for business tourism, putting the focus on all that Preston has to offer. Preston joins cities, inc Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/7/21/lancashire-and-blackpool-conference-and-meetings-venues-rank-among-uks-best-a1036 Lancashire and Blackpool’s conference and meetings venues have proved they are among the best in the UK after excelling in a ‘mystery shopper’ survey. The study, carried out by independent researchers, tested 46 venues across the county on key areas, such as managing initial enquiries and customer service. It was organised by Lancashire & Blackpool Conferences & Meetings (LBCM), a joint initiative of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board and visitBlackpool. Results Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/6/10/promotion-for-lancashire-and-blackpool-a1058 By Tony Openshaw, Director of Marketing, Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board. Blackpool FC’s wonderful elevation to the heady heights of the Premier League is evidence, if any was needed, that achievement is all about aiming high and truly believing you can reach your goals. It’s a concept which doesn’t just work on the football field but in business too. It’s one we certainly believe in when we promote Lancashire and Blackpool as a business tourism destination. Th Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/6/8/lancashire-and-blackpool-a-unique-business-tourism-destination-a1060 Blackpool Council’s successful bid to take ownership of the Winter Gardens in the £40million deal, which includes Blackpool Tower and other assets, highlights just how unique Lancashire and Blackpool is as a business tourism destination. The variety and diversity which the area has to offer delegates, coupled with the investment in and regeneration of places such as the iconic Blackpool venue, is a major plus as we step up to challenge the ‘big city’ conference and meeti Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/6/8/ambassadors-fly-the-flag-for-lancashire-and-blackpool-a1059 Leading business and academic figures have joined forces with tourism bosses to spearhead a national initiative to attract conferences and meetings to Lancashire and Blackpool. The ‘Conference Ambassadors’ will be given the full backing of Lancashire & Blackpool Conferences & Meetings. This includes comprehensive support in bidding for conferences, as well as help finding the best venues, booking accommodation and hosting fact-finding visits to the area.  Successful La Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT General http://www.lancashireandblackpoolconference.com/site/latest-news/2010/5/10/top-of-the-range-conference-centre-with-a-twist-a1005 UCLan’s major refurbishment of Westleigh House is opening soon. If you ever wanted to get married in a unique location then a former nuclear bunker could be the place for you. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has restored Westleigh House to create top-of-the-range conferencing and banqueting facilities for both the University and wider community use.  Located just outside the city centre in Lea, the one-time disaster nerve centre, complete with former Cold War bun Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT General