Destination reports
Liverpool and region
Even more investment enhances Liverpool’s facilities
Carol O’Reilly highlights the good news for event organisersWithin the Mersey Partnership, the body that promotes economic development, investment and tourism in the sub-region encompassing Liverpool, Southport and what is known as England’s Golf Coast (with 20 clubs in close proximity), the name Liverpool Convention Bureau has been introduced as a specially focused unit.
Incentive Islands
IslandsOne small step to the Isle of Man
Eliminate all previous conceptions and see the Isle of Man for yourselfThe pendulum of fashion has swung the Isle of Man right back into favour. Now its Victorian promenades and harbours, its Gaiety Theatre and its hotels with armchairs you can sink into are what so many people are relishing.
Plus it has several other major benefits in today’s world. Award winners can fly into the airport near Castletown from every corner of the UK. No one needs to travel into Heathrow or Gatwick in order to catch a flight. Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, London City, Manchester will all do fine.
Florence
FlorencePay for the event – have Florence as a bonus
A simple stroll around the city of Florence is enough to convince delegates that it is a well-chosen destinationThere are just very few cities in the world where a first-time visitor can stroll around and suddenly become aware of places they feel they have known all their lives. Florence is one of those cities, because much of it is embedded in European history, art and literature and visitors feel it in their bones.
Toronto
TorontoToronto is a multi-faceted MICE destination
ITCM’s correspondent, Natasha Blair, hosted by the Convention & Visitors Association, gives an overview of what Toronto can offer to event organisersInitially I was assured that although some people think of Canada as similar to the USA, there are important differences. We should bear in mind that HM The Queen is the country’s Head of State; Toronto, the largest city was founded by the British 175 years ago.
Toronto is far from being a sea of skyscrapers. There are sculptures positioned around the city, enhancing the landscape. During my visit, I was surprised at how few people I saw on the streets in the business districts.
Telford & shropshire
TelfordDo you really know all the wonders that England has to offer? Not if you haven’t been to Telford & Shropshire
Sydney Paulden rectifies a serious omission in his world-wide travelsThe Credit Crunch will have had at least one good and lasting effect if it turns event organisers’ attentions to the glorious opportunities they have overlooked in the UK.
I can say from a personal point of view that travelling more in the UK recently I have been astonished at how much I still have to learn about my own country.
In spite of living all my life in Britain, I have only recently been to Telford and looked around some of the fascinating places and venues that Shropshire has to offer.
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