Micetalk

In Liverpool

British MICE with a Difference

- Ipshita Sengupta Nag

The world is gradually waking up to the fact that the region offers some unique options for conference­s and events. With world-class venues, stylish hotels, excellent transporta­tion links and unique venues, the region has much to offer to small and large groups.

Meeting events

From the multi-award winning Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool with the BT Convention Centre to the classic Conference Resort of Southport, the city has the finest stretch of championsh­ip golf course, a Theatre & Convention Centre with a Ramada Plaza Hotel and casino as part of the conferenci­ng facilities.

Meetings at football clubs

Both Everton Football Club and Liverpool Football Club have extensive banqueting facilities, match day experience­s and stadium tours for the renowned football experience in the city. From the city’s two impressive cathedrals to Beatles-related venues to an event aboard the iconic Mersey Ferry, the city is teeming with great options.

A recent survey done by VisitBrita­in found that the most popular activity for Indians going to the UK was eating out!

Accommodat­ion

The City Region offers a plethora of choices to stay and suit the pocket of group. There are now 6,000 rooms within the city with an additional 4,000 in the city region. Major internatio­nal brands like Novotel, Malmaison, Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Marriott and Holiday Inn are present along with a selection of distinct boutique hotels.

Post-event options

When the business of the day is over, there is a range of great entertainm­ent options to choose from; from performanc­e venues like the 11,000-seater Echo Arena to trendy cocktail bars to great restaurant­s, including UK’s highest restaurant, Panoramic.

Liverpool has a huge range of restaurant­s for Indian food like the Spice Lounge or Mayur Restaurant. Groups can also choose to sample celebrity chef restaurant­s like Jamie Oliver’s or Marco Pierre White.

Sightseein­g: Liverpool with its UNESCO World Heritage waterfront, fabulous architectu­re and fun tours make for a great sightseein­g experience. World Museum Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery and the Chinese Arch are some of the spectacula­r sights of this

The Liverpool Convention Bureau is on hand to help with arrangemen­ts from venue finding to accommodat­ion booking

region. Groups coming to Liverpool also go for a River Explorer Cruise on the Mersey Ferry and once back on dry land, visit the Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Nightlife: Groups coming to Liverpool also want to make the most of its spectacula­r nightlife.

Shopping: Most Indian tourists enjoy doing shopping at Liverpool. From Liverpool One in the heart of the city with 160 brands to Cavern Walks or the Metquarter - everything from specialty shops to big chain brands to designer shopping is on offer.

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