14 LBV NEWS
HERE’S SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT
The countdown is on to this year’s Lancashire Business Expo at Preston’s Guild Hall.
The annual event provides the opportunity for businesses across the county to grow, thrive and succeed. Now in its seventh year, the highly anticipated gathering attracts over 150 exhibitors and more than 2,000 delegates.
This year’s big B2B event will take place on Friday March 24. Organised by the Shout Network, Lancashire Business View is once again official media partner.
The expo is the perfect opportunity for organisations to promote themselves, network with like-minded people, build strong relationships and, of course, generate new leads.
For more information visit
shoutexpo.com
TOURISM’S STARS ARE THE MAIN ATTRACTION
The shining stars of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality sector were honoured at a special awards night celebrating the best the county has to offer.
The 2022 Lancashire Tourism Awards took place at the new Blackpool Conference and Exhibition Centre, with Steve Royle of Britain’s Got Talent as the guest presenter.
Lancashire Business View was a sponsor of the glittering event which took place in early February.
This year’s Special Recognition Award, selected by the judges across all the finalists, was awarded to Crow Wood Hotel and Spa Resort by Andrea Challis, who chairs Marketing Lancashire’s board.
Earlier in the evening Andrea addressed the gathering, telling the audience: “I am honestly in awe of the strength and diversity of our wonderful sector here in Lancashire.
“I have learnt through my involvement with Marketing Lancashire, and the other organisations and initiatives that I am a part of, that we have our own businesses, our own challenges and our own opportunities for growth, but when we work together, we can, and we do, achieve so much more.”
Rachel McQueen, chief executive of Marketing Lancashire, followed Andrea’s speech with her review of the last year, a year that saw Lancashire ‘fighting back’ from the impact of Covid on the tourism and hospitality sector.
She said: “Success in 2022 was hard fought, hard won, against all the odds. But successes there were, and significant ones too.”
THE ROLL OF HONOUR
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award Brickhouse Farm Holiday Cottages & Lakeside Hub, Hambleton
Business Events Venue Merlin Events, Blackpool
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park Ribble Valley Retreat, Langho
Cultural Venue/Organisation Award Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Dog Friendly Business The Lawrence Hotel, Padiham
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award Hedgerow Luxury Glamping, Newsholme
Experience
Blackpool Pleasure Beach ‘Walk The…’ Experiences, Blackpool
Hospitality and Tourism Student Charlie Nicholls, C&G L3 Diploma in Professional Cookery at Blackpool and the Fylde College
Hotel Wedding Venue Mitton Hall, Mitton
Lancashire Perfect Stay - Small Serviced Accommodation Fence Gate Lodge, Fence
Large Event Highest Point Festival, Lancaster
Large Hotel Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
New Tourism Business Ribble Valley Retreat, Langho
Pub of the Year PLAU, Preston
Resilience and Innovation Award The Whitehall Hotel and Distillery, Darwen
Self-Catering Accommodation Oakdean Cottages, Langho
Small Event Thornton Hall Christmas Adventure, Thornton-in-Craven
Taste Lancashire Award 263 Restaurant, Preston
Taste Lancashire Producer Award Brindle Distillery, Chorley
Unsung Hero Jeremy Rowlands, Meat & Drink, Preston
Visitor Attraction The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre, Brock
Wedding Venue The Out Barn, Waddington
KEEP THE DATE!
April 26: This year’s lovelocalexpo will take place at Impact Conferencing in Burnley, just off junction 10 of the M65. Lancashire Business View is an event partner. The annual exhibition attracts business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs from across the north west. For more details visit
lovelocalexpo.co.uk
April 28:
The 2023 Blackburn Beer and Gin Festival opens at Blackburn Rugby Cub. Last year’s event raised more than £40,000 for Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone. Lancashire Business View will once again be media sponsor.
May 19:
The closing date for entries to this year’s EVAS. Established in 2011, the awards celebrate the outstanding successes and achievements of the North West’s most talented female entrepreneurs. The awards ceremony will take place on September 29 at Winter Gardens Blackpool. Lancashire Business View is a media partner. For more details visit
enterprisevisionawards.co.uk
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