The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) champions good quality service for tourists, from both the UK and overseas. The Department encourages and helps the tourism industry to improve what it has to offer, with Government Offices supporting tourism initiatives to maintain the health of the tourism industry in each region.
More information on the national picture
The North West’s many other tourism assets include:
- fine landscapes including the Lake District
- an impressive Roman and industrial heritage
- Blackpool – Britain’s top seaside resort
- world famous golf courses, music heritage, sporting events and football
clubs
The 5 sub regional tourist boards are:
- Cumbria Tourist Board
- Cheshire/Warrington Tourist Board
- The Lancashire/Blackpool Tourist Board
- Marketing Manchester – the Tourist Board for Greater Manchester
- The Mersey Partnership – The Tourist Board for Merseyside
