Liverpool is a cultural hub and is a very popular location with many international and domestic tourists. They flock in their millions. Take last year for example, it saw around 67.3 million tourists hitting there to holiday in Liverpool and the surrounding areas. This is made up of 61 million day visitors and 5.5 million staying visitors. Making its tourism and associated industries worth an estimated whopping £4.9 billion a year. Also creating over 57,000 jobs.

The city’s appeal is no secret. There are so many great places and things to do and see in this city of culture. Also, Liverpool’s position on the map makes it a very quick and easy commute to Manchester at only 34 miles (55.4 km).

These factors alone make Liverpool the absolute perfect place for landlords to rent out their Airbnb properties short-term and mid-term.

Liverpool has one ginormous reputation and that is for putting on a good show. All-day and every day the city hold different events. Crowds are lining the streets waiting for entertainment. From everything from the ‘Liverpool Pride march’ and the ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon’ to the ‘Three Cunard Cruise Liners’ dancing up and down the River Mersey.

This year is going to be no exception. October and November see the ‘Rugby World Cup’ being held in Liverpool. Thousands of spectators and sports fanatics arriving at the city from every corner of the globe. It’s said there will be an estimated 857 million TV viewers watching this event. All around the world and will be an event not to miss.

If sport isn’t your thing you can immerse yourself in ‘Sound City’ which is held every year. It is the United Kingdom’s largest digital music and film festival. Here there are a showcasing of some of the newest and most exciting breakthrough artists to grace the world stage.

Want ideas on more events? Here’s another one that may interest you, the International Beatles week being held by ‘The Cavern City Tours.’ Every year this takes place and is a wonderful experience. It takes you on a journey into the lives and history of the Beatles. Their lives, homes, hangouts and everything else in between.

Fun facts about the city include that Liverpudlians have been living and working there since the year 1207. This was when King John founded and announced the borough. With 1880 establishing it as a city amongst the people. Another interesting fact is outside of London, Liverpool has the most grade II listed buildings. There are more museums and art galleries in Liverpool than anywhere else in the United Kingdom. Also, it has been said that Liverpool derived its name from the phrase, ‘Muddy Pool.’ Translated directly from the old English dialect. Not the best of names and it’s a good job that they changed it!

There is no way you can talk about Liverpool without associating the place with that world-famous phenomenon, The Beatles. All four of the band members were born and raised in this city. Indeed, they first started playing and gigging in a small underground music venue called The Cavern. They then went on to conquer the world with their music. John Lennon Paul McCartney Georg Harrison and Ringo Star elevated Liverpool into the stratosphere.

There are so many attractions to see and do in Liverpool, you won’t know where to start. For this simple reason Liverpool has the unique distinction of being a UNESCO world heritage site. Some of the many attractions include The Walker Art Gallery, The Philharmonic Hall, The Cavern Club, Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, The International Slavery Museum and the Tate Liverpool etc. The list goes on and on…

In conclusion, all of this makes this one seriously banging cool, night and day city. Once visited it’s never to be forgotten. Liverpool will stay in your heart forever.