Liverpool's travel and tourism sector is welcoming a post-Covid resurgence. Although not back to pre-pandemic levels, the city is seeing a significant recovery in the industry, which is expected to continue in the wake of hosting events such as the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
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00:00 I'm Emily Bonner, time now for your latest news updates.
00:03 Liverpool's travel and tourism sector is welcoming a post-Covid resurgence.
00:08 Although not back to pre-pandemic levels, the city is seeing a significant recovery in the industry,
00:13 which is expected to continue in the wake of hosting events such as the Eurovision Song Contest.
00:18 Formal plans for a multi-million pound revamp of a major Liverpool art gallery have been confirmed.
00:25 It was announced last year after securing a grant from the UK government's levelling up fund
00:30 that Tate Liverpool would undergo a significant refurbishment.
00:34 Large artworks made entirely of sustainable bamboo will be showcased in Liverpool
00:40 for a one-day free family-friendly festival.
00:43 Imagine bamboo is everywhere.
00:45 We'll take over St. George's Square in Chinatown on Sunday 20th August
00:49 and will feature local artists' intricate creations.
00:52 That is all your local headlines for now.