This Destination Management Plan for 2015-17 seeks to build
on the substantial investment that has been made in Blackpool
over the past decade. It strives to create a place where visitors
can enjoy an experience that matches their expectation of a
modern resort destination.
The key outcome is not merely to increase visitor numbers
and target the higher-spending leisure seekers that other
destinations are enjoying without the inherent attractions that
Blackpool possesses, but also change some of the
deep-rooted negative perceptions of the town.
The hundreds of millions of pounds worth of public sector
investment in the promenade, tramway and in the acquisition
of key leisure assets including the Tower and Winter Gardens,
have created the opportunity to change the resort’s fortunes.
This plan is underpinned by an aspirational brand positioning
aimed at changing any negative perceptions of Blackpool by
creating a high-quality, year-round family destination that is
capable of supporting a wider economic regeneration.
The essence of the “City Life On The Beach” brand is that we
seek to create a place with a contemporary city feel; a vibrant
destination that has a thriving retail, leisure and accommodation
offer, complemented by better housing, sustainable
employment and a tangible sense of civic pride.