Lichfield’s MP has called on the city to showcase itself to a broader audience.
Mr Fabricant’s comments came as he sought to highlight some of the region’s gems as part of English Tourism Week.
He also spoke to tourism minister Michael Ellis about some of the area’s best attractions, but the Conservative MP said it was time for the city to attract even more visitors.
“Lichfield is still a hidden gem which partly gives it its charm,” he said. “But I am keen that it become just a little bit less hidden in order to promote local businesses.
“So I visited the cathedral, Dr Samuel Johnson’s Birthplace Museum, Darwin House and The Garrick. I was accpompanied by the Chairman of Lichfield District Council, theMayor of Lichfield, the Town Crier and others, along with the team from Visit Lichfield who promote the area. The aim was to use social media to spread the message of Lichfield far and wide.
“I met a fabulous Canadian couple who had never heard of Lichfield before, but said how pleased they were to visit our ‘fine city’. Then earlier in the week, I met up with Michael Ellis, our Tourism Minister, to tell him all about Lichfield and the attractions of the surrounding district.”
English Tourism Week takes place from March 17 to 25.
Mr Ellis said: “From the beautiful Cornish Riviera to the iconic Hadrian’s Wall, England boasts a wealth of unique heritage, breath-taking views, and world-class culture.
“English Tourism Week is a great opportunity for us to showcase the very best of what our country has to offer. In 2017 more than 44 million Brits holidayed in the UK and this week gives us a chance to raise the profile of the destinations that are so important at creating jobs and supporting the local economy.”
