Liverpool is a maritime city like no other; with a welcome like no other.

Liverpool City Council and the Northwest Regional Development Agency have pledged their firm commitment to the show's organisers to help deliver what will undoubtedly become one of the most successful events of its kind in Europe.

We and our partners, including The Mersey Partnership Tourist Board, will ensure the marketing, logistical and business support for this project is second to none.

We have such confidence in this project because we know Liverpool's unique cultural and commercial offer is a compelling one and that its name is once again an international calling card.

Growing affluence and wealth, aligned with proven experience in staging successful international events on a large scale, are making this a place of opportunity.

This is the city, after all, which staged Europe's most successful Capital of Culture; the city which is home to the world-class Tate Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum; the city with a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site waterfront; a city with a nightlife often described as the best in Europe.

We look forward to showing you just how good it is in 2011. Please join us.

Warren Bradley
Leader, Liverpool City Council Stephen Broomhead
Chief Executive