Around 100 guests attended the launch event of Visitor Economy Skills Week.
The event officially opened the week with speakers Robert Hough, Chair of Liverpool City Region LEP, Dan Power, Head of Hospitality at People 1st and Stephen Roberts, Visitor Economy Board Champion for Skills.
Over 50 events took place at seven City Region colleges over the week including artisan bread making, a day in the life of a zoo keeper, barista training, as well as master classes in handmade chocolates, macaroon making, cake decorating and fresh pasta.
The closing and awards ceremony took place on Thursday 11 February.