Virgil van Dijk understands why tourism is booming in Liverpool.The Reds captain becomes the city’s travel ambassador as Virgil van Dijk assumes a new job with Liverpool
Travel website Expedia listed Liverpool as one of the top ten worldwide trending destinations in their Unpack 2024 guide due to the region’s growing tourism. Traveler searches to Liverpool are rising 100% annually as more people from the US, Canada, Australia, Norway, and Ireland choose to visit the city.“I’m really passionate about travelling,” Van Dijk said. “Because football allows us to go to so many cities without having the opportunity to really experience them, I enjoy spending any free time I have on adventures with my friends and family. Because we both feel that travel is what made us, I am thrilled to be working with Expedia.
The Reds skipper, Van Dijk, has joined Expedia as a new ambassador in honour of Liverpool’s rising fame. The legendary Cavern Club, which launched The Beatles’ careers, the renowned Royal Albert Dock, and, of course, Anfield, where Van Dijk has spent the last six years, are just a few of the places the Dutch defender has selected for his ultimate travel guide.
Van Dijk’s travel guide to the top ten things to do in Liverpool, compiled with the help of some of his teammates, includes historical sites and, of course, football. It also includes a visit to the brand-new, five-star Municipal Hotel and Spa on Dale Street, the independently owned eateries and bars on Lark Lane, and the immersive gaming, art, and culture of Cains Brewery Village.Virgil van Dijk, captain of Liverpool, has taken on a new position as an ambassador for city transport – Liverpool Echo