World Heritage Site status is a great honour which will bring major benefits to the city:

• The international importance of Liverpool's historic importance and its surviving architecture, technological monuments and collections will be acknowledged internationally 
• Liverpool's image as an historic city will be improved, increase its appeal to international tourists and new business 
• Opportunities for securing public funding for heritage-led projects will be significantly increased by Liverpool's enhanced heritage status 
• The Management Plan will ensure that the Nominated Site is managed as an exemplary demonstration of sustainable development and heritage-led regeneration.