The props on the graphic information wall include two seats from Liverpool FC’s Kop, lab coats from the School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool One shopping bags and Ben Johnson’s Cityscape, as well as a Sony Playstation game, Little Big Planet, developed in Liverpool.

A Superlambanana, another big draw, will also be making a return, covered in facts about Liverpool and the city region.

Paul Whitehead, head of marketing for Liverpool Vision, organisers of Liverpool at MIPIM, said: “Our brand is the biggest asset we own and we need to keep our sights high and build on our successful year in the international spotlight in 2008 when Liverpool received an unprecedented level of interest.

“Last year’s MIPIM was the most successful yet for Liverpool and, while our presence this year is to be scaled down, there will be a total business focus reflected in the new-look stand.

“As always, our purpose at MIPIM is to make sure as many people know about our ever-increasing offer to businesses and tourists and understand Liverpool’s investment potential and in the current economic climate this has never been more important.”

DAILY Post City Editor David Bartlett will be in Cannes next week to bring you all the Liverpool news. You can follow his online diary that will include a number of guest blogs at bit.ly/dalestreetblues