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Tuesday 17, August 2010
WTTC welcomes UK Prime Minister's plan on new tourism strategy
The organisation representing the world's foremost private-sector Travel & Tourism businesses, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has welcomed the Prime Minister's promise to establish a new tourism strategy by the end of the year.
Tuesday 17, August 2010
VisitBritain welcomes Prime Minister’s speech on tourism
Sandie Dawe, CEO of VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, said: “We are delighted that the Prime Minister has declared so clearly that tourism is fundamental to the rebuilding and rebalancing of our economy. And we share his determination to use the coming decade to boost Britain’s international competitiveness in tourism and to take our industry to a whole new level’.
Tuesday 17, August 2010
Extreme weather in August, 2010
Why have there been such severe floods in Pakistan; record-breaking high temperatures in Moscow resulting in forest fires and damaged crops, and major floods in China? Our Chief Scientist Professor Julia Slingo investigates these significant events.
Friday 13, August 2010
TAT to organise 8 events to bring back the famous Thai “Smileâ€
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organise eight special events around the theme of the famous Thai smile in a bid to rebuild the good image of Thai tourism and facilitate the return to normalcy following the recent political disturbances.
Thursday 12, August 2010
VisitBritain warms up the nation's welcome
New tips on extending a warm welcome to overseas visitors in the run up to the 2012 Olympics are launched today by VisitBritain, the national tourism agency.
Tuesday 10, August 2010
IMEX 2010 post-show survey – buyers prove their spending power
More than 1000 hosted buyers responded to the IMEX 2010 post-show survey and results show that the award-winning trade show continues to deliver on its promise of high quality exhibitors, outstanding networking and education and, above all, abundant business opportunities.
Tuesday 10, August 2010
Art in Antarctica with One Ocean Expeditions
Polar cruise operator One Ocean Expeditions (www.oneoceanexpeditions.com) takes popular polar photographer Daisy Gilardini and her partner, watercolour artist David McEown, to Antarctica.
Friday 6, August 2010
Businesses must plan for climate change
UK businesses need to be ready to face the risks and benefit from the opportunities that climate change could bring, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced.
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