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11 Mar 2014
Bond boosts Glencoe visitor numbers by 40 per cent
James Bond is being credited with helping to significantly boost visitor numbers to one of Scotland’s mountain landscapes last year after it was featured in the latest Bond film Skyfall. Glencoe saw more than a 40 per cent increase in
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11 Mar 2014
Camel Republic attraction coming to Thailand
Garment retailing and manufacturing company Pena House Group is looking to make the most of Thailand’s tourism economy by developing a new Camel Republic attraction in the region of Cha-am.
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11 Mar 2014
Proposed legislation would ban Orca shows in California
In the wake of CNN’s controversial documentary Blackfish, state legislation that could come into effect in California, US, could spell trouble for SeaWorld attractions, which would no longer be able to have orca shows in the state. At
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07 Mar 2014
Christian group plans US$120m Old Testament theme park
A Christian Group is looking to push ahead with plans for the construction of a US$120m (£71m, €86.5m) Old Testament theme park, based around a central Noah’s Arc structure. The 800-acre attraction, known as the ‘Ark Encounter’, is set to feature a
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07 Mar 2014
Johnson supports BHA apprenticeship drive
London mayor, Boris Johnson, is supporting the British Hospitality Association in its pledge to create 7,000 new apprenticeship positions in the catering industry by the end of 2016. The initiative was launched on 3 March at the Premier Inn in Leicester Square, where Johnson helped some apprentices serve breakfast to hotel guests. Johnson said that London’s international appeal as a tourist destination makes hospitality one of the city’s boom industries. “The hospitality industry is forecast to grow by over
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07 Mar 2014
New heritage body for Scotland
The Scottish Government looks set to create a new organisation to manage the nation’s heritage. The Historic Environment Scotland Bill is proposing the merger of Historic Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of
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06 Mar 2014
Carlson Rezidor to open first hotel in Crete
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced its first hotel on the Greek island of Crete, in partnership with the Geniatakis family. The 318-bed Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Crete Milatos is scheduled to reopen after renovations in Q2 of 2016.
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05 Mar 2014
Global landmarks at risk from rising sea levels, says study
Famous attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and the Statue of Liberty are at risk of being lost under rising seas caused by climate change, according to a new report. The study, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters looked
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05 Mar 2014
Six Flags to open record-breaking swing ride in New England, US
Six Flags New England will open the world’s tallest swing ride with its upcoming New England Skyscreamer. The 400ft (121m) ride will be able to launch 24 people 40-storeys into the air while spinning at speeds of around 40mph (64kmph). Since 2011, Six Flags has installed SkyScreamers in seven of their
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04 Mar 2014
European hotel sector given boost at IHIF
Europe’s brightening economic outlook will offer significant growth opportunities for the hotel industry if it can adapt to the post-recession marketplace, delegates heard today at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin. Speaking at the event, which runs from 3-5 March, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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