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06 Sep 2012
Tourism 'operating normally' following Costa Rica earthquake
Costa Rica Tourism Board has confirmed that the country's sector is "operating normally" following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, which struck on the northern Pacific coast yesterday (5 September). The earthquake affected areas near Playa Samara and Sardinal, with hotels in the region said to be operating without issue, although some have incurred minor damage. A spokesperson said: "The country is carrying out all necessary
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06 Sep 2012
Family vacation insights report launched by PGAV Destinations
Image: The research involved 700+ US families PGAV Destinations has published new research that offers "groundbreaking" insights into the planning, enjoyment and processing of family vacations - both domestic and overseas. The Art of the Family Vacation was compiled by H2R Market Research on behalf
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06 Sep 2012
Heritage Lottery Fund boost for Bury's Fusilier Museum
The Fusilier Museum in Bury, Greater Manchester, has received a boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards its Onward and Upward redevelopment project. Earlier this year, the museum submitted a bid for nearly £700,000 for the creation of a new open store area, which will allow it to open up its full collection to the public. As part of the application process, the HLF has requested match funding of £530,000, with the
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05 Sep 2012
SkyStar experience to close at Hong Kong's Ocean Park
Image: The park will not continue to operate SkyStar Hong Kong's Ocean Park has confirmed that it will "not continue" to operate the SkyStar helium balloon experience, following a report into an incident which took place in June. The government's Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has completed
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05 Sep 2012
FlowRider to be added to Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio is to become one of just a few hotels across the US - and the first in Texas - to provide a FlowRider among its facilities. The 54ft x 22ft (16m x 7m) experience simulates a "barrel-less" waves and incorporates a sloped wave surface. It will be added to the hotel's existing 4-acre (1.6-hectare) waterpark. General manager Gino Caliendo said: "While regional water parks
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05 Sep 2012
Council finalises Dyffryn Gardens agreement with National Trust
A new agreement that will lead to the National Trust taking over the management of Dyffryn Gardens from the Vale of Glamorgan Council (VGC) from January 2013 is now complete. The trust has signed a 50-year lease to operate the 55-acre (22-hectare) attraction near Barry, which received £6.15m from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 1997 towards a major restoration. VGC leader Neil Moore said: "The National Trust can take this
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05 Sep 2012
Odeon Cinemas announces launch of Apprenticeship Academy
Image: More than 20 young people have secured roles Odeon Cinemas, one of the UK's largest cinema chains, has launched a new Apprenticeship Academy - offering jobs and work-based training for young unemployed Londoners. The operator is working in conjunction with national training partner Lifetime and has
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05 Sep 2012
DCMS names Sir Peter Bazalgette as Arts Council England chair
Image: New ACE chair Sir Peter Bazalgette The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced Sir Peter Bazalgette is to replace Dame Liz Forgan as the new chair of Arts Council England (ACE). Sir Peter's appointment for a four-year term is effective from 1 February 2013 and was one of the
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05 Sep 2012
Lo-Q to expand into Asia after signing Sanderson Group agreement
Lo-Q, a developer of a virtual queuing system for theme parks, waterparks and other leisure attractions, is to expand into Asia after signing a new agreement with The Sanderson Group. The company is listed on the UK's Alternative Investment Market and it is hoped the new partnership will lead to collaboration in sales, promotion and support across Asia. A senior Lo-Q manager is to work in the Australian multi-national's
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05 Sep 2012
ACE extends loan scheme for creative firms to second region
Arts Council England (ACE) has extended a loan programme for cultural and creative firms into a second region, following a successful pilot launched across London earlier this year. Yorkshire and Humber businesses will now be able to apply for funding of between £5,000 and £25,000 - plus support and advice - as part of the Creative Industry Finance initiative. It is thought the programme will mostly benefit businesses who
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05 Sep 2012
New research: Eiffel Tower 'most valuable' monument in Europe
Image: The Eiffel Tower is worth EUR434bn to Paris The Monza and Brianza Chamber of Commerce in Italy has revealed that the Eiffel Tower is Europe's "most valuable" monument - worth EUR434bn (US$544bn, £342bn) to Paris. In the research, the organisation found the value and brand of the landmark tower was
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04 Sep 2012
Tourism Alliance welcomes parliamentary group's aviation report
Image: The report calls for enhanced UK hub capacity Tourism Alliance has welcomed a report from the Aviation All Party Parliamentary Group, which has concluded that current policy creates "significant barriers" to inbound tourism. The report has examined existing UK capacity and the Air Passenger Duty (APD) and has said that the country is at a "competitive disadvantage" to other European destinations. Among the
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04 Sep 2012
David Bellamy officially opens Bowes Museum's new-look grounds
Botanist and broadcaster David Bellamy has officially opened the new-look grounds and parkland at County Durham's Bowes Museum following a £200,000 renovation. The project comes after a £12m revamp of the museum itself and has been mainly funded by County Durham Environmental Trust through the Landfill Communities Fund. Support was also received from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust and Teesdale Action Partnership, with
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04 Sep 2012
Wakefield Council to sell off Clarke Hall Educational Museum
Wakefield Council has announced it plans to sell off Clarke Hall Educational Museum after a tendering exercise failed to secure a new organisation to operate the heritage attraction. The local authority started its search for an external operator after the museum's Designated School Grant was withdrawn last year - leaving no funding to keep the property open. A formal process was launched in December 2011 and a council
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