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26 Jan 2012
2011 Wales Visitor Survey results released
Wales' natural environment and the friendliness of its people are among the most appealing features of visiting the country, according to the 2011 Wales Visitor Survey.
Visit Wales carried out the research between April and September last year and includes day and overnight visitors from the UK, as
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26 Jan 2012
CIC backs cultural sector skills report
The Creative Industries Council (CIC) has endorsed a report outlining recommendations for improving the training and talent development of people working within the sector.
Skillset, the sector skills council for the UK's creative industries comprising employers and sector groups, was formed by the CIC to
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26 Jan 2012
New puppet theatre and museum for Cumbria
An art gallery located near Hutton-in-the-Forest, Cumbria, has received £300,000 from Arts Council England towards the development of a new puppet theatre and museum.
The purpose-built facility at Upfront Gallery is believed the first of its kind in England, with flexible seating for up to 140 people and offer a young people's theatre company.
It is hoped that touring puppet theatre groups will visit the venue
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26 Jan 2012
Fourth Plinth's latest artwork to be unveiled
A large sculpture depicting a child on a rocking horse, which has been created by Elmgreen and Dragset, will be unveiled at Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth in London next month.
London mayor Boris Johnson commissioned the Scandinavian duo's work - Powerless Structures, Fig 101 - last year to replace
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25 Jan 2012
Pickles rejects GBP200m Project Pinewood plans
Plans for a £200m mixed-use development at Pinewood Studios, centred around a working and living community for the creative industries, have been rejected by the government.
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has refused planning permission for Project Pinewood, having already been turned down by South Buckinghamshire District Council in 2009.
A multi-purpose community venue, indoor and outdoor sports
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25 Jan 2012
Leeds casino license bidding process opens
Leeds City Council (LCC) has announced that organisations are now able apply for one of eight licences that have been made available in the UK to operate a "large" casino.
The council is one of a handful of local authorities across the country with powers to award such a license, which is for a property with a minimum area of 1,000sq m (10,764sq ft).
LCC's full council gave final approval for a revised statement
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25 Jan 2012
New CEO outlines Cedar Fair growth strategy
Matt Ouimet, the new chief executive officer of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, has set out a new long-term growth strategy for the Ohio, US-based visitor attractions operator.
Ouimet was named president of the group last summer and has now succeeded former chief executive officer Dick Kinzel. The new growth strategy has been called FUNforward.
Enhancing guest experience is one of the strategy's components,
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25 Jan 2012
SeaWorld names new chief financial officer
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, the Florida, US-based operator of Busch Gardens and SeaWorld-branded attractions, has named James Heaney as its new chief financial officer.
Heaney joins the group with nearly 25 years of finance, analysis and operations experience, with roles including senior vice president and chief financial officer at Disney Cruise Lines.
In his new post with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment,
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24 Jan 2012
Independent deregulation study published
An independent report commissioned by the government has outlined recommendations for "widespread deregulation" in a number of areas across the tourism and hospitality sectors.
British Hospitality Association (BHA) chair Alan Parker led a taskforce responsible for the Smart Regulation and Economic Growth
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24 Jan 2012
MA criticises planned wellbeing measures
The Museums Association (MA) has raised concerns that proposed new indicators set to be used for measuring national and individual wellbeing will not consider cultural engagement.
MA policy head Maurice Davies has described the measures as "flawed" for failing to take into account participation in arts,
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24 Jan 2012
Stockton theatre revamp consultant chosen
David Wilmore of North Yorkshire-based historic theatre consulting firm Theatresearch has been appointed to work on a £4m restoration of the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees.
Jomast Developments is working alongside Stockton Borough Council on plans to overhaul the venue, which is a Grade II-listed Art
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24 Jan 2012
CBP4m funding for English museums/galleries
A total of 36 museums and galleries throughout England are to receive a share of £4m from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Wolfson Foundation.
Culture minister Ed Vaizey announced details of the awards, which include a £140,000 grant for the renovation and redisplay of
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23 Jan 2012
Lottery boost for Hitchin museum scheme
Plans to create a new museum for North Hertfordshire at Hitchin Town Hall have received a "huge boost" after securing a first round pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
The decision, which includes £123,400 worth of development funding, will now allow North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC) to move to the next stage of the application process.
Under the scheme, museums at Hitchin and Letchworth will be
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