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18 Jan 2012
Tourism Alliance announces new president
Sir David Michels, the president of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) and a former group chief executive at Hilton International, has been named Tourism Alliance president.
In addition to his role with the BHA, the hospitality sector veteran is also a board member at Strategic Hotels and Resorts and
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18 Jan 2012
Cruise tragedy 'a blow' to entire sector
The grounding of a Carnival Corporation-owned cruise liner off the coast of Italy "will surely strike a blow" to the industry, according to the European Cruiser Association (EUCRAS).
However, EUCRAS and other industry organisations have insisted cruising remains among the safest forms of travel, following
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17 Jan 2012
RSC to unveil major new touring partnership
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced a major new touring and education partnership involving five leading regional theatres, which will run between 2012 and 2015.
Hull Truck Theatre Company; Newcastle Theatre Royal; Hall for Cornwall; Southampton's Nuffield Theatre; and York Theatre Royal will partner with the RSC from April this year.
The RSC said the partnerships will expand its Learning and
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16 Jan 2012
Family spa resort opens in Peurunka, Finland
A €12.4m (US$15.7, £10.2m) resort boasting both a spa and indoor water park has opened in Peurunka, central Finland.
Kylpylähotelli ja Kuntoutus Peurunka houses a Nautilus-branded spa with 13 treatment rooms, spa pools, a large sauna area and relaxation area.
The treatment menu includes
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13 Jan 2012
£25m Arun 'leisure blueprint' to be considered
Senior members of Arun District Council (ADC) will consider a £25m "blueprint" for the future leisure and cultural facilities and services at a meeting due to be held on 16 January.
The local authority's cabinet are to be presented with the strategy - Planning for Culture and Leisure in Arun to 2028 - by consultants Colliers International.
Cabinet members will be asked to commission a delivery programme
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13 Jan 2012
RBC calls for Magna Carta project support
Runnymede Borough Council (RBC) has met with local residents and groups to discuss a proposed project that would mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta.
A permanent visitor centre with interpretation area and facilities for community use feature as part of the council's plans for the scheme, which is earmarked for completion in 2015.
RBC chief executive Paul Turrell said that a "solid
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13 Jan 2012
Dreamland CPO public inquiry commences
A public inquiry into Thanet District Council's (TDC) bid to acquire Margate's Dreamland site through the use of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) has commenced.
The local authority, working in conjunction with the Dreamland Trust, is proposing to create the world's first heritage amusement park comprising historic rides and attractions.
TDC planning projects manager Ashley Hills and Dreamland Trust chair Nick
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13 Jan 2012
Edinburgh's Royal Mile future discussed
Around 100 local residents and businesses have attended an event organised by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) in a bid to debate the future of the Scottish capital's Royal Mile.
The local authority said that action is required to maximise the historic street's potential for both residents and visitors, with three key areas earmarked for improvements.
Among the issues targeted by CEC is the day-to-day
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13 Jan 2012
'Boat hotel' opens to guests in London
A new one-bedroom, maritime-themed 'hotel' installation, which forms part of the London 2012 Festival, has opened at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.
Located on the roof of the venue, A Room for London has been designed by David Kohn Architects in conjunction with Fiona Banner
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12 Jan 2012
Varadkar upbeat after Irish visitor numbers fall
Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar has underlined the importance of focusing on attracting more business for Ireland, following the publication of the latest visitor number figures.
According to the Central Statistics Office, the number of overseas visitors was up by 6.8 per cent between January and November 2011, but fell between September and November.
Varadkar said that Ireland was in line for its first
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12 Jan 2012
Work begins on Four Seasons Disney hotel
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has begun construction work on its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort.
The property is a joint venture partner between the hotel group,
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11 Jan 2012
Europa-Park names new wooden coaster
Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, will launch two new major additions to its offering in 2012 - a wooden rollercoaster called Wodan and its fifth themed hotel with more than 1,000 beds.
The theme park, which is owned by the Mack family and is one of Europe's largest with more than 4 million visits each year,
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11 Jan 2012
2012 Games to boost sports gambling sector
Experts from Sheffield Hallam University's Sports Industry Research Centre (SIRC) have predicted the 2012 Games will help drive growth in the sports gambling sector by 2015.
The industry will be worth £3.2bn in three years, an increase of nearly 6 per cent on current levels, according to the centre's annual General Sport Expenditure Trends essay.
It is also thought the sports clothing sector is to benefit
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