olympics-tourism

Will Vancouver count cost of Olympics?
Rising costs and the global economic downturn mean orgainises of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver will be happy to break even.
Feb 12, 2010

Olympics tourism impact 'concern'
The 2012 Olympic Games may have a "detrimental" impact on tourism in London, according to a new report.
Nov 5, 2009

Town wants Olympic cruise liners
A Kent council which hopes to attract thousands of tourists during the 2012 Olympic Games wants cruise liners to be able to dock alongside its historic pier.
Sep 16, 2009

Welsh MPs query Olympics impact
MPs warn the benefits of the London Olympics for Wales remain uncertain and worry over the loss of lottery funding.
May 22, 2009

Tourism benefits from recession
Tourism staff from the South East will try to work out how to make the most out of the recession.
Mar 4, 2009

Pottery and tourism Olympic gains
Staffordshire should promote its countryside and pottery industry to benefit from the Olympics, a task force says.
Mar 1, 2009

China tourism 'hit by downturn'
The number of foreign visitors to China fell in 2008, despite an anticipated tourist boom for the Beijing Olympics.
Jan 8, 2009

Anger at pre-2012 tourism budget
The government is criticised for slashing the budget for promoting Britain abroad in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics.
Aug 18, 2008

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