Olympian bid effort brings games to London 2012
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The economic aspects of the 2012 Olympic games, which are going to be held in London, are discussed. The government has estimated an increase, in the capital's visitor's economy to five billion pounds, due to the oversea visitors to the United Kingdom. The events can promote the British economy by around nine billion pounds.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2005
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34,000 playing fields lost since 1992
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National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) says nearly 34,000 playing fields have been lost since 1992. It was referring to recently published figures by Department of Cultural, Media and Sport (DCMS). The views expressed by members of NPFA on the report are also presented.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2005
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Tennis museum unveils details of revamp
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The revamp plans of the London based Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum of its exhibitions by Mather and Co. is discussed. The revamp plans include, new installations such as the 3D projection of the legendary player, John McEnroe, etc.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2005
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