Olympic bid unites UK sports industry
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Britain's sporting and tourism organizations welcome the government's decision to back London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic bid. Officials are of the view that a sporting event as big as the Olympic Games raises the international profile of any host country and this would bring huge benefits to London and the whole of Britain.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2003
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Blackpool moves to clean up its image
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A Quality Management Initiative (QMI) is formed in Blackpool to get rid of all sextoys, rude T-shirts and naughty post cards and to promote the town as a high quality destination that would be attractive to all age groups and families. This QMI covers the management of cafes, restaurants, hotels and the beach area.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2004
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Sports sites join forces
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A report is presented on the acquisition of Paradise Poker by Sportingbet which costed $297.5million to the latter company. The deal make Sportingbet the world's largest online sports betting and gaming group.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2004
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