United by fire
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An international fire festival, Beacon Europe, will commemorate the establishment of the European single market on Dec 31, 1992. Beacons will be lit in the capitals and countryside of all European Community countries. Sparks Group representative, Bruno Peek has organised the event. Charitable fund raising events will also take place. A day of music in London will end with the lighting of the first British beacon. European anthem, Drum Fire-Feu de Joie commemorates the event.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1992
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David Welch
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David Welch heads the Royal Parks Agency following his appointment as chief executive to the Royal Parks in 1992. The agency was established in April 1993 to oversee management of the parks. Welch is committed to recreational use of the parks but is aware of the problems associated with large numbers of visitors. New ventures include policing the parks on horseback and the restoration of the Regent's Park Victorian flower garden.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1993
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Welcome to Kent
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The White Cliffs Country Tourism Association has introduced a pilot training initiative at Dover, England. The White Cliffs Welcome project comprises 25 one-day seminars on client care and language training. The scheme aims to attract overseas visitors to spend more time in Kent. If successful the scheme will be extended to Thanet and Shepway, England. Public and private funding has met costs of 40,000 pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1993
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