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London 2012 Olympic Flame is lit in Greece
The London 2012 Olympic Flame has been lit in Ancient Olympia, Greece ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on May 18th. Actors dressed in the robes of the ancient Greeks perform in the ancient Olympic stadium following the lighting ceremony at the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, Greece.
London 2012 to boost UK foreign guests by 330,000
The UK will only welcome an additional 330,000 international visitors as a direct result of hosting the London 2012 Olympics, reveals research at the World Travel Market (WTM) Vision Conference London.
Olympic Rings unveiled at Birmingham Airport
The latest Olympic Rings have been unveiled at Birmingham Airport where thousands of fans will be welcomed to the UK this summer. Birmingham is the first airport in the UK to showcase a set of giant Olympic Rings.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Christopher Rodrigues, chairman of VisitBritain
With just under 100 days to go until the London Olympics 2012, Breaking Travel News sits down with Christopher Rodrigues, chairman of VisitBritain, at the WTTC Global Summit in Japan to find out how the city is faring.
British Airways ‘Dove’ takes to skies ahead of London 2012 Olympic Games
Heston Blumenthal, Richard E Grant and Tracey Emin have unveiled projects inspired by the London 2012 Olympic Games, produced by rising British talent who they mentored over the past year in the British Airways Great Britons Programme. BA customers will be able to enjoy a London 2012 Games inspired menu created by Michelin star chef Simon Hulstone, watch ‘BOY’ a short-film written by screenwriter Prasanna Puwanarajah and fly on a number of celebratory ‘dove’ aircraft by designer Pascal Anson.
London 2012 Olympics ticket holders urged to book travel
Olympic gold medallist Jonathan Edwards advised London 2012 ticket holders this week to book their travel to the Games to avoid disappointment. “The athletes realise just how near they are to the Games. Spectators need to realise that too – and get moving,” said Edwards.
Team GB unveils London 2012 Olympic kit
Team GB has unveiled its official kit – designed by Stella McCartney and adidas – ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Designers claim the kit is the most comprehensive range that has ever been supplied to a national team ahead of an event - combining the best in performance technologies and stand-out British style.
London 2012 confirms Olympic Flame Torchbearers and street route
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed over 7,300 inspiring people who will be carrying the Flame in the Olympic Torch Relay. The Torchbearers include those that were successful through the public nomination processes run by LOCOG and the Presenting Partners, Coca Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung.
London Olympics to come in £500 million under budget
Hugh Robertson, minister for sport & the Olympics, has told the UK parliament the London 2012 Olympic Games are likely to come in under budget. “Now 96 per cent complete we remain on time and on budget with more than £500 million of uncommitted contingency remaining,” he said, “this is a good position to be in with 150 days to go and sets us up.”
LOCOG takes ownership of Olympic sailing village
The London 2012 Organising Committee has taken temporary ownership of the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Village in Portland ahead of the Games this summer. The Osprey Quay development, which will contain 84 residential units, will house competitors and team officials taking part in the London 2012 sailing events in Weymouth and Portland.
Leading tourism bodies call for UK to utilise cultural heritage in 2012
Embracing our cultural heritage as a revenue stream in the Olympic year is crucial to our success as a tourism hub and economic power, say leading industry figures. The National Trust, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, The V&A, Tate, British Museum and National Gallery are among over 100 organisations that will come together to discuss how the sector can maximise opportunities presented by the London Olympics 2012.
Olympic Village handed over as London begins six month countdown
With exactly six months to go until the London 2012 Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority has handed over the Olympic and Paralympic Village site to the London 2012 Organising Committee. Work will now begin on the huge process to fit out the new apartments and Village site ready to welcome athletes and officials from around the world in six months’ time.