London 2012 Olympics News
New aerial images show Olympic Park transformation
The London 2012 Organising Committee has released new aerial images showing the transformation of the Olympic Park as 2012 approaches. The latest aerial shots show the Olympic Park ‘big build’ now over 90 per cent complete, with the Olympic Delivery Authority on track to hand the site in London over to LOCOG early next year.
London Olympics outlines ticket resale procedures
The London 2012 Organising Committee has confirmed details of its ticket resale process for Olympic and Paralympic ticket holders. Those who have bought tickets directly from LOCOG before January 6th 2012 will be able to resell their tickets via the London 2012 ticketing website from this date until February 3rd 2012.
Olympic Stadium track used for first time
Top British athletes witnessed the unveiling of the track in the Olympic Stadium today as London 2012 celebrated another milestone on the Olympic Park. School children from West Ham Church Primary School in the Host Borough of Newham raced alongside some of Britain’s best athletes on the brand new track.
Jeremy Hunt to open World Travel Market 2011
UK Olympics minister, Jeremy Hunt, has been selected to open World Travel Market 2011, the leading global event for the travel industry. The final WTM before the 2012 London Olympics Games, the 2011 event will have a strong sports tourism theme as it examines the potential of the sector to bolster the UK economy.
2012 Games River Tour Service Launches
City Cruises has been working with the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver a river cruise to the Equestrian events held at Greenwich Park and launched a booking page. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.
Qatari firm confirmed as legacy owners of Olympic Village
Contracts have been signed with Delancey and Qatari Diar for the purchase and long-term management of the Olympic Village in east London. The joint venture will work alongside Triathlon Homes who will manage the affordable housing in the Village.
Sports fans invited to plan London 2012 Olympic travel
Sports fans heading to London for the 2012 Olympics are being invited to map out their route via an online journey planner. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.
Floating hotels considered for London Olympics
A floating hotel concept, dubbed ‘flotels’, is being considered by organisers of the London Olympics, in order to accommodate visitors to the capital who don’t mind trying something a little bit different.
Dow to sponsor London Olympic Stadium ‘wrap’
Dow – the second largest chemical manufacturer in the world – has been commissioned to produce a sustainable, fabric wrap to encircle the Olympic Stadium in the build up to the games.The wrap will comprise 336 individual panels – each approximately 25 meters high and 2.5 meters wide – and will help the stadium become the visual centrepiece of the London 2012 Games.
Lee Valley White Water Centre passes the test
A total of 175 elite athletes from 30 nations have taken part in a London 2012 Canoe Slalom test event at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Key aspects being looked at included the field of play, athlete conditions, the condition of the water, and how teams worked together.
Successful test held at London 2012 Olympic mountain bike venue
Thousands of spectators watched the world’s best riders compete in the Hadleigh Farm Mountain Bike International earlier. As part of the London Prepares series, the event allowed the London 2012 Organising Committee to test key aspects of its operations in preparation for next year’s Games.
London 2012 Olympic medals revealed
London 2012 Olympic medals were unveiled by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal and London 2012 Organising Committee chair Seb Coe earlier, with a little under one year to go to the Opening Ceremony. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.