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China offers UK £50m aid for Olympics
Huawei, a chinese telecoms company, has offered to install a £50m phone network in the London Underground that would enable passengers to use their mobile phones while on the move in time for the London Olympics 2012
China offers UK £50m aid for Olympics
Huawei, a chinese telecoms company, has offered to install a £50m phone network in the London Underground that would enable passengers to use their mobile phones while on the move in time for the London Olympics 2012
Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber hide out in Miami
Although not officially a couple, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have been making headlines around the world recently, with the young lovebirds spotted at the Gansevoort Hotel in Miami.
City of God - could Rio’s latest mafia war end its dream of Olympic and World Cup glory?
With hosting rights to the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, Brazilian tourism has never had it so good. But this week’s gang battles in Rio have highlighted its toughest challenge – safety, and whether the city’s image of beautiful beaches and non-stop parties will be overshadowed by favela violence.
London 2012 ‘falling into place’
The International Olympic Committee has reported that “preparations are advancing at an astonishing rate” following the latest Coordination Commission visit to London. During the three-day visit, the Commission, led by Chairman Denis Oswald, received updates on the progress made since its last visit in July, and visited a number of venues, including Wembley Arena.
Sochi to stage F1 Grand Prix
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed the Black Sea Resort of Sochi will host a new Russian Grand Prix between 2014 and 2020. Ecclestone has been keen to expand the reach of F1 in recent years, with Singapore, China, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi all added to the calendar.
Live Olympics Special: It’s Rio!
After the tightest Olympic bidding battle for years, Rio de Janeiro finally emerged as dramatic winner of a cliff-hanging vote by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen. IOC president Jacques Rogge finally produced the slip of paper bearing the 2016 host at 18.30 local time, ending a 17-month bidding process and rewarded a mountain of work both out in public and behind the scenes.
Rio favourite as Olympic bidding reaches fever pitch
Chicago and Toyko have been eliminated in the first round of bidding to host the 2016 Olympics. In one of the most fiercely-fought campaigns in Olympic history, anticipation has reached fever pitch ahead of tonight annoucement whether Rio or Madrid will win the bid.
James Robertson, MP, Jamaica @ Olympics - Beijing 2008
James Robertson MP - Jamaica, Minister without Portfolio Office of the Prime Minister Planning and Development in Beijing, China at Olympic games.
Charlie Dang, The Westin Financial St, Beijing @ Olympics - Beijing 2008
Charlie Dang is one of the key players in the Chinese hospitality industry. He is the Area Managing Director of Northern China for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, as well as the GM of the Westin Beijing Financial Street, which was voted “China’s Leading Conference Hotel” at the World Travel Awards in June.
Porto Zante taps into luxury market
Greece’s tourism industry has seen a boost following the successful hosting of the Olympic Games in 2004. And since the re-establishment of a Ministry of Tourism, a new vision of Greece as a year-round, diverse and unique destination is emerging.
Rania Wannous, Corporate Communications Manager, Visit London @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News is Rania Wannous, Corporate Communications Manager, Visit London, tells BTN about plans to target emerging markets for the London Ol Rania Wannous, Corporate Communications Manager, Visit London, tells BTN about plans to target emerging markets for the London Olympics 2012.