Alton Towers is teaming up with CBeebies to develop a 5 acre site of themed rides and play for pre school visitors. The new attraction is due to open in May 2014. Too late for year 11 to visit but something new for year 10 to see……..hopefully.
Read Alton Towers press release by clicking on the link :
They are all going to influence our holiday plans in 2014. This is according to VisitEngland’s predictions released to the press on Friday.
Read more by clicking on the link : http://www.visitengland.org/media/pressreleases/2013/TRAVEL_TRENDS.aspx
You’ll guess which one is most likely to influence me !
How well do you know world cities ? Can you recognise their iconic skylines ?
Test yourself with this quiz : http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2013/aug/29/picture-quiz-world-cities#/?picture=416063029&index=0
One of the images in a new book published in Lonely Planet’s Beautiful World Book.
Click on the link to see a few more : http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/breathtaking-images-from-the-lonely-planets-beautiful-world-book-8866624.html?action=gallery&ino=1
Find out how Visit Britain used the fiftieth anniversary of James Bond films to promote the UK as a tourist destination.
A new report published jointly by UK Music and Visit Britain reveals how much music tourism contributes to the UK economy.
Did you know 6.5 million tourists attended a festival or gig last year ?
http://media.visitbritain.com/News-Releases/VALUE-OF-MUSIC-TOURISM-TO-UK-ECONOMY-REVEALED-e883.aspx
The current budget crisis in the USA has had a big impact on visitor access to key attractions, many have been shut since the start of the month.
Read how deals have been reached to allow them to reopen : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24507375
Well done everyone. A brilliant week of learning, 10 visits fitted into our busy week!
We all have our favourites, this one is mine and no one will ever forget lovely Clovelly. Somewhere that you’ll be talking about for a long time.
Will Jersey’s Ice Age past attract new visitors to the island ?
Read the article and make up your mind : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-24083233
Listen to a year in the life of a traditional seaside resort in the north west of England. How does it prepare for the summer season ? How does it fare during the summer season ?
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