Tourism Society News 16 November 2005

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OLYMPIC BID TEAM WINS TOURISM SOCIETY ACCOLADE

The London Olympic Bid Team has been awarded the 2005 Tourism Society Award (15 November 2005).

The Award, given to organisations or individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to UK tourism, was presented at the Society's annual dinner at St Stephen's Club, Westminster.

Handing the Award to Mike Power, who was Chief Operating Officer of the successful bid team, Lord Thurso, the Society's President said: 'The remarkable effort by everyone involved in the bid has given our tourism industry, throughout the UK, an opportunity to rise to the occasion, give a global audience a quality experience, and make every visitor welcome and wanting to come back for more'.

Mike Power, receiving the Award, thanked the Society for the accolade. He said 'We have seen the huge benefits which the Olympics can bring to the host nation, and welcoming visitors from across the world was, and continues to be, central to our planning for 2012.'

-ENDS-

For further information, please contact:
Flo Powell Tel: 020 7488 2789 Email Flo

Note to Editors:

The Tourism Society (est.1977) is the leading network of professionals in the industry. All sectors are represented, including: accommodation, attractions, destinations, operators, travel companies, writers, academics, students and consultants.

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