Tourism Society News 06 July 2005

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TOURISM SOCIETY CONGRATULATES LONDON 2012 TEAM
Delight as London wins right to stage Olympic Games

The benefit to the UK's Tourism industry of winning the Olympic bid will be massive, in the years before and after 2012. The Tourism Society, a national network of more than 1,000 tourism professionals, congratulated all involved in the London 2012 bid for their extraordinary achievement in winning the Olympic Games for the country.

"This will surely go down as one of the most momentous days in the recent history of London and the UK. Some of our members played a significant role in the early stages of the development bid and will continue to provide their support," said chairman, David Curtis- Brignell.

"The hard work has only just begun and the Tourism Society will do everything it can to assist in the preparations for the Olympic Games. We will work along with the entire tourism industry to ensure that London and the other venues in England put on the best possible show in 2012 and create a sustainable legacy thereafter."

The Tourism Society believes that all competitors, officials, sponsors, media and supporters who attend the Games at venues throughout the UK will be 'tourists'. "It is important they receive a truly world class welcome and enjoy exemplary facilities and service everywhere they go, so that the tourism benefits will be felt long after 2012 across the whole country," added Curtis-Brignell.

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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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