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Take a look at the latest 2012 news including VisitEngland's 2012 press announcements and statements.
With the full support of Government, VisitEngland is already working closely with a number of partners to activate several initiatives to ensure visitors receive a genuinely warm welcome that will enhance their experience of the country.
On 7 November 2011 at World Travel Market in London, the Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt launched VisitEngland’s 2012 holiday-at-home marketing campaign. The three-year campaign will kick off in February next year with a TV advertisement and is aimed at inspiring Britons to take more short-breaks in England.
VisitEngland welcomes today’s announcement from the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), which confirmed all the communities through which the Olympic Flame will be carried during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
As top names in music, film, art, literature, dance, theatre, fashion and visual arts come together to provide a 12-week London 2012 Festival, VisitEngland looks forward to a very special time to be in England.
On 13 October 2011 at the annual Visitor Attractions Conference, the Tourism Minister John Penrose joined VisitEngland’s Chairman Lady Cobham, to launch English Tourism Week which will take place for the first time in March next year.
Jeremy Hunt announces new investment that will ensure an economic legacy for the whole country. James Berresford VisitEngland’s CEO comments on the announcement.
On 27 July, the one-year countdown will begin for London 2012. VisitEngland looks at some of countdown events taking place across the country this weekend.
On 14 July 2011 VisitEnglandhosted to the first 2012 conference dedicated to the English tourism industry. Held at the impressive 2012 Olympic Games venue, the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, the event brings together tourism experts from around England to learn about the opportunities that events like The Games offer the industry next year.
VisitEngland responds to the announcement on 21 June 2011 by the London 2012 Olympic Organising Committee (LOCOG) of the London 2012 Festival
The London 2012 Olympic Organising Committee (LOCOG) announced the first 74 locations welcoming the Olympic Flame during the 70-day London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive comments on the announcement