http://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/Latest press releases by Leicestershire Promotions Ltd2010 Leicestershire Promotions Ltd240http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlen-gbWed, 16 May 2012 21:14:10 GMTWed, 16 May 2012 21:14:09 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TwycrossZooSetToBloomAtChelseaFlowerShow.aspxTwycross Gallery is pleased to announce it will be making its debut appearance at the RHS Chelsea Flower ShowWed, 16 May 2012 21:14:09 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/WoodyTalesShortStoryCompetition.aspxWin a family ticket for the National Forest Wood FairWed, 16 May 2012 13:02:02 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FarewellToThe04.aspxGreat Central Railway announces plans to salute O4 No 63601 as its boiler ticket runs out 23rd and 24th June 2012Wed, 16 May 2012 10:22:58 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StaplefordParkPavilionLaunchesNewMenu.aspxThe Pavilion at Stapleford Park will be launching an exciting new menu in its upstairs dining area for all its guests from Friday 1 June 2012Tue, 15 May 2012 11:07:36 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EnglandsBiggestFanHasBeenFound.aspxVisitEngland, the country's national tourist board launched a nationwide campaign in March to find England's biggest fan for an all-expenses paid 70-day trip around the countryFri, 11 May 2012 13:53:12 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CheersAsVisitorsSpend40mInUKPubs.aspxIf you're sitting in your local, sipping one of your favourite ales or indulging in a large glass of award winning British sparkling wine, take a minute to look around you, because new research from VisitBritain suggests that the GREAT British pub is also a favourite haunt for international visitors as wellFri, 11 May 2012 10:40:17 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews9May2012.aspxThu, 10 May 2012 10:49:39 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TwycrossZooSetsThePaceForZoosAcrossGlobe.aspxLeading the way in which zoos and aquariums store, share and distribute important information on animals, Twycross Zoo became one of the first in the world to adopt ZIMS 2012 during the programme's launch in April this yearThu, 10 May 2012 10:44:29 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TheLionsAreBack.aspxTwycross Zoo is roaring with excitement with lions set to make their long awaited returnFri, 04 May 2012 14:59:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ABabyBoomAtTwycrossZoo.aspxOver the past few months Twycross Zoo has seen a huge baby boom with a flurry of newborns making their grand entranceThu, 03 May 2012 18:09:54 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/SmarterTravelLeicesterWorkshop.aspxShow me the money! Financial incentives for sustainable travelThu, 03 May 2012 13:31:10 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HotelLostAndFoundMakesADifference.aspxBurleigh Court, the Loughborough-based hotel and conference centre from hospitality brand imago, has teamed up with charity Sense UK to make the most of the many unclaimed items that get left at the four star venueWed, 02 May 2012 14:22:17 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewEMAHotelWinsGreenFootprintsAward.aspxOne of the greenest commercial hotels in Europe, the newly opened ?22m Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport hotel, has won a Green Footprints Award for its sustainable designWed, 02 May 2012 14:04:18 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NationalForestFamiliarisationTrips.aspxInvitation to join one or more of our National Forest familiarisation toursTue, 01 May 2012 15:54:53 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TwycrossSetTheSceneForPotentialNewlyWeds.aspxOn Saturday 16 June 2012 Twycross Zoo will open its doors to couples wishing to tie-the-knot in a spectacular Wedding Open DayFri, 27 Apr 2012 18:05:09 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews25April2012.aspxThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:12:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/RadissonBluCelebratesGreenChampions.aspxRadisson Blu, the East Midlands' greenest hotel, is hosting an environmental awards ceremony this weekend to celebrate eco champions from LeicestershireThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:06:40 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TakingTheCaseForBusinessTourismToHoC.aspxLeading UK-based conference organisers to hear how Leicester and Leicestershire is an inspiring destination for hosting major events and conferencesMon, 23 Apr 2012 09:27:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoWelcomesOlympicTorch.aspxWith just 98 days until the opening ceremony, the team at Loughborough-based imago has been celebrating the arrival of the Olympic torchFri, 20 Apr 2012 15:51:14 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PintSizedDikDiksAreBigNewsAtTwyc.aspxTwycross Zoo is extremely pleased to announce the arrival of one of the world's smallest species of antelope, Kirk's dik-dikFri, 20 Apr 2012 15:36:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsApril20122ndEdition.aspxThu, 19 Apr 2012 09:14:54 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BrandNewAttractionNowOpenAtTwycrossZoo.aspxBringing nature to the zoo and even closer to you, the Wetlands at Twycross Zoo is now openTue, 17 Apr 2012 13:25:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EnglishTouristIndustryToWelcomeTheWorld.aspxWith 100 days to go before the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has called on the industry to make England the most welcoming place in the world this yearTue, 17 Apr 2012 12:49:17 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/RecordEntryFor2012BritishPieAwards.aspxAlmost 900 Pies have been entered for this year's British Pie Awards, roughly 50% up from last yearTue, 17 Apr 2012 11:14:26 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StaplefordNominatedFor3WorldTravelAwards.aspxStapleford Park, a luxury country hotel located near Melton Mowbray in the heart of Leicestershire, has been nominated for three World Travel AwardsThu, 12 Apr 2012 15:01:49 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews11April2012.aspxThu, 12 Apr 2012 10:29:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BusinessesReachFinalsOfTourismAwards.aspxCurve and Bosworth Battlefield selected as finalists in VisitEngland's Awards for Excellence 2012Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:38:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsApril2012.aspxThu, 05 Apr 2012 06:25:12 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VEAnnounces2011DomesticTourismFigures.aspxOvernight trips in England up by 9% compared to 2010Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:57:10 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NationalForestHostsGroupTravelFamTrip.aspxGroup Travel Organisers welcomed to National Forest & Leicestershire for exclusive visit from 30 March to 1 April 2012Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:36:29 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GreatCentralBuildingsChequedOver.aspxBachmann Europe Plc has today handed over a cheque for ?5,600 to the Great Central Railway as a thank you for allowing the company to produce models of its distinctive Rothley stationTue, 03 Apr 2012 12:06:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AttractionWinsScreamieAward.aspxLeicestershire theme park wins the 'Best Seasonal Halloween Family Daytime Event' at the UK's only awards for the Scare and Haunted attractions industryTue, 03 Apr 2012 11:56:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LRPConference2012IsAHugeSuccess.aspxThe Leicestershire Rural Partnership held its biennial conference on 1 March, the weather was fabulous and a most enjoyable and informative day was had by all 110 delegatesTue, 03 Apr 2012 07:13:39 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TwycrossZooEasterBusServiceBeatsFuel.aspxWith the fuel crisis causing havoc for motorists across the country, this Easter Twycross Zoo are making sure everyone gets to enjoy a fun-filled day out by offering bus travel to the zoo on the Tipsy Express for only one poundFri, 30 Mar 2012 15:16:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HistoricStationEntranceRestoredAtGCR.aspxGenerous Grant from Biffaward sees 110 year old structure completely overhauledThu, 29 Mar 2012 15:30:32 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OfficeDealCouldRevampMuseumAndLibrary.aspxHarborough's museum and library could be revamped under a proposed county council deal to support refurbishment of the district council's HQTue, 27 Mar 2012 12:53:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BurleighCourtLaunchesCharityPartnership.aspxBurleigh Court, the four star hotel of hospitality and conferencing brand imago, welcomed a host of VIPs through its doors on Friday 23rd March in celebration of its 21st anniversaryTue, 27 Mar 2012 12:50:40 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TheSearchIsOnForEnglandsBiggestFan.aspxVisitEngland, the country's national tourist board has launched a nationwide campaign to find England's biggest fan for an all-expenses paid 70-day trip around the countryTue, 27 Mar 2012 12:29:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GarnierBacksLocalTourismBusinesses.aspxTo mark English Tourism Week, Edward Garnier MP met with local tourism businesses on Friday 16 March at the Three Swans Hotel in Market Harborough to discuss their concerns and hopes for tourism within the constituencyTue, 27 Mar 2012 10:46:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BrownSignsReview.aspxConsultation for Government's Brown Signs ReviewMon, 26 Mar 2012 14:30:46 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PlansToRecreateGrandOlympicFestival.aspxCelebration on campus commemorates historic Victorian event Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:31:12 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VECelebratesSuccessfulFirstETW.aspxVisitEngland, the national tourist board, is pleased to report the success of the first ever English Tourism WeekSun, 25 Mar 2012 11:03:23 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsMarch2012.aspxWith a fantastic response from destinations and industry the first ever English Tourism Week set an inspirational precedent for future yearsSun, 25 Mar 2012 08:22:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EnjoyGreatDaysOutInLeicesterAndLeics.aspxNew guide launched to celebrate the best of Leicester and Leicestershire for visitors Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:33:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StayAtTheRadissonBluThisEasterParkAndFly.aspxThe new Radisson Blu hotel East Midlands Airport is perfectly placed for the great Easter getaway ? whether staying at home or jetting awayWed, 21 Mar 2012 15:42:26 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/IsYourInternetStuckInTheSlowLane.aspxBroadband connectivity is emerging as a critical issue in LeicestershireTue, 20 Mar 2012 16:10:26 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LocalMPShowsSupportForTourismInNWL.aspxAndrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire, confirmed his support for the leisure and tourism sector in his constituency at an industry briefing held on 16 March 2012 as part of English Tourism WeekTue, 20 Mar 2012 15:55:28 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ChildrenToSharpenPencilsForForestOfDraw.aspxAll primary school children are invited to draw their favourite tree and enter the National Forest Drawing Competition, launched todayMon, 19 Mar 2012 15:13:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OlympicFlameComesToGCR.aspxYour chance of a lifetime to travel with it on Tuesday 3rd JulyMon, 19 Mar 2012 15:09:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StunningSpringIsTheBestTime4WoodlandWalk.aspxSpring is absolutely the best time to visit The National Forest with a stunning display of bluebells and the chance to take part in the National Forest Walking Festival from 19th to 31st May and the first ever Central Rivers Bird Festival (19th to 27th May)Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:19:36 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewCafeAtGCRLeicesterNorthStation.aspxFree family fun on offer at revitalised centreWed, 14 Mar 2012 14:23:24 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LocalMPsShowSupportForEnglishTourismWeek.aspxTourism briefings arranged for Friday 16 March 2012 in Bosworth, Harborough, Loughborough and North West Leicestershire Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:08:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TwoNewShopsOpeningAtWistowRuralCentre.aspxGreat additions to already thriving Wistow Rural Centre with its cafe/bistro, garden centre and numerous shops selling furniture, pet accessories, jewellery, handbags, silk flowers, contemporary indoor & outdoor gifts and much moreWed, 14 Mar 2012 08:03:24 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HandsOnAtGardenersWorld.aspxAs the weather warms up and we turn our attention outside, gardeners can get inspiration from The National ForestMon, 12 Mar 2012 17:10:13 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/DayVisitsWorthOver54BillionPound.aspxNew GB-wide survey announced during English Tourism WeekMon, 12 Mar 2012 16:56:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ScrumptiousFoodGuideFreshOutOfTheForest.aspxThe 2012 issue of the National Forest Food Guide is hot off the press crammed full of scrumptious goodies and new places to tryMon, 12 Mar 2012 16:46:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/DoubleAwardSuccess4LeicesterConferences.aspxLeicester Conferences at the University of Leicester receives two awards at the 2012 Meetings and Incentive Travel National Industry AwardsMon, 12 Mar 2012 16:33:27 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BurleighCourtIsMITHitFor3rdYearRunning.aspximago has taken home a trio of awards at the Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) Awards 2012 for its four star venue, Burleigh CourtFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:24:51 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/MarriottHotelCelebratesGreenTourismAward.aspxThe Leicester Marriott Hotel has recently achieved accreditation in the Green Tourism Awards SchemeTue, 06 Mar 2012 19:07:44 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AllAboardTheTipsyExpress.aspxThis Easter Twycross Zoo are making sure everyone gets to enjoy a fun-filled day out by offering bus travel to the zoo on the Tipsy Express for only one poundMon, 05 Mar 2012 15:27:13 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews29February2012.aspxFri, 02 Mar 2012 08:59:40 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/Over100GuestsCelebrateLaunchOfEncore.aspxThe Ramada Encore in Leicester celebrated the launch of its brand new 115 bedroom hotel at a special event last weekWed, 29 Feb 2012 13:40:45 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoPreparesToIntroduceLoughborough.aspximago, the hospitality and conferencing brand of Loughborough University, is setting its sights on Europe after confirming its attendance at leading meetings exhibition IMEX in Frankfurt and international events exhibition EIBTM in BarcelonaWed, 29 Feb 2012 10:23:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TVFarmerBacksBoostToRuralCommunities.aspxA TV farmer will be guest speaker at a conference aimed at boosting Leicestershire's rural economy and highlighting issues faced by rural communitiesTue, 28 Feb 2012 10:40:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandQ42011AttractionsMonitor.aspxThe report from VisitEngland's Quarter 4 attractions monitor is now available online Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:26:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BackBelgraveHallBidForJellymonger.aspxBelgrave Hall Museum & Gardens is looking to drum up public support for its bid to host a special Museums at Night event as part of a national competitionThu, 23 Feb 2012 10:03:26 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VacancyForHeritageLearningOfficer.aspxAt Rockingham Village HallWed, 22 Feb 2012 21:17:09 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CampaignToShowcaseLocalAttractions.aspxLocal residents will soon discover the absolute wealth of brilliant attractions on their doorstep as part of a campaign during English Tourism Week (10-18 March)Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:08:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsFebruary2012Edition2.aspxWed, 22 Feb 2012 12:14:47 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoExpandsSalesTeam.aspximago, the hospitality and conferencing brand of Loughborough University, has expanded its sales team to continue providing the best possible customer serviceFri, 17 Feb 2012 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LeicConferencesNominatedFor2Awards.aspxLeicester Conferences are finalists for a fourth consecutive year at the 2012 M&IT Industry AwardsThu, 16 Feb 2012 12:59:32 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews15February2012.aspxIn this edition we take a look at the provisional IPS figures for 2011, which show a record year for holiday visits - watch David Edwards' short video update. Two new European Market and Trade Profiles for Austria and Belgium are now available. And in case you missed the announcement last week be sure to check out the adverts being rolled out in 14 major cities as part of the GREAT image campaign Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:20:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PlantATreePopularFromSingaporeToSanFran.aspxIn the last 48 hours people from Singapore to San Francisco have bought into the National Forest Plant a Tree scheme, to help create England's National ForestTue, 14 Feb 2012 16:36:20 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CallingAllMustardMakers.aspxThe Great British Mustard Bash is calling all mustard fanatics to sterilise their jars, soak their mustard seeds and start making mustard ? for a competition which will be part of a new East Midlands food festival this springTue, 14 Feb 2012 15:47:06 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsFebruary2012.aspxFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:51 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainSpecialBulletin10February.aspxThu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:34 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LeicesterToHostNationalTourismAwards.aspxVisitEngland selects Athena as venue for Awards for Excellence ceremony on 22 May 2012 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:19:05 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/WinnersOfTourismExcellenceAwards.aspxLocal winners included Hotel Maiyango, Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Dandelion Hideaway, Bosworth Battlefield, Twycross Zoo, Arts Fresco and CurveWed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:14 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GCRRevitalisesLoughboroughStationCanopy.aspxProject two thirds complete by spring 2012Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:14:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OperatorsAimToMakeEnglandsAirports.aspxVisitEngland gathers representatives from key airports at Gatwick to share best practice Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:28:29 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/New8MillionPoundHotelOpensInLeicester.aspxA brand new 115-bedroom Ramada Encore hotel has opened its doors in Leicester this week following an ?8m investmentThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:45:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LionheartProjectAnnouncesUKTourDates.aspxThree giant crocheted lions travel the country on the lead up to London 2012 Olympic Games Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:09:32 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BurleighCourtCelebratesTurning21.aspxBurleigh Court has provided meeting and event facilities for thousands of companies, luxurious accommodation for over a million guests and catering for everyone from Olympic athletes to wedding parties and this year celebrates 21 years as one of region's favourite four star destinationsThu, 02 Feb 2012 12:46:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews1February2012.aspxMPs encourage friends and relatives to visit Britain in 2012Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:12:22 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LearnAboutLatestDevelopmentsInTourism.aspxLocal businesses can learn more about accessibility, customer service training, quality and grading, and national 20.12% promotional campaignThu, 26 Jan 2012 14:59:30 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsJanuary2012Ed2.aspxTue, 24 Jan 2012 21:43:53 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandStatementReDCMSReport.aspxVisitEngland?s Chief Executive James Berresford comments in response to the publication of a new report on deregulating the tourism industryTue, 24 Jan 2012 19:17:34 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LoughboroughHotelFreshensUpBeforeOlympic.aspxA team at Burleigh Court, the four star hotel from Loughborough University hospitality brand imago, is preparing for the arrival of two Olympic teams by giving its lounge a brand new lookTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:49:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/2000YearOldLeicsTreasureComesHome.aspxA magnificent Roman helmet which lay buried in a Leicestershire field for 2,000 years then underwent nine years of restoration at the British Museum, is finally coming home for permanent display Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:37:18 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LeicestershireRuralConference.aspx1 March 2012 at Scalford Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4UBFri, 20 Jan 2012 10:58:13 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GetInvolvedInEnglishTourismWeek.aspx10-18 March 2012Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:37:54 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CSRInTheMeetingsAndHospitalityIndustry.aspxMeeting Professionals International (MPI) is in the process of undertaking the largest ever study of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in our sectorThu, 19 Jan 2012 10:17:46 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/WarmSeptemberHelpsBoostDomesticTourism.aspxVisitEngland reports overnight trips in England up by a fifth during September compared to 2010Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:10:29 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews18January2012.aspxThu, 19 Jan 2012 09:02:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsJanuary2012.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2012 10:21:49 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EllisTeaRoomOfficiallyReopensInJanuary.aspxSuccessful GCR family facility extended to cope with demand - ?35,000 project supported by Leicestershire Council GrantThu, 12 Jan 2012 14:44:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewGuidesEncourageVisitorsToSeizeTheDay.aspxThe new 2012 National Forest & Beyond Visitor Guides urge visitors to stop putting off the things they have always wanted to do and tick off a few from their wish list in The National ForestWed, 11 Jan 2012 20:49:05 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/DavesLeicComFestAnnouncesStellarLineUp.aspxThe longest running comedy festival in the UK turns 19 in 2012, and thanks to the first flush of its exciting new partnership with top comedy channel Dave, it's looking more radiant than everTue, 10 Jan 2012 12:03:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewHotelHostNationalForestTourismEvent.aspxTourism businesses from across the area will get together at the new Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport, on Tuesday 10 January 2012 to hear the latest news including plans to drive more visitors to the destination and to England during 2012Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:30:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VEStatementToVBShareYourGreatBritain.aspxFri, 06 Jan 2012 11:48:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandMarketingNews2012Campaigns.aspxFri, 06 Jan 2012 11:44:46 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainSpecialBulletin5January2012.aspxShare your GREAT Britain - new industry toolkit to invite customers, friends and relatives to BritainThu, 05 Jan 2012 10:25:06 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews2January2012.aspxThu, 05 Jan 2012 10:20:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NationalForestWoodFairToBe2DayEvent.aspxThe National Forest Wood Fair is to be a two-day event this year for the first time in its eight year historyTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:45:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/RadissonHostsAWonderfulWinterWedding.aspxThe first ever wedding at the new luxury Radisson Blu hotel at East Midlands Airport was a wonderful winter spectacle complete with reindeers, opera singers and even a surprise early visit from SantaFri, 23 Dec 2011 12:36:21 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VEAnnouncesLatestDomesticTourismFigs.aspxVisitEngland, the national tourist board, has announced domestic tourism figures for January to August this yearWed, 21 Dec 2011 18:32:36 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/DatesAnnouncedForNationalForestFamTrip.aspxGroup Travel Organisers welcomed to National Forest and Leicestershire for exclusive visit from 30 March to 1 April 2012Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:45:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewHotelToHostNationalForestTourismEvent.aspxTourism businesses from across the area will get together at the new Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport, on Tuesday 10 January 2012 to hear the latest news including plans to drive more visitors to the destination and to England during 2012Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:19:47 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PromotingLeicesterToOver112Million.aspxNew display signs at Leicester station will provide unique opportunity to promote the city's cultural, tourism and educational offer Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:59:59 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsDecember2011.aspxThu, 15 Dec 2011 20:03:02 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StMartinsHouseConferenceCentre.aspxSt Martins House was created from the heritage of Leicester Grammar School early in 2011 to offer businesses something newThu, 15 Dec 2011 17:43:24 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/UKLaunchesNationalSpaceAcademy.aspxSpace is about to touch down in even more classrooms and colleges across the UK, with the launch of the National Space AcademyTue, 13 Dec 2011 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews7December2011.aspxThu, 08 Dec 2011 17:51:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PicassoCeramicsCatalogueNowAvailable.aspxA new catalogue Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection is now available from New Walk Museum's gift shopThu, 08 Dec 2011 17:48:36 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StaplefordParkSlumberSpaExperiences.aspxIf you have ever wanted to spend quality time, relaxing and being pampered in a luxurious country house setting, the Stapleford Park, near Melton Mowbray, has the ideal spa break for youThu, 08 Dec 2011 17:42:21 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LeicestershireWelcomesCoachTourOperators.aspx'Tastes of Leicestershire' weekend visit showcased some of Leicester and Leicestershire's many highlights for group travel organisations Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:23:31 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LatestPhaseOfSmartphoneAppAvailable.aspxFocuses on arts and culture, food and drink in Leicester and LeicestershireWed, 07 Dec 2011 10:20:42 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNews30November2011.aspxWed, 30 Nov 2011 21:28:22 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OnlineVoteGivesBoostForMountsorrel.aspxThe Mountsorrel Railway Project is to receive a valuable cash boost after being successful in an online election arranged by NatWest Bank's Community ForceTue, 29 Nov 2011 14:48:56 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HotelPutsDownRootsAtOfficialOpening.aspxA native Silver Birch from the National Forest has been planted to mark the official opening of the greenest hotel in the East Midlands and for the future enjoyment of visitors from all over the worldTue, 29 Nov 2011 14:31:59 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoToWelcomePrestigiousConference.aspximago, the hospitality and conference brand of Loughborough University, has kicked off preparations for a high profile and successful 2012 after being named the event manager and hospitality provider of the prestigious AUDE ConferenceTue, 29 Nov 2011 13:54:05 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TheTwelveDaysOfChristmas.aspx'On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me'? Give a Plant a Tree package as a gift this Christmas, and you are giving a whole experience Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:49:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HistoryIsMadeAsFirstSteamTrainRuns.aspxOn November 17th the first steam loco ran on the GCR branch of the Mountsorrel Railway in over 50 yearsThu, 24 Nov 2011 14:35:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews23November2011.aspxThu, 24 Nov 2011 09:13:49 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FreshIdeasForEducationalVisitsForNewYear.aspxIn addition to its successful environmental education and ranger programme, CONKERS, at the heart of The National Forest, will be offering a range of new and exciting education activities during 2012 focused on outdoor pursuits and adventureWed, 23 Nov 2011 14:19:35 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FindAPerfectChristmasPresentInNatForest.aspxFor those scratching their heads about what to get friends and family who seem to have everything, The National Forest may hold the perfect solution for Christmas giftsTue, 22 Nov 2011 16:54:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CookeryDemonstrationDinersAskForMore.aspxThis year's Cookery Demonstrations at Launde Abbey were such a success that the number of events is being increased in 2012 to cater for the demandMon, 21 Nov 2011 11:22:34 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsNovember2011.aspxFri, 18 Nov 2011 16:00:13 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BrianBlessedAndDarthVaderInvadeLeicester.aspx"Gordons Alive!"? and well, living at the National Space Centre according to one of the special guests for the amazing Movie Mania event, Brian BlessedFri, 18 Nov 2011 13:38:51 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AnnualTourismForumOpenToBusinesses.aspxUpdates on national and local tourism opportunities including new VisitEngland 20.12% campaign Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:38:11 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CultureSecretarysOlympicTourHeadsToEMids.aspxBusinesses urged to make the most of 2012Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:16:39 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FreshIdeasForGroupsInTheNationalForest.aspxGroups looking for fresh ideas for in the New Year can discover a wealth of new attractions and activities in The National ForestTue, 15 Nov 2011 15:54:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewLaundeAbbeyProgrammeFor2012.aspxAfter months of preparation and planning the new Programme for Launde Abbey's retreats, Quiet Days, Holidays and Special Events is now readyTue, 15 Nov 2011 13:37:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EdwardSellmanWinsTheAttenboroughPrize.aspxEdward Sellman has won The Attenborough Prize 2011 for his oil painting 'Ascension' at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LeicesterTue, 15 Nov 2011 11:31:36 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EllisTeaRoomGetsLarger.aspxSuccessful GCR family facility extended to cope with demandMon, 14 Nov 2011 14:51:58 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews9November2011.aspxWelcome to the latest edition of VisitBritain eNewsWed, 09 Nov 2011 16:35:21 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PlanningEventMadeEasierInNationalForest.aspxPlanning an event in The National Forest has just got easier for event organisers thanks to a new guide from the National Forest CompanyWed, 09 Nov 2011 11:42:39 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AudioTourTakesJewryWallVisitorsBack.aspxVisitors to Leicester's Jewry Wall Roman bath site will be able to enjoy a new audio tour guiding them through the site's historyTue, 08 Nov 2011 14:14:13 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OlympicTorchRouteInLeicestershire.aspxOrganisers of London 2012 have announced the places the Olympic torch will pass through en route to the opening of the Games next yearMon, 07 Nov 2011 10:18:04 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/SirDavidAttenboroughJoinsMuseumsPodcast.aspxA short interview with broadcaster Sir David Attenborough recorded during his recent visit to New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is now available to view on Leicester Museums YouTube channelFri, 04 Nov 2011 17:47:04 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoCelebratesTopCustomerServiceScores.aspximago, the hospitality and conferencing brand of Loughborough University, is celebrating reaching 80 per cent positive feedback on TripAdvisor for its four star hotel and conference centre Burleigh Court and a BDRC VenueVerdict Gold standard accreditation at its exhibition and meetings venue, Holywell ParkThu, 03 Nov 2011 18:35:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNews2November2011.aspxThu, 03 Nov 2011 10:00:32 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewTourGuidesForLeicestershireWanted.aspxScheme launched to train tourist guides for Leicester and LeicestershireTue, 01 Nov 2011 18:02:43 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/22MillionPoundHotelWelcomesFirstGuests.aspxThe first guests at the new ?22m luxury Radisson Blu hotel opened at East Midlands Airport this week were presented with a bottle of champagne by the hotel's General Manager Daniel KeaneFri, 28 Oct 2011 11:28:42 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews27October2011.aspxThis week we are delighted to launch our new Hosted Buyers Marketplace, a joint initiative with UKinbound and ETOA, to meet with 150 overseas buyers in the UK in March. The latest results from the August 2011 IPS survey are now available, marking another record month for inbound visitor spendThu, 27 Oct 2011 15:14:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BruntingthorpeRestaurantGetsSpecialAward.aspxThe Joiners Arms at Bruntingthorpe has been included in this year's Michelin Red Guide for the 8th year in succession with the added bonus of receiving the prestigious Bib Gourmand for the first timeThu, 27 Oct 2011 08:43:49 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AstronauToLaunchNewEducationInitiative.aspxFormer NASA astronaut and current Deputy Director of Science and Exploration at the Goddard Space Flight Centre, Dr Piers Sellers, will be visiting the National Space Centre on 8th November to launch the new post-16 Space Engineering course at Loughborough CollegeWed, 26 Oct 2011 11:55:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HicksLodgeCycleCentreShortlistedForAward.aspxHicks Lodge Cycle Centre in The National Forest has been shortlisted for two prestigious construction industry awardsWed, 26 Oct 2011 08:50:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AwardsApplicantsHaveAMonthToGo.aspxThere's just a month to go until the entry deadline for the Leicestershire Business Awards 2012 so companies are being urged to get their applications inWed, 26 Oct 2011 08:33:39 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AwardsProveRagdaleHallIsFitForPurpose.aspxRagdale Hall has scooped another award for its burgeoning trophy cabinet, this time for its renowned fitness offerMon, 24 Oct 2011 13:52:06 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/22mPoundLuxuryHotelOpensAheadOfSchedule.aspxA new ?22m luxury hotel at East Midlands Airport is welcoming its first guests a full week ahead of scheduleFri, 21 Oct 2011 17:49:31 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GreenBandBWinsAward.aspxA bed and breakfast has won a national award for its green credentialsFri, 21 Oct 2011 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsOctober2011.aspxLatest e-newsletter from England's official tourism body Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:35:32 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/UoLToCommenceWorkOn14MillionPoundVenue.aspxThe University of Leicester to transform a Grade II listed building into a leading residential conference venueThu, 20 Oct 2011 12:41:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/MeetEatAndKeepHealthyWithLeicesterConf.aspxUniversity of Leicester commences work on a new sports complex at the Oadby Student VillageThu, 20 Oct 2011 12:37:08 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/WelcomeReturnToLeicesterForSirTerryWogan.aspxSir Terry Wogan pays a visit to the 2011 TOGs convention at the University of LeicesterThu, 20 Oct 2011 08:36:49 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/SantaHotTicketAtGreatCentralRailway.aspxDespite the economic mood of the country it seems visitors to the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire are still in a mood to celebrateWed, 19 Oct 2011 11:17:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LeicestershireToWelcomeCoachTourOperator.aspx'Tastes of Leicestershire' visit to showcase highlights of the destination's food and drink offering from 2-4 December 2011Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:48:51 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EMAWelcomesNewVirtualAssistant.aspxA new virtual assistant has been introduced at East Midlands Airport, as part of the security preparation process for passengers; following the completion of a ?200,000 refurbishment of the security areaTue, 18 Oct 2011 18:21:10 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TelegraphFamilyFriendlyMuseumAwardLaunch.aspxWhat's the most family friendly museum in Britain? Kids in Museums has teamed up with the Telegraph newspaper for the Family Friendly Museum Award to search out the most family friendly museum in BritainMon, 17 Oct 2011 09:44:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews12October2011.aspxWelcome to the latest edition of VisitBritain eNewsWed, 12 Oct 2011 15:32:35 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/DavesLeicesterComedyFestival.aspxLeicester Comedy Festival, UK's longest running comedy festival, and home of original comedy events, announces a new deal with Dave, the award-winning home of witty banterTue, 11 Oct 2011 08:01:01 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewHeadChefCooksUpSuccessAtRadissonBlu.aspxThe new luxury Radisson Blu hotel opening shortly at East Midlands Airport has brought in a top chef with plenty of his own air miles under his beltMon, 10 Oct 2011 15:10:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OlympicAthleteHelpsCutTheCakeAtImago.aspxLocal businesses and customers of The Link Hotel in Loughborough, owned by hospitality and conference brand imago, have celebrated its first birthday with Olympic hurdler William SharmanMon, 10 Oct 2011 11:31:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AwardsForTourismExcellence.aspxCalling on local tourism businesses to enter new awards Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:40:54 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/WellDoneCharles.aspxCongratulations to Charles Rycko, Reception Manager at the Belmont, who has successfully completed his NVQ Level 3 in hospitality supervision & leadershipThu, 06 Oct 2011 10:03:46 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/RadissonBluGetsOffToAFlyingStart.aspxThe newly built Radisson Blu unveiled its cutting edge business facilities and luxury finish to an invited audience of businesses based at East Midlands Airport this morning (5 Oct) two weeks prior to its official opening on 24 October 2011Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:04:42 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewMercureLeicesterCityHotel.aspxThe Grand Old Lady says 'Bienvenu' as the French arrive in LeicesterWed, 05 Oct 2011 12:33:22 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CallingLeicestershiresBestBusinesses.aspxThe annual search for the most dynamic and innovative Leicestershire business has begun in earnestWed, 05 Oct 2011 11:29:17 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/8MillPoundInvestmentAtNewCityCentreHotel.aspxFit out work at a brand new 115 bedroom Ramada Encore hotel in Leicester city centre is being completed this month ahead of its opening on 1 NovemberWed, 05 Oct 2011 09:08:05 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HinckleyMotorshowFillsTheTown.aspxMore than 200 Classic vehicle enthusiasts from all over the midlands filled Hinckley Town Centre on Sunday to show off their beautiful and carefully restored machinesTue, 04 Oct 2011 12:46:20 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LocalLutterworthHotelAchievesPLUSStatus.aspxThe Mayor of Lutterworth today formally announced that THE BEST WESTERN Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club has been awarded the highly acclaimed 'PLUS' status from the Best Western group following its nationwide launchTue, 04 Oct 2011 11:45:40 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/KidsMakeLightWorkOfTurning1200TonneLoco.aspxHigh fliers at St. Bartholomew's primary school in Quorn are swapping timetables for turntables this Friday as they demonstrate just how easy it is to turn a full size loco on GCR's new turntable attractionMon, 03 Oct 2011 14:20:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/RadissonBluRoarsToOneMillionPreSales.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 10:57:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OxjamLeicesterMusicFestival.aspxOxjam Leicester has become the first ever Takeover Team to launch its very own smartphone appFri, 30 Sep 2011 10:40:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewLeicesterHistoryHeritageVisitorApp.aspxHighlighting trails and venues across the city for visitors with smartphones Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:02:25 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews28September2011.aspxWelcome to the latest edition of VisitBritain News, our fortnightly e-newsletterThu, 29 Sep 2011 10:43:08 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/WhatWasYourFavouriteSchoolTrip.aspxAsk anyone what they remember about their school days and many people will talk about the time they went on a school trip. Be it a trip to the seaside, museum or even a local field trip, everyone has a favourite! Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:55:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/RadissonBluSetsNewGreenStandards.aspxThe new ?22m, 218 room Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport is setting environmental standards for new hotel builds across EuropeThu, 22 Sep 2011 12:22:29 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VBSpecialBulletin22September2011.aspxPrime Minister launches drive to maximise the economic potential of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:38:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LeicesterTICAchievesGreenTourismSilver.aspxStatus awarded following latest assessment in national Green Tourism Business Scheme Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:11:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews14September2011.aspxThu, 15 Sep 2011 13:13:51 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NationalForestChosenForQueensJubileeWood.aspxThe National Forest Company is delighted that The National Forest has been chosen as the site of a vast 460-acre publicly-accessible woodland as a national symbol to celebrate The Queen?s Diamond JubileeWed, 14 Sep 2011 13:56:30 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FlagshipWoodlandToTakeRootInLeics.aspxPlans to create a huge 460-acre flagship woodland in Leicestershire have been welcomed by County Council Leader David ParsonsWed, 14 Sep 2011 08:55:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/RadissonBluOpenForBusinessAtEMA.aspxRadisson Blu has begun taking bookings for guests, diners, conferences, weddings and other celebrations at its new East Midlands Airport hotel, which it claims will be the most luxurious hotel of its type in the region when it opens in late OctoberMon, 12 Sep 2011 14:18:35 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewWalkMuseumSeesRecordVisitors.aspxA Leicester museum has seen a record number of visitors through its doors after a new gallery opened, the city council has said (according to BBC News)Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:10:27 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FullLarderForForestForagers.aspxVisitors to woodlands during the autumn will discover trees laden with edible delightsThu, 08 Sep 2011 13:20:31 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NationalForestContributesToEUStudy.aspxThe National Forest is taking part in a major EU study into how we look after the natural systems that are crucial for human wellbeingTue, 06 Sep 2011 12:05:04 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/25YearsOfNobodyHearingYouScream.aspxJust over a quarter of a century ago, one of the biggest sci-fi franchises had its second and possibly finest instalments. Next month the National Space Centre will be celebrating this milestone Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:51:06 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandAwardsForExcellence2012.aspxNew 'VisitEngland Awards for Excellence' website goes liveThu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews31August2011.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 15:26:45 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/UoLWinsBidForInternationalConference.aspxThe University's Library Services gets ready to host ETD 2014 - the 17th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and DissertationsWed, 31 Aug 2011 10:57:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoLendsSupportToFundingHitOlympicTeam.aspxLeicestershire-based conferencing and hospitality brand imago, is backing the Olympic GB Women?s Volleyball Team by helping with its vital fundraising eventsWed, 31 Aug 2011 10:47:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/DinosaurGalleryStarObjectsInFilm.aspxNew Walk Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester are delighted to announce the release of a series of video podcasts which profiles each of the new dinosaur galleries star objectsWed, 31 Aug 2011 10:35:44 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsAugust2011.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 10:32:17 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/9.4MillionBritsToTakeABreakInBritain.aspx9.4 million Brits (19%) will make the most of the Bank Holiday by taking a trip in Britain, and 8.4 million (17%) Brits will take that trip in England according to VisitEngland's Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey released todayThu, 25 Aug 2011 10:14:22 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AColourfulEarlyAutumnInTheNationalForest.aspxNature's autumn finale is coming early according to woodland experts in The National ForestThu, 25 Aug 2011 09:38:34 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AnimalLoversCanSayIDoAtTwycrossZoo.aspxAnimal magnetism of a different kind is coming to Twycross Zoo, as this popular tourist attraction has become a licensed wedding venue - the first zoo to do so in the MidlandsWed, 24 Aug 2011 10:50:21 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitorAttractionsBoostedBy3PCIncrease.aspxFree attractions driving the increase with figures up by 6%Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:41:47 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BosworthBattlerIDdByAncientWill.aspxAn ordinary soldier involved in one of the defining battles of English history has been identified for the first time, thanks to the discovery of a will which is 526 years old this weekTue, 23 Aug 2011 13:30:24 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews17August2011.aspxWelcome to the latest edition of VisitBritain newsTue, 23 Aug 2011 13:26:57 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GCRTakesFirstSantaSpecialBookings.aspxChristmas is coming and there's not a moment to lose! That's the message from families visiting the Great Central Railway who have already booked their seats on the line's annual Santa Special trainsTue, 23 Aug 2011 11:22:29 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/InspireLeicestershireNewsletterAugust11.aspxLatest news about the 2012 Games legacy in Leicester and LeicestershireMon, 15 Aug 2011 12:50:13 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandQualityUpdateJuly2011.aspxImportant update on the plans of the national tourism board for quality assessment schemesFri, 12 Aug 2011 09:49:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LPLSuccessesDriveGrowthOfLocalTourism.aspxHighlights of annual figures include: Major growth in accommodation bookings generates ?1.38 million; Visitor economy worth over ?1.3 billion to city and county; Bringing over ?4.5 million of conference business over next three years Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:56:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CanopyContractorsBackOnSite.aspxHalf a million pound project to restore Loughborough Central canopy continuesWed, 10 Aug 2011 13:39:22 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BritishThemeParkBringsTheCoastForFree.aspxTheme park owners have invested over ?1 million in a unique Water Park. The water world is part of the new Wet and Wild land at Twinlakes Family Theme Park, Melton MowbrayTue, 09 Aug 2011 09:28:18 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews3August2011.aspxWelcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:15:34 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FoodFreshFromTheNationalForest.aspxThe summer issue of the National Forest Food Guide is hot off the press crammed full of scrumptious goodies and new places to tryMon, 08 Aug 2011 07:07:46 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewTrainHasArrivedAtConkers.aspxOur new train has arrived at Conkers, to the delight of our young guestsMon, 08 Aug 2011 07:01:56 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoWelcomesAthleteToUKCorporateGames.aspxThe team at Leicestershire hotel, meetings and conference brand imago are completing their warming down exercises and taking a well deserved break after catering for thousands of athletes during this year?s UK Corporate GamesSun, 07 Aug 2011 16:54:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LoughboroughHotelCelebratesThreeStars.aspxThe Link in Loughborough is celebrating after achieving three star status, demonstrating how far the hotel has come since being acquired by imago in 2010Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:19:22 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FollowTheHerdsToEastMidlandsFoodFestival.aspxThe East Midlands Food and Drink Festival is returning to its Melton Mowbray roots this year, attracting thousands of visitors to the town as well as boosting footfall in the town centreMon, 25 Jul 2011 06:34:01 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CountryParksScoopGreenFlagAward.aspxPopular Leicestershire beauty spots have been officially named as being some of the best in the countrySun, 24 Jul 2011 10:50:45 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/InspireGrantsAvailableNow.aspxGrants are still available through the Inspire Leicestershire Programme to assist Leicestershire?s rural businessesSun, 24 Jul 2011 10:08:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FestivalContributes2MPoundsToEconomy.aspxResearch into the impact of the annual Leicester Comedy Festival shows that the event contributes over ?2 million to the local economyWed, 20 Jul 2011 08:53:00 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CarbonAndCongestionBustingParkAndRide.aspxA carbon-cutting, congestion-busting park and ride offering convenient travel hits the road next weekTue, 19 Jul 2011 15:26:57 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GCROpensNewCafeAtQuornAndWoodhouse.aspx?145,000 private investment creates new jobs and provides brand new family facilitiesMon, 18 Jul 2011 11:29:35 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AnniversaryMarkedByBattleReenactment.aspxLeicestershire's Bosworth Battlefield will bring the drama and excitement of a medieval battle to life in a spectacular re-enactment to mark the 526th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 2011Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:45:46 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CHEPSupportsNationalForest.aspxThe National Forest Company has signed an innovative sponsorship deal with CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling servicesFri, 15 Jul 2011 11:57:04 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BreakingAWorldRecordAtTwinlakes.aspx'Dangerous' Dave will attempt to set a new world record by spending over 24 hours on a Log Flume! To break the current world record Dangerous Dave will be subject to a 30ft plummet over a thousand timesFri, 15 Jul 2011 11:53:53 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GCRToStarInThisWeeksTopGear.aspxThe BBC filmed an episode of Top Gear at Great Central Railway recently - the screening of which will be aired on Sunday 17 July 2011Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:31:20 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoScoresTouchdown.aspxHolywell Park, imago's award winning conference venue, has tackled crowds of American Football players and coaches as the host of the British American Football Coaches Association?s annual conferenceTue, 12 Jul 2011 12:11:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/100thVisitForSlimtoneGroup.aspxMarie Griffiths and her Slimtone group have just celebrated their 100th visit at Leicestershire's Champney?s Springs Health ResortMon, 11 Jul 2011 15:53:01 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BuySomethingBeautifulAtWoodFair.aspxIn this age of flat-pack furniture and throwaway stuff, do you ever hanker after hand-crafted items that will delight you for a very long time? At the National Forest Wood Fair on 29 August, Bank Holiday Monday, you will be spoilt for choice if you are in the market for beautiful things made from woodMon, 11 Jul 2011 15:41:26 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandUnveilsQRPilotScheme.aspxVisitEngland has unveiled an ambitious new initiative using 2D bar code technology in the form of QR codes to modernise visitor informationMon, 11 Jul 2011 15:36:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoHolywellParkAchievesGoldStandard.aspxHolywell Park, the meetings and conference venue of Loughborough based imago, has been awarded the VenueVerdict Gold Standard AccreditationMon, 11 Jul 2011 10:37:01 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews6July2011.aspxWelcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and newsWed, 06 Jul 2011 11:53:54 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EnglandRugbyLeaguePlayersImagoResidents.aspxA 22 strong squad of the UK's toughest Rugby League players have made imago's Burleigh Court hotel its home after naming Loughborough University as the team's official preparation campWed, 06 Jul 2011 10:08:03 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StaplefordParkVotedTop50WeddingLocation.aspxStapleford Park was recently voted one of the Top 50 wedding locations in the UK by a panel of five independent judges in an article recently published in The Independent, and one of only two from Rutland and LeicestershireMon, 04 Jul 2011 10:29:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BeeAmazedWhatsAllTheFussAboutAtWistow.aspxLeicestershire's famous Wistow Maze opens on Saturday 16th JulyMon, 04 Jul 2011 10:05:23 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StaplefordParkWinsGourmetBritainAward.aspxStapleford Park, near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, has been declared best hotel in the nationwide Gourmet Britain 2011 awards this weekThu, 30 Jun 2011 14:07:24 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LaundeAbbeyAchievesFourStarRating.aspxStaff at Launde Abbey were celebrating this week as the Retreat House and Conference Centre was awarded a Four Star award from tourism standards organisation, Quality in TourismWed, 29 Jun 2011 15:49:02 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PeterMontagueRegionalDirectorOfBarceloUK.aspxBarcel? Hotels and Resorts has promoted Peter Montague to Regional Director for the UK and Wayne Topley to Executive General ManagerTue, 28 Jun 2011 11:20:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewBattleOfBosworthTrailIsNowOpen.aspxBosworth Battlefield is home to a new trail which invites you to discover the Battle of Bosworth whilst enjoying breath-taking viewsTue, 28 Jun 2011 09:53:35 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/SOCKGalleryExhibitionInLoughborough.aspxSOCK gallery opened on the ground floor of Loughborough Town HallFri, 24 Jun 2011 09:53:15 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/InspireGrantsStillAvailable.aspxThrough the Inspire Leicestershire Programme there are a number of grants available to assist Leicestershire's rural businessesFri, 24 Jun 2011 09:32:58 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandeNewsJune2011.aspxFri, 24 Jun 2011 09:22:16 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BotanicGardenToCelebrateSchoolVisitors.aspxUniversity of Leicester education programme marks milestone Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:32:02 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/3MAssistsGCRInBrandNewTurntableProject.aspxVolunteers from 3M at Loughborough are assisting Great Central Railway to install a major new infrastructure project at their Quorn & Woodhouse stationThu, 23 Jun 2011 11:25:35 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews22June2011.aspxWelcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and newsWed, 22 Jun 2011 15:16:56 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StallholdersSoughtAtLaundeAbbey.aspxThe Launde Abbey Fun Weekend over the August Bank Holiday weekend (August 28th and 29th 2011) looks set to be another roaring success and the organisers of the event are now looking for applications from churches, charity organisations and businesses interested in taking a stall during the weekend's eventsTue, 21 Jun 2011 15:43:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ABumperLoadOfSummerFunInTheNatForest.aspxFamilies searching for new ideas on where to take the children during the long summer break should head to The National Forest at the heart of the midlandsTue, 21 Jun 2011 09:52:18 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GlobalTVCampaignStarts4YearMarketingProg.aspxVisitBritain Special Bulletin 20 June 2011Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:08:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoGetsInShapeForCorporateGames.aspximago, the Leicestershire meetings and conference venue, is tightening its laces and pulling on a sweat band in preparation for the 2011 UK Corporate GamesThu, 16 Jun 2011 13:36:09 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TakeATripDownMemoryLane.aspxSaturday 1st October and Sunday 2nd October 2011Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:18:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BritishPieAwardWinnerAnnounced.aspxA Chicken, Ham and Leek pie produced by Morecambe Football Club has been announced the Supreme Champion at the British Pie Awards hosted in Melton MowbrayThu, 09 Jun 2011 11:28:08 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ColwickCheeseAtArtisanCheeseFair.aspxAn ancient cheese is to be revived at the first cheese festival to be held in the East MidlandsWed, 08 Jun 2011 08:42:01 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/CabinetConsidersCharnwoodRegionalPark.aspxA scheme to help manage and promote the unique natural and heritage features of the Charnwood Forest is moving a step closerTue, 07 Jun 2011 11:59:54 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/500SchoolchildrenAreEvacuatedFromLboro.aspxOperation Pied Piper recreated as a dramatic curtain raiser to Great Central Railway's biggest ever Wartime Weekend event from 10-12 June 2011Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:49:25 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitorsFlockToGalleryAtTwycrossZoo.aspxOver 1,000 visitors came through the doors of the new art gallery at Twycross Zoo which opened this weekend to see the huge selection of paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics and glassFri, 03 Jun 2011 13:40:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TourismSocietyAnnualConference.aspxSign up for the Tourism Society's annual conference on Tuesday July 5th, taking place at Beaulieu in Hampshire. This year's theme is Innovation and Reinvention in TourismFri, 03 Jun 2011 08:48:58 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/PedalPowerNewAttractionOpensInNatForest.aspxThe new ?1.5 million Hicks Lodge National Forest Cycle Centre, near Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, opened today, as keen local cyclists burst through the ribbon and set off on the inaugural trail rideThu, 02 Jun 2011 12:17:09 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TheBattleBeginsForLotteryAwards.aspxBosworth Battlefield has successfully secured a place in the semi finals of The National Lottery AwardsTue, 31 May 2011 09:47:43 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/JapaneseImportersVisitArtisanCheeseFair.aspxDelegates from Japanese Imported Cheese Promotion Association to join UK's finest artisan cheese makers in Leicestershire from 11-12 June 2011Thu, 26 May 2011 15:35:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews25May2011.aspxWelcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and newsWed, 25 May 2011 14:27:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NationalForestCycleCentreOpens1June.aspxHicks Lodge, a new cycle centre designed by Pick Everard in the heart of The National Forest opens for business on Wednesday 1 June at 11 amWed, 25 May 2011 12:23:28 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/StaplefordMiniatureRailwayEvents.aspxOpen to the public in June and AugustWed, 25 May 2011 10:49:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LocalYoungstersToOpenNewCycleCentre.aspxA bunch of keen local cyclists will burst through the ribbon at 10.45 am on Wednesday 1 June, to officially open the new Hicks Lodge, National Forest Cycle Centre, just outside Ashby de la Zouch Mon, 23 May 2011 14:12:08 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FirstTrainToRunAlongGCRBranchLine.aspxHistory was made on Monday as the first train ran along the branch line since the track lifting train in 1959Fri, 20 May 2011 10:22:33 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/SwipeTapAndEnjoyEngland.aspxVisitEngland launches free iPhone Application Thu, 19 May 2011 14:51:34 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/UniOfLeicResidentialConferenceFacility.aspxProposal would 'breathe new life' into redundant siteWed, 18 May 2011 09:45:07 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/UKAstronautCelebrationForHalfTerm.aspxHelen Sharman was the first and only Briton to fly in space as a UK citizenMon, 16 May 2011 15:12:49 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/IsYourFamilyUpToTheChallenge.aspxCome and celebrate National Family Week this May half term at Leicestershire's flagship tourist attractions and see if your family is up to the challengeMon, 16 May 2011 13:26:05 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ImagoSupportsSuccessOfLocalEntrepeneur.aspxThey say that life changing ideas can strike at any moment and for Pete Gardener of Loughborough based business Chocolate Alchemy, it was behind the bar of imago's four star Burleigh Court hotel in 2007Mon, 16 May 2011 12:57:06 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandENewsMay2011.aspxThu, 12 May 2011 08:59:11 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainNews11May2011.aspxWelcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and newsThu, 12 May 2011 08:55:36 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EastMidlandsTourismFinalNewsletterMay11.aspxWed, 11 May 2011 12:54:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/InspireLeicesterShireNewsletterMay2011.aspxWelcome to the May 2011 edition of the Inspire LeicesterShire newsletter, keeping you up to date with what is happening in Leicester and Leicestershire to maximise the benefits of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and detailing how you can get involvedTue, 10 May 2011 19:47:12 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/OpeningDateAnnouncedForHicksLodge.aspxPump up those tyres and saddle up! The new National Forest Cycle Centre at Hicks Lodge, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, will be open for business on Wednesday 1 JuneTue, 10 May 2011 11:20:03 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/Black545491ArrivesAtGCR.aspxThe Great Central Railway has welcomed two new arrivals in the last weekThu, 05 May 2011 14:41:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LocalPorkPieBakerLaunchesFamilyTree.aspxMelton Mowbray Pork Pie baker Dickinson & Morris is launching a family tree challenge to commemorate its 160th AnniversaryThu, 05 May 2011 10:06:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/7thVintageLocoConfirmedForGCR.aspxGreat Central Railway's line up is completed by the first ever visit of a 'Terrier' from 27-30 May 2011Wed, 04 May 2011 16:26:02 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/AllAboardForTransportFestival.aspxSnibston's Transport Festival is just the ticket for a great day out and this year promises to be even bigger and better than everWed, 04 May 2011 08:51:58 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitorsToLeicesterAdvisedToAnticipate.aspxVisitors to Leicester city centre are being advised to anticipate congestion and heavier than usual demand for parking spaces on Saturday, May 7. Unusually both Leicester City FC and Leicester Tigers RFC will be holding home matches on the same day. Around 48,000 people are expected at the two events Tue, 03 May 2011 09:03:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews27April2011.aspxWelcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:55:34 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BritsSetToEnjoyTheDoubleBankHoliday.aspx10.3 million Brits (21 per cent of the population) plan to make the most of the double bank holiday this year by taking at least one overnight stay in the UK, with 8.6 million people (17%) planning to take that trip in England according to VisitEngland's Easter Holiday Trip TrackerWed, 27 Apr 2011 15:01:45 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LovelyLovattHouseNowOpenForBookings.aspxLooking for somewhere out of the ordinary to hold your board meeting, training or AGM? Look no further than the lovingly rejuvenated, Victorian Lovatt House at Great Central RailwayWed, 27 Apr 2011 10:13:35 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/HearTheWorldsOldestTweets.aspxWith the weather getting warmer, now is the best time to hear the spectacularly loud dawn chorus in The National Forest Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:53:31 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GreenTourismBusinessSchemeSpecialOffer.aspxLooking to cut costs but do not want to give up on quality? Want to know what you already do to manage your business sustainably? 'Green' or not sure where to start? Want bespoke advice on how to realise your business green marketing potential? Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:09:47 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EastMidlandsTourismBusinessesCelebrate.aspxFour tourism businesses are celebrating after winning gold awards at the 2011 Enjoy England Excellence Awards, which were held tonight in the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham, whilst a further four businesses received silver awardsTue, 19 Apr 2011 13:44:56 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FundingAvailableToBoostBusinessSkills.aspxStephen Smith, CEO of EMB Ltd, the leading enterprise and economic development company that delivers a range of business improvement services, welcomed the announcement of a business boosting initiative by Skills Minister John HayesMon, 18 Apr 2011 10:35:39 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ValueOfTourismIndustryIncreasesIn2010.aspxHas risen by over 10 per cent in last five yearsThu, 14 Apr 2011 09:38:09 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BattleOfBosworthTrail.aspxFrom this Easter, visitors to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre in Leicestershire will have the opportunity to experience the new Battle of Bosworth Trail, the final element of developments funded by the Heritage Lottery FundThu, 14 Apr 2011 09:33:48 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews13April2011.aspxWelcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and newsThu, 14 Apr 2011 08:46:50 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TreasureTrailsComeToLeicestershire.aspxLeicestershire is soon to be flooded with explorers, treasure hunters and sleuths as an award-winning Cornish company expands into the areaWed, 13 Apr 2011 11:02:41 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GreatCentralNowAModelRailway.aspxBachmann Models latest range includes a OO scale Rothley StationTue, 12 Apr 2011 10:39:40 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitEnglandENewsApril2011.aspxMarch has proved a milestone month for tourism in England and an extremely busy time for us here at VisitEnglandMon, 11 Apr 2011 16:14:30 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NetworkRailDonatesRedundantSteelBridges.aspxTwo 70ft steel bridges made redundant in the Great Western main line upgrade at Reading have been donated by Network Rail to help reunify the currently-separated Great Central Railways, in the East MidlandsFri, 08 Apr 2011 16:34:24 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/NewAppointmentsToNationalForestCoBoard.aspxA new Chair and Director have been appointed to the Board of the National Forest CompanyFri, 08 Apr 2011 13:46:52 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/TheMoreTheMerrierFor2011Meetings.aspxUp to 20 delegates go free with Barcel? UKTue, 05 Apr 2011 15:11:18 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/MissBsTeaRoomsTeaGuildMember.aspxTea Room in Melton Mowbray has been accepted as a member of the prestigious Tea Guild Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:54:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/InspireLeicestershireNewsletterApril2011.aspxWelcome to the April 2011 edition of the Inspire LeicesterShire newsletter, keeping you up to date with what is happening in Leicester and Leicestershire to maximise the benefits of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and detailing how you can get involvedMon, 04 Apr 2011 13:58:58 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritainToHostTripAdvisorContent.aspxA new partnership agreement now allows VisitBritain.com users to benefit from user-generated content provided by TripAdvisor?, the world's largest travel websiteMon, 04 Apr 2011 10:24:36 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LeicestershireWelcomesLeadingUKGpTravel.aspxLeicester Shire Promotions showcases local visitor attractions to 31 industry representatives on weekend familiarisation visit Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:20:51 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/JewryWallMuseumClosed.aspxLeicester's Jewry Wall Museum will close for two days in April due to essential maintenance work on the buildings electrical supplyThu, 31 Mar 2011 10:21:16 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/SparkFestivalAwardedArtsCouncilFunding.aspxThe Spark Children's Arts Festival has been informed that it has been awarded a further three years funding by Arts Council England, as a National Portfolio Organisation Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:47:38 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/UltimateGlampingExperienceDownOnTheFarm.aspxOpening in April, The Dandelion Hideaway will offer the ultimate glamping experienceThu, 31 Mar 2011 09:12:06 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VisitBritaineNews30March2011.aspx30 March 2011Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:47:04 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/GT_Familiarisation_Visit_Mar2011.aspxLeicester Shire Promotions and The National Forest Company welcomed 32 Coach Tour Operators on a familiarisation visit showcasing the North West Leicestershire area of the destination. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:58:30 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/ForestryMinisterToSpeakAtNationalForest.aspxJim Paice, MP, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, will address a meeting in The National Forest on Thursday 31 March, at Conkers Discovery Centre, Moira, LeicestershireTue, 29 Mar 2011 15:23:16 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EasyjetAndVisitBritainInvest18Million.aspxeasyJet, the UK's largest airline, has formed a partnership with VisitBritain, the UK's national tourism agency, to jointly market Britain as a tourist destination over the next four yearsMon, 28 Mar 2011 21:18:03 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/DeloitteResponseToUKBudget2011.aspxImplications for Tourism, Hospitality & LeisureSat, 26 Mar 2011 14:23:19 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/BritishWaterwaysReceivesTopAward.aspxFoxton Locks, one of Leicestershire's top tourist attractions, is celebrating being awarded a 'Red Wheel' plaque from the Transport Trust in recognition of the historical interest of this well-known waterway landmarkSat, 26 Mar 2011 14:08:44 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/EnergyProjectSparksSavings.aspxThe installation of nifty technology at a popular county attraction has resulted in cash and carbon being savedSat, 26 Mar 2011 13:58:37 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/VoteForYourFavouriteVisitorAttraction.aspxLeicestershire's museums and visitor attractions are among some of the best in the country and people now have the chance to vote for their favourite! Voting is now open for this year?s prestigious Museum and Heritage Awards for Excellence 2011Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:01:25 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/WhatBetterGiftForYourMum.aspxYou could buy her chocolates, and have to help her eat them. You could agonise over which perfume to choose. But buy her Plant a Tree in The National Forest and you will give her a special, long lasting gift that is both beautiful and good for the planet Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:17 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/LocalBetterRegulationOfficeSurvey.aspxDelivering better regulation through effective business engagement: Leicester/Leicestershire Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:06 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FilmsContinueToDrawVisitorsToBritain.aspx40% of tourists say that they want to visit locations they see in films Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:59:51 GMThttp://www.goleicestershire.com/trade/news/FromLoughboroughWithLove.aspxIndulge in an orient express style evening with everyone's favourite 007... Lovers of the world's most famous secret agents can indulge their fantasies on 1st April and you would be a fool to miss it Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:59:38 GMT