n tourism seminar to be hosted by cimtig
A seminar entitled “Will UK tourism prosper in the new designer age?” is to be hosted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Travel Industry Group on September 27. Among the seminar’s speakers will be Rank Organisation marketing sales and customer service director Peter Allport, Insight Holidays managing director John Boulding and Hoseasons managing director Ken Gaylard.The event will be held at Vinopolis City of Wine in London. Call 01959 577469 for details.
n liverpool makes bid to be capital of culture
The City of Liverpool has proclaimed itself Music City of the UK. This comes as part of its bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008. The campaign was launchedat a music festival which was held over the August Bank Holiday weekend.The festival attracted120,000 visitors tothe city.
n illinois issues new travel guide to chicago
Illinois Bureau of Tourism has issued a travel planner for Chicago. The new guide includes details of the city’s attractions, shops and restaurants. To obtain a copy call 020-8668 4465.