Leicestershire & Rutland Tourism Alert
Tourism in Leicestershire and Rutland is worth over £1 billion per year. This Tourism Alert site is the one stop shop for information for and about businesses and organisations with an interest in the Leicestershire and Rutland tourism industry.
It contains all the information that matters for the Leicestershire and Rutland tourism industry, from the latest news and developments, legislation and events, to details on grant opportunities, contacts for further information, and all the latest postings in the information section.
For details on accommodation, things to see and do, and places to eat and drink in Leicestershire and Rutland, visit the official online visitor guides to the area at www.goleicestershire.com or www.gorutland.com
To register for updates and newsletters on developments with the local tourism industry, please add your details here.
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 | Music at heritage festival Music ranging from the medieval to the modern will be taking centre stage at an award-winning festival taking place in the heart of old Leicester |
| 'Lord Nelson' in charge for mail by rail gala at the GCR 26-27 July 2008 ‘Last run’ for vintage wooden bodied Gresley post office carriages but custodians Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd chalk up 40 years of success |
| Launch of the Leicester International Music festival Nicholas Daniel, Artistic Director of the Leicester International Music Festival and BBC Proms' soloist, announces this year's festival programme |
| Frogs and Newts benefit from a “Party in the Pond” £3467.49 was raised on Friday 11th July 2008 when Twycross Zoo held their annual fundraising evening to support the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) Amphibian Ark campaign |
| Museum fun for all Two fun special events are taking place in Leicester’s New Walk Museum and Art Gallery |
| Events - Latest Posting | |
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 | Master Innholders and St Julian Scholars inaugural ‘Heart of England Regional General Managers Conference’ (17/10/2008 at 09:30 to 17/10/2008 at 12:30) Guest speakers will include Bob Cotton OBE, Chief Executive of the BHA (British Hospitality Association) and Anne Pierce, Chief Executive of Springboard (last updated 12/07/2008 at 11:57) |
| THINK FAMILY ROAD SHOW AT LEICESTER MARRIOTT HOTEL, LEICESTER CITY - MARCH 2009 (16/03/2009 at 10:00 to 16:00) Join us for the 'think family Roadshow'. An inspiring and stimulation day to find new ways of making your business truly welcoming and enticing to families. (last updated 12/06/2008 at 12:04) |