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Tourism sector rolls up its sleeves for 2010

Cumbria’s tourism sector is ready to fight “tooth and nail” to make 2010 a successful year. That was the defiant message from hoteliers and tourism chiefs when they met in Kendal to discuss how the region can bounce back from last November’s floods and capitalise on the “staycation” phenomenon of 2009. Representatives from some of [...]

Leisure and tourism chiefs to discuss area’s future

Leisure and tourism bosses are to meet in Kendal next month (February) to discuss the industry’s prospects for 2010 and beyond. Ian Stephens, chief executive of Cumbria Tourism, and Jane Randall, head of visitor economy for the NWDA, will meet with hoteliers and other leisure businesses from across the county at a special roundtable discussion [...]