WTMeurope City Cruises promotes its next generation leisure and tourism vessel CITY CRUISES will be on stand L304 promoting its next generation leisure and tourism vessel, which is due to come into operation for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The third-generation RiverLiner (codenamed 3GR) will have a capacity to carry up to 600 passengers and will feature an enclosed, fully air-conditioned main deck with seating at tables, which can be used for both dining and entertainment cruises. The company has also been working
with the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver a river cruise to the Equestrian events held at Greenwich Park and has launched a dedicated Website for bookings. City Cruises will be extending its services in conjunction with Thames River Services, for the duration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in order to provide spectators with a frequent service. For details visit www.citycruises.com
Visit Finland plans for new Finnish wilderness marketing campaign NEXT YEAR Helsinki will assume the title of World Design Capital, with a year-long programme of events which will include design exhibitions, installations and design tours of the Finnish capital, showcasing the city’s architecture and innovation. For autumn/winter 2012, Visit Finland has launched a campaign bringing the Finnish wilderness to the streets of London and Manchester, where the animal and landscape photography of nature photographers Jari Peltomäki, Olli Lamminsalo and Markku Tano will be displayed to showcase the destination's untouched, natural wilderness in all its pristine beauty. During WTM, exhibitors will include Finnish Hostels, Helsinki City & Convention Bureau, Best Western Finland, Hotel & Igloo Village Kakslauttanen & Santa Resort, Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi/ Amethyst Spa,
Lapland Club, Restel Hotel Group, Safartica, Santa’s Hotels, Robinson Scandinavia AS, Scandinavian Islands, Tallink Silja Ltd, The Travel Experience,
Visit Saimaa/ Savonlinna Travel, Touring Cars & EuroUSA & Seva. For more information visit stand EM140D.
THE FRENCH Ardennes is set to launch a colourful bid at WTM to establish itself as one of the greenest departments in France. One of the least-explored corners of France, its rustic, rural character - and unspoiled countryside - lends itself to holidays spent 'in the great outdoors'. The tourist office will be drawing on these elements, as well as some major 'green' developments which have taken shape in recent years - such as the appearance of the 'Voie Verte' ('The Green Path'). This 50-mile track alongside the River Meuse enables visitors to walk, cycle, horse-ride and even rollerblade the full distance between Givet in the north, and the region's capital Charleville-Mézières. Visitors to the stand will be able to obtain details of the region’s accommodation and events for 2012, as well as some unusual attractions, such as the new Wolf Park at the ecological Parc Argonne Découverte in Olizy-Primat. For details visit stand EM1300 or see www.ardennes.com
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