Newham Site For 2012 Games
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Be a local tourist weekend a great
success
21/03/2008
Be a Local Tourist, showcasing
Newham's own local attractions, received a major thumbs up from
residents when it took place over an April weekend.
The event offered free entry, discounts and special
offers to highlight local businesses and give local people a chance
to discover places of interest on their doorstep.
All the guided tours, including walks round the Royal Docks, West
Ham Football Club and Three Mills Studios, were fully booked and
the 15 attractions that took part said they had an overwhelming
response. Requests for the voucher booklets that gave free or
discounted admission to venues were up 50 per cent on last year's
pioneering event.
Around 1.2 million visitors are expected to visit Newham to see
the London 2012 Games and the flagship campaign aims to prepare
businesses and residents for the opportunities that will
arise. |
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