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List of all 2008 releases

january

24/01/2008
More Michelin Stars for London Food Scene

18/01/2008
American NFL returns to the UK

17/01/2008
Travelodge CEO appointed to Visit London Board

11/01/2008
Visit London to Launch ‘Cool’ New Venue Guide

08/01/2008
Treat your Valentine in London

01/01/2008
London hosts spectacular NYE fireworks display

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february

29/02/2008
What’s new in London? Find out at BTTF!

27/02/2008
Visit London and Transport for London seek bus drivers for London to Beijing journey

26/02/2008
Visit London launches first ever marketing campaign in Poland

19/02/2008
The Oval to host ICC World Twenty20 in 2009: £28m boost to London’s economy

14/02/2008
Visit London launches recovery campaign for Camden

12/02/2008
Mother’s Day in London

10/02/2008
Camden Lock Market: Open for Business as Usual

02/02/2008
Unprecedented NFL win for London: American football returns for a second year

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march

27/03/2008
NBA Europe Live Returns to London for Second Year

26/03/2008
Olympic Torch Relay – win tickets to the Grand Finale

22/03/2008
London host committee takes the helm with ambitioius aims for the MPI PEC-Europe 2008

21/03/2008
Budget 2007 - income tax cuts and green measures – a Visit London public affairs briefing

21/03/2008
Ministers ‘put the bed tax to sleep’ – a Visit London public affairs briefing

20/03/2008
Kids Love London Website Re-launched

15/03/2008
Visit London launches London Explorer, the ‘online concierge’ service

14/03/2008
London Tourism Chief Welcomes Opening of T5

13/03/2008
Giant Lenny Henry painting to swell London’s art collection

12/03/2008
London – world cultural leader

10/03/2008
London Wins EULAR Congress

10/03/2008
London tourism chief warns of missed Olympic legacy

09/03/2008
British Tourism Week, 12 – 18 March 2007

05/03/2008
Visit London predicts hotel growth for 2007

05/03/2008
Visit London wins bid to host the 2008 Indian Travel Congress held by the Travel Agents Association

05/03/2008
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London

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april

24/04/2008
London Triumphs at British Tourism Awards

21/04/2008
Visit London Launches 2 New Websites at IMEX 08

17/04/2008
Visit London strengthens Business and Major Events PR in build up to 2012

09/04/2008
Leap year sees leap in visits to London attractions

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may

13/05/2008
MPI and Rendezvous Europe Event raises more than 20,000 for European Foundation

09/05/2008
Double win for Visit London at IGLTA Convention

06/05/2008
Visit London Achieves Record Figures at IMEX

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june

26/06/2008
Improving the customer experience at Heathrow Airport

19/06/2008
Office Takes Root In St James’s Park

18/06/2008
London Leads Olympic Handover Celebrations

18/06/2008
Olympic coup for Visit London

16/06/2008
London becomes Lucky Charm for NFL and NBA Teams

12/06/2008
Enjoy Father’s Day in London

09/06/2008
Double win for Visit London at IGLTA Convention

06/06/2008
Visit London Achieves Record Figures at IMEX

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july

25/07/2008
Visit London unveils new Media Centre

24/07/2008
Visit London urges tourism industry to go green

11/07/2008
Visit London launches new complaints service

10/07/2008
Government has “tourism blind spot”, says Visit London

04/07/2008
How businesses can ‘Unlock London’ - the world’s most inspiring city.

02/07/2008
Best access guide yet to London’s hotels

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august

24/08/2008
London celebrates historic Olympic handover

22/08/2008
Mayor of London issues open invite to big sporting events in London

20/08/2008
See the World, Visit London

19/08/2008
Team GB performances will drive domestic tourism to 2012

15/08/2008
London targets Chinese visitors during the Beijing Games

08/08/2008
Last Chance to enter Visit London Awards 2008

08/08/2008
Red Bull Air Race lands back in London

06/08/2008
China critical to delivering 2012 tourism legacy, says Visit London

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september

25/09/2008
London woos Indian tourists

25/09/2008
London named Best UK City in Group Leisure Awards

24/09/2008
Visit London CEO to take new role

23/09/2008
London celebrates as host city for the 2010 IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup

15/09/2008
2008 Visit London Awards shortlist announced

04/09/2008
Visit London welcomes London 2012 Cultural Olympiad

02/09/2008
New Visit London European language websites

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october

30/10/2008
Visit London welcomes opening of Westfield London

30/10/2008
London wins World Pride in 2012

22/10/2008
NFL’s return to Wembley heralds London as global capital of sport

22/10/2008
Visit London People’s Choice Awards - shortlist announced

17/10/2008
London in the Spotlight at World Travel Market

15/10/2008
UK Event Industry Fair Pricing and Practice Charter launched

14/10/2008
James Bond’s London

10/10/2008
Mayor Boris Johnson to attend 2008 Visit London Awards

09/10/2008
London welcomes NBA back for a weekend of interactive fun

08/10/2008
Johnny Vaughan confirmed as Visit London Awards host

01/10/2008
London’s Favourite Londoner

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november

28/11/2008
Sir Michael Caine wins London’s Favourite Londoner Award

25/11/2008
Visit London appoints new UK Marketing Manager

10/11/2008
Virgin Atlantic to sponsor 2008 Visit London Awards

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december

22/12/2008
Events 2012 & Beyond conference exceeds 150 pre-registrations

12/12/2008
UK MPI meeting wins prestigious CSR Awards

11/12/2008
Visit London sees record visitor figures to EIBTM stand

10/12/2008
The UK’s recession stress buster: Brits spend less on food costs to save for holiday

03/12/2008
NFL to play season game in London next year

02/12/2008
New association directory launched by Visit London

02/12/2008
State-of-the-art mobile technology comes to life on Visit London stand

01/12/2008
Trafalgar Square lion comes to life to promote London over the festive period

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