Labour 'has failed tourism industry' Tory opponents have accused the...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  August 30, 2007 ;     363 words ......pounds400million a year to Torbay's economy. Shadow tourism minister Tobias...into resorts like Torbay, take up opportunities...Olympics and green tourism, and a shake- up...Ellwood said: "Tourism is the biggest...business sector in Torbay. It is worth around...

Bay casino dream gets huge boost Mayor Nick Bye's vision to steer Torbay...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  July 13, 2007 ;     700+ words ......Les Burnett, chairman of Torbay Development Agency Ltd, which is working with Torbay Council to deliver the prosperity...would work alongside the tourism and maritime strategy to...things are on the way up' in Torbay. The plans intend to regenerate...and that is a change that Torbay faces." ...

MPs see the sights ; Paignton Pier and Kents Cavern were top of the visit...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  March 13, 2008 ;     425 words ......list for MPs on a tourism fact-finding two-day visit to Torbay. Members of the...committee's inquiry into tourism was due to have been witnessed by Torbay Council, South Hams Council, South West Tourism, the Torbay Tourism Forum, Tamar Valley...

MPs' visit is chance to showcase Bay ; Hard facts and figures could be the...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  February 18, 2008 ;     700+ words ......forward, he said. Speaking at the Torbay Tourism Forum at the Grand Hotel, Mr Sanders...Attractions Partnership and the Torbay Tourism Forum. The second day will involve...really will be an opportunity for Torbay Tourism Forum and others to give evidence...

Don't turn out the Bay's lights ; Tourist Information Centres and seafront...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  January 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ......seafronts. Lynne Hookings, the chairwoman of the Torbay Tourism Forum, said she was 'horrified' at the proposals...with accommodation and everybody because Torbay is tourism. Without tourism what good is Torbay? "Cutting the TIC hours is not a good idea...

Mayor in talks on tourism drive ; Torbay's hoteliers are planning for a...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  November 19, 2007 ;     378 words ......debates about who should run tourism in Torbay. It also follows a report...range of other groups in Torbay. We need to reassure people in tourism we've got our act together...We have to maintain Torbay's share of the tourism business and then increase...

Tourism is Torbay's lifeblood so why are we cutting back on council posts?

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  August 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ...The axeing of Torbay's director of tourism role caused an outcry...Council Employee, Torbay 'The news has shocked tourism leaders who say they...people! GM, Brixham Tourism in the UK is predicted...this money comes to Torbay. My fear is that...

Name change for tourism group Torbay's tourism chiefs are taking their...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  October 1, 2007 ;     289 words ......opted to change the name to the Torbay Tourism Forum. They said they felt it...Lynne Hookings, chairman of the Torbay Tourism Forum, said: "It later merged...the council. "It is through the Torbay Tourism Forum that all tourism-related...

Mayoral vision needs Torbay's naysayers to change their tune If saturday's...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  October 17, 2007 ;     700+ words ......Vision is representative of the people of Torbay we are in deep trouble. I was lucky...who want to create a new and dynamic Torbay are as enthusiastic and vociferous as...this improvement can be delivered by tourism and the retired alone, so we have to...Langs Road Preston I FIRST got to know ...

Resorts swop their tourism secrets Secrets of successful tourism were...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  May 14, 2007 ;     442 words ...Secrets of successful tourism were shared by Torbay and Great Yarmouth representatives...with the council to improve tourism. Torbay's councillors were impressed...friendly Torbay, Aviva Pearson, Torbay's director of tourism, said: "We are delighted...

Shock as agency boss Morgan quits Torbay Development Agency's chief...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  October 24, 2007 ;     598 words ......made a major contribution to Torbay's success stories over the...our prominent position as a tourism destination." This was echoed...Morgan had 'made his mark on Torbay' and wished him well for...Brixham in particular." Shocked Torbay Cllr Mike Morey said: "He...Following rumours that ...

Why we believe in the Bay ; We are entering an exciting period for Torbay...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  November 12, 2007 ;     700+ words ......with this approach and represents an opportunity for Torbay to set out its plans and priorities for prosperity based...environment, natural assets and waterfront location. Torbay is also raising its game with the Torbay Mayoral Vision, which will set out a plan for the next 15 to 20 years of what ...

We're signing up for a better Bay Pride in Torbay, building stronger...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  June 12, 2007 ;     388 words ......gathered at the new-look Beacon Quay to 'turn the tide for Torbay'. The plan, Turning the Tide for Torbay, has been developed to build on the previous community...aimed to create a prosperous community for the people of Torbay. The four themes are pride in the Bay, stronger communities...strategic ...

Rock solid boost for Bay's tourism The business of turning a geopark dream...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  September 18, 2007 ;     601 words ......starts today in Torbay. The long-awaited...international geo-tourism status arrived on...partnerships and Torbay's cultural and heritage...Pearson, director of tourism at the Torbay Development Agency...potential, in terms of tourism and the products...significance and it offers ...

Call for businesses to back Bay's Olympic effort ; A rallying cry has been...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  March 10, 2008 ;     691 words ......mountain biking and BMX), South Devon College (judo), Torbay Leisure Centre (triathlon) and Torbay Olympic Gymnastic Club (rhythmic gymnastics and artistic gymnastics). Roger Mann, chairman of Torbay Sports Council, said it was imperative that the business...get sponsorship for 15 young sports boys and ...