ETC Calls for "Ambassadors for English Tourism".Business Editors/Travel Writers LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2002 The English Tourism Council The English Tourism Council (prior to 1999 the English Tourist Board) was the tourist board for England. In 2003 it merged with the British Tourist Authority to form VisitBritain. is calling on people who live in England to act as "ambassadors" for tourism in support of the launch of a new campaign urging English residents to invite their friends and relatives to visit from abroad. The campaign, launched by the British Tourist Authority and the National Tourist Boards, will provide postcards to English residents to send to friends and relatives around the world. The postcards are part of a free pack containing everything needed to entice visitors to England. ETC ETC - ExTendible Compiler. Fortran-like, macro extendible. "ETC - An Extendible Macro-Based Compiler", B.N. Dickman, Proc SJCC 38 (1971). Head of Communications, Naomi Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , said: "Tourism begins at home and the people who live here are the best sales ambassadors for trips to England. This is a great opportunity not just to catch up with friends and relatives, but also to show off the great heritage, cities and countryside that England has to offer. And now there's no excuse for putting off that invitation to visit. We've even supplied the postcard!". To get involved in the campaign, people living in England should phone hotline number 0844 477 8366 for their free pack or log on to www.visitbritain.com/UKOK to send an electronic invitation. Notes to editors ETC is a strategic body, supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (sometimes abbreviated DCMS) is a department of the United Kingdom government, with responsibility for culture and sport in England, and some aspects of the media throughout the whole UK, for example broadcasting. , with a remit to develop world class tourism in England Tourism plays a significant part in the economic life of England. Many English have travel abroad, which takes money out of the country. However, many other people come to England as tourists, and this is economically beneficial. , focusing on quality, wise growth and competitiveness. The British Tourist Authority will collect the names and addresses of the recipients of the postcards and will make contact with them via its overseas offices. To incentivise people to send the cards, ten UK senders will win an opportunity for their friends or family to visit. British Airways British Airways in full British Airways PLC International passenger airline based in London. In 1936 British Airways Ltd. was founded through the merger of three smaller airlines. , Crowne Plaza This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Intercontinental and Holiday Inn Hotels are all contributing to the prizes. To kick start the campaign, BA today will offer discounted airfares to the UK for friends and relatives of their 50,000 employees. As well as postcards the packs contain a CD-Rom of Britain, a Hidden Britain brochure, a UK OK badge and a UK OK pen to write the cards. |
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