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English Tourism Week launches on River Thames

Events happening across England to showcase country’s quality attractions.

• From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and The Rt Hon Hugh Robertson
• Published: 15 March 2013

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Tourism Minister Hugh Robertson joined VisitEngland and London & Partners on a journey along the Thames yesterday to launch English Tourism Week.

The week, which runs from 16-24 March, will showcase the quality and vibrancy of attractions across England.

Get involved

Events are happening up and down the country, including free customer service sessions, run by WorldHost, the organisation which trained 70,000 Games Makers for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Further information

Read VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford’s blog

Find out more about events near you on VisitEngland’s website

Published 15 March 2013