http://www.cu-ctb.cu.thedms.co.uk/news-room/articles/Up to date news from Cumbria Tourism.Terms and Conditions of reuse can be found on http://www.cumbriatourism.orgsglover@cumbriatourism.orgsglover@cumbriatourism.org240http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlen-gbFri, 04 May 2012 08:24:05 GMTFri, 04 May 2012 08:24:05 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/bike-and-ride.aspxA new bus service is being launched to help cyclists and mountain bikers travel around the Lake District.Fri, 04 May 2012 08:24:05 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/keswick-mountain-festival-2012.aspxKeswick Mountain Festival is set to return for 2012, with its biggest ever programme of outdoor activities, celebrity speakers and sporting events. Based in and around Keswick, the festival will run from 16 to 20 May and is sponsored by leading outdoor brand Dare 2b, helping the organisers to create a packed Festival Village, in Crow Park on the shore of Lake Derwentwater.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:11:57 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/windermere-lake-cruises-spring-offer.aspxAs the winter weather recedes and spring time begins, retirees with a CA or LA postcode will soon be able to enjoy a revitalising day out around the region for just ?5.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:42:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/nuts-in-may.aspxThe Western Lake District is set to host a brand new family-friendly boutique festival, with something for everyone. The festival is called 'Nuts in May' so why not go nuts yourself this May between 4th, 5th & 6th May 2012 - near Workington, in the Western Lake District, Cumbria.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:15:44 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/2012-award-finalists.aspxIn the last few days the Judges have been meeting to go through the entries submitted for this year's Cumbria Tourism Awards to draw up a shortlist of finalists across the 14 categories. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:49:07 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/titanic-100th-anniversary.aspx2012 marks a significant milestone in the rich maritime history of Maryport. One of the town's most notable maritime links and possibly the least known is the link to Thomas Henry Ismay, born 1837, in Maryport. He learnt his trade watching the comings and goings at the port before going on to found the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, more commonly known as The White Star Line, in 1867.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:01:59 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/printfest-2012.aspxPrintfest, now in its eleventh year, is the UK's only art fair dedicated solely to printmaking. It has seen tremendous growth over the past few years, with record sales in 2011 helping to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event now draws artists of such a high calibre that it attracts regular visitors from across the UK and beyond.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:45:01 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/black-combe-walking-festival.aspxThe Black Combe Walking Festival returns to the Western Lake District this June, bigger and better than ever before. Organisers say this year's event will provide something for everyone, with over 23 guided walks and events taking place, between the 1st - 10th of June 2012, a must do event in the walking calendar for 2012!Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:33:37 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/coniston-bus-boat-bike.aspxThis summer Cumbria Tourist Guides will be launching a new initiative based in the Coniston area, 'Uniquely Coniston', designed to deliver a series of entertaining and informative tour experiences by bus, boat, bike and on foot.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/english-tourism-week-2012.aspxAs part of English Tourism Week 2012, 10th to 18th March, (ETW12), staff from Cumbria Tourism including; Richard Greenwood Policy and Research Manager and Katie Read West Cumbria Tourism Manager rolled up their sleeves and went out and about with the Hotel Inspectors from Quality Cumbria.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:05:51 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/best-of-britain-ireland-2012.aspxA team of the Lake District, Cumbria's leading tourism businesses are Birmingham-bound next week for the Best of Britain and Ireland Show (March 14-15) in the build up to British Tourism Week 2012.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:55:05 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/wordsworth-daffodil-legacy.aspxTo celebrate all things Daffodil and Wordsworth's Lake District legacy seven locations throughout Cumbria are taking part in the National Gardens Scheme's Daffodil Day - 01 April 2012.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:45:10 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/newe-and-improved-woolfest.aspxWoolfest 2012, the North of England's premier celebration of all things wool, based at Mitchell's auction on the outskirts of the beautiful Georgian town of Cockermouth in the Western Lake District, is celebrating its eighth year this year. Woolfest 2012 is set to take place on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 June, and promises to be a bumper event with a record breaking 160 stalls and a special area for fleece animals of all shapes and sizes.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:38:15 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/lowther-castle-restoration.aspxOne of the Cumbria's truly great historic houses, Lowther Castle and Gardens currently the largest garden restoration project in the UK is set to feature in episode two of BBC Two's Heritage Heroes programme being screened on Tuesday 7th February at 6.30pm.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:24:09 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/interior-design-awards-cedar-manor.aspxOn Thursday 18th January, Lake District based Fidget Design and the Cedar Manor Hotel were presented with two awards at the inaugural UK Hotel Awards 2011, part of the International Hotel Awards, held at London?s glitzy Savoy Hotel.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:12:08 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/golf-championship.aspxThe Western Lake District is set to host the English Golf Union's oldest championship competition, The English Amateur Championship, which is being held between 30th July 2012 - 4th August 2012 at Seascale and Silloth-on-Solway golf clubs.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:58 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tripadvisor-awards.aspxFive of the region's top accommodation providers have been made it on to TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards list.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:11:28 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/aqua-pura-press-release-2012.aspxCumbria Tourism has teamed up with leading Cumbrian water brand, Aqua Pura for a major campaign to promote holidays in the area to a huge UK-wide audience.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:19:32 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/top-ten-valentines-treats-2012.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 14:17:45 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/fell-running-set-to-music.aspxA legendary Lake District fell running challenge and two of the iconic runners to complete it is to have its own piece of music, a very novel twist for UK's Adventure Capital!Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:13:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/christmas-daffodils.aspxIt appears a literary fan has recreated a physical tribute to one of the most famous works of a certain Romantic Poet, but on the shores of the wrong Lake.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:20:29 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/let-the-giants-live.aspxIf you don't have a clue or you think you might, but aren't too sure you can definitely find out in a brand new Cumbrian children's book 'Let the Giants Live'. This children's story book is designed to get people to connect with local myths and legends in Cumbria's, Eden Valley, and to discover for themselves some of the fascinating, hidden and mysterious places that feature in the book.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:10:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/readers-awards-2011.aspxThe Lake District, Cumbria, has added yet another coveted title to its growing list of awards, having been voted Favourite UK Rural Break destination in the Sunday Times Travel magazine's Reader Awards 2011, at an awards ceremony held in London, on Monday 28th November, at the St Pancras Renaissance. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:36:32 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tree-top-trek.aspxWork is scheduled to start this week on a brand new family adventure activity in the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria, the UK's Adventure Capital. Construction will start in earnest as the brand new privately funded and run family activity called 'Treetop Trek', is developed in the trees alongside the shore of lake Windermere, at Brockhole. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:33:04 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/adventurers-guide-to-britain.aspxThe Lake District, Cumbria the UK's Adventure Capital is set to feature in the third episode of the all new ITV1 series The Adventurer's Guide to Britain, on Tuesday 6th December at 7.30pm, featuring action man adventurer Gethin Jones and intrepid naturalist Charlotte Uhlenbroek. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:11:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/viking-discovery.aspxIt is not often history gets re-written, but the discovery of a significant amount of silver Viking booty in the soil on the Furness peninsula, may well require the history scribes to get scribbling in earnest.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:07:52 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/augill-castle-sustainable-award.aspxAugill Castle in Cumbria has received a silver accolade in the Green Tourism Business scheme which exists to promote good environmental practices and reduce the impact of tourism on the environment.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:01:43 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/climbing-centre-relaunch.aspxOne of the best climbing walls in the country just got even bigger and better!Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:04:20 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/woolpack-wine-fest.aspxWine Lovers are preparing to descend on the latest must do food and drink event in the Western Lake District. The Woolpack Inn, Eskdale, is set to host its first ever wine festival, which is being launched to coincide with the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau on the 17th November, traditionally the third Thursday of November.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:10:02 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/award-winning-lowther-shorthorns.aspxIt's in the way crops are grown, tended and harvested. It's in the way cattle are reared and nurtured. The way the very best ingredients are selected, prepared and combined. The way recipes are tried, refined then tried again, that makes Cumbrian food so special.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:09:44 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/motorsport-capital.aspxThroughout November into early December Cumbria is set to become the country's motorsport capital with three events. The first event sees over 100 vintage sports cars from the 1920s and 30s converge on Honister Slate Mine in a throwback to the Golden age of motoring. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:24:15 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/electric-bicycle-network-discount.aspxThe team behind the Electric Bicycle Network, a not-for-profit network of hire and charging points for 'electrically assisted pedal cycles', is selling off some of its bikes now the main summer season is over. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:19:17 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tourism-connect.aspxTen Cumbrian accommodation providers from across the county have recently benefitted from funding provided through the Rural Northwest Tourism Connect Programme, enabling them to make improvements to their accommodation to the tune of over ?1.4 million.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:35:56 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/western-lake-district-coastline.aspxNestled between magnificent mountain valleys and the glorious Irish Sea, The Western Lake District is fast becoming the least best kept secret of the North. One of its biggest hidden treasures is the wide array of adventure activities on offer in this region of unspoilt natural beauty just ready and waiting to be discovered; whether this be on foot, on wheels, on water or even on ropes.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:26:24 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/senhouse-literary-festival.aspxThe three day literary festival, starting on November 4th, is set to be a celebration of words in all forms, aiming to bring an intimate audience up close and personal with leading writers.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:12:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/consiton-powerboat-records.aspxThis morning Helical Technology, a Northwest based engineering firm, unveiled a boat they have lovingly hand built during the last four years on the opening day of Coniston Power Boat Records Week. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:13:57 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/hollins-farm-scoops-conservation-award.aspxHollins Farm, run by family owned Holgates Caravan Parks, scooped a top gold accolade in the 2011 David Bellamy Conservation Awards. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:04:18 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/good-pub-guide.aspxNot one, not two, but three Cumbrian pubs have won 'Good Pub Guide' awards and feature in the 2012 edition which was published at the start of October this year. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:58:28 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbrian-food-excellence.aspxCumbrian food producers have cause for celebration, after excelling at this year's Great Taste Awards, bringing home over 70 Great Taste Awards for the quality of their food & drink. The awards are widely acknowledged as the benchmark for specialty food and drink and are often described as the 'Oscars' of the food world. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:53:15 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/fashion-in-a-corner-of-eden.aspxThe Sockshop team chose A Corner of Eden, a beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse, to shoot images to show off new collections from international brands ELLE, John Smedley and Fraas. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:45:46 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/national-cooking-awards.aspxOn the evening of the 20th October 2011, Cumbrian hopeful Andrew Postlethwaite, based at The Best Western Castle Green Hotel, Kendal will be one of 10 competitors working alongside 10 of the best chefs in the UK as he attempts to win Visionary Chef of the Year. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:15:02 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/travolution-golakes-awards.aspxCumbria Tourism is celebrating after their visitor website Golakes won a prestigious Travolution Award for the design of its website.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:12:09 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/commercial-members-meeting-oct-2011.aspxBusiness leaders from the world of tourism in Cumbria are heading for a special meeting at the Lodore Fall Hotel, Borrowdale, near Keswick this week (Thursday 6th). The event at 2pm at the Lodore Falls Hotel is the autumn meeting of Cumbria Tourism's Commercial Members. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:31:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/armathwaite-award-2011.aspxCumbria Tourism member Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel & Spa was recently awarded Four Red Star status, at the glitzy AA Hospitality Awards 2011, held on Monday 26 September 2011, hosted by news presenter and broadcaster Sophie Raworth at the London Hilton, Park Lane.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:14:20 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/rheged-cheese-festival.aspxFive local ice cream producers have taken up the challenge to invent new cheese ice cream recipes for this weekend's Cheese Festival at Rheged. Visitors to the Festival will be able to sample the 6 varieties of ice cream for FREE and cast their vote for the most delicious flavour. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:25:45 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/heritage-tourism-event.aspxKey players from the across tourism industry in Cumbria are set to gather the Cumbria County Archive in Carlisle, at 10am, on Wednesday 14 September, to discuss how heritage can continue to play a pivotal role in developing Cumbria's tourism potential. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:04:02 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/celebrities-world-sheepdog-trials.aspxTV Presenters Matt Baker and Helen Skelton are set to make a guest appearance at the show on Friday 15 September. Both presenters hail from farming backgrounds and are determined to get stuck in and have a go at sheep dog trialling. The question remains, though, who will come out on top? Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:09:16 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/japanese-competitor-sheepdog-trials.aspxShinjiro Kigawa and his wife, Minori, run one of the country's few dedicated schools for sheep dogs at Deergrove Farm in the shadow of Mt. Fuji. Here, they introduce many 'city' dwelling border collies to the art of working sheep.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:46:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbria-to-host-four-major-cycling-event.aspxCumbria the UK's Adventure Capital gears up to welcome four major cycling events between September and October.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:38:00 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/south-lakes-freerider.aspxThe South Lakes FreeRider, a free bus service linking some of the Lake District's most prominent attractions, is proving a huge success and has carried an average of over 100 passengers per day in its first month of operation. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:07:13 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/world-sheepdog-trials.aspxThis is the first time ever the event has been held in England, and it is expected to draw in an expected 40,000 visitors to the Penrith and Eden Valley area during the four day event, injecting millions of pounds into the local visitor economy. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:13:47 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/west-cumbria-launch.aspxA brand new programme of activity to underpin and develop West Cumbria's tourism industry will be launched this week.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:44:21 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/award-winner-2011.aspxThe winners of the prestigious 2011 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a glittering ceremony in Kendal last night (Thursday 7th July 2011) Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:25:42 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tourism-summit-2011.aspxLeading figures from the tourism industry and Cumbria's public sector have addressed a major Summit on the importance of the industry to the county's economic future.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:18:43 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/soap-box.aspxCumbria Tourism is rolling out a new "soap box," at its meetings to give people the chance to "talk tourism".Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:44:44 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/best-of-britain-2011.aspxA team of the Lake District's leading tourism businesses are Birmingham-bound this week for the Best of Britain and Ireland Show (March 16-17). Representatives from one of Britain's leading tourism hotspots, will be at the trade show at the NEC showcasing the range of things to see and do in the Lake District and Cumbria throughout 2011. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:29:56 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/valentines-ecard.aspxThe Lake District is world famous for its romance and poetry but it seems that in this age of austerity some hard-up Brits are opting to send "e-Valentine's," rather than real cards.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:24:32 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/menu-training.aspxIndividuals working in the food and drink business are being encouraged to hone their skills in order to promote Cumbria as a premier food destination.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:04:25 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/holiday-guide-2011.aspxOne of the most popular holiday brochures produced in the United Kingdom is now available. The 2011 Holiday Guide to the Lake District and Cumbria is hot off the press in time for a brand new holiday year. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:49:41 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbria-in-bloom-2011.aspxTime is running out for green-fingered businesses to show off their floral displays in this year's Pride in your Community competition, previously called Cumbria in Bloom.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:19:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/gothic-castle-makeover.aspxPREVIOUSLY unheard details of Cumbria's single biggest tourism development will be shared at a meeting of some of the county?s top tourism figures.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:56:15 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/passage-to-india.aspxA delegation of high-ranking tourism officials have been welcomed to the Lake District on a fact-finding mission. Staff at Cumbria Tourism chaperoned the party from India, London and Edinburgh on a tour of the area in the hope of encouraging more international tourists from Southern Asia and building links between the two nations. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:33:34 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/national-green-award.aspxA Cumbrian guest house which prides itself on its organic and environmental credentials has been honoured for promoting sustainable tourism.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:11:32 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/bernard-gooch-2011.aspxThe late Lake District entrepreneur Mark Weir will be honoured by the county's tourism industry with a special award today (Tuesday June 28th) - three months after the accident which cost his life.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:47:23 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/2011-award-finalists.aspxDozens of businesses have made it through to the finals of this year's Cumbria Tourism Awards. The lucky finalists are competing to be named the best in their class at a glittering awards ceremony at The Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, in July (7th). Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:42:46 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tourism-summit.aspxTourism leaders in Cumbria are staging a Tourism Summit in June to debate the current and future challenges facing the county?s second biggest industry.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:42:48 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/r1bw-celebrity-hideaway.aspxIts location is still a closely guarded secret, and yet Cumbria Tourism is offering one lucky couple the chance to live like stars and spend a weekend in the Chris Moyles mansion.Thu, 12 May 2011 09:36:35 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/pride-in-the-community-awards.aspxAfter a damp start to the year followed by the hottest April since records began, gardens have come alive. The Pride in your Community competition, previously called Cumbria In Bloom, has now opened for entries and is calling on tourism businesses to show off their floral displays.Wed, 04 May 2011 19:35:54 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/enjoy-england-award-winners-2011.aspxCumbria Tourism Managing Director Ian Stephens has praised the area's tourism industry as the Best in England after county businesses took three golds and a silver in the country's foremost tourism awards.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:01:30 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/arts-investment.aspxCumbria's tourism leader has praised the ?6.5 million arts boost announced for the county Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:56:46 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/radio-one-big-weekend.aspxLady Gaga, the Black Eyed Peas and the Foo Fighters are among the headline acts appearing at the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend in Carlisle this May.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:15:59 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/pencil-museum.aspxA tourist attraction in Keswick became a trend on Twitter today as debate raged about where the US President might visit on his forthcoming trip to England. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:44:22 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/food-training.aspxIndividuals working in the food and drink business are being encouraged to hone their skills in order to promote Cumbria as a premier food destination. Cumbria Tourism is offering a range of training and workforce development activities that have been specifically designed with food and drink businesses in mind. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:38:05 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/viewranger-app.aspxThe next generation of walkers are being recruited to the Lake District this year through a new series of walking and cycling routes being made available to download to your phone.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:27:10 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/aqua-pura.aspxCumbria Tourism has teamed up with leading Cumbrian water brand, Aqua Pura for a major campaign to promote holidays in the area to a huge UK-wide audience. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:07:42 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/augill-castle.aspxAugill Castle in Cumbria has been named 'Favourite British Hotel or Inn' in the Alastair Sawday Reader Awards 2010. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:45:16 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/langdale-hotel.aspxStaff at a Lake District hotel are celebrating after winning a national green award at a major prize ceremony from some of the best businesses in the country. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:41:58 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/christmas-campaign.aspxCumbria Tourism has launched a major campaign to inspire visitors to head to the area for the Christmas and New Year period. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:39:13 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cockermouth-food-festival-success.aspxNew research has revealed that this year's inaugural food festival in Cockermouth was a huge success - bringing in over a quarter of a million pounds for businesses. The 'Taste Cumbria' Food Festival was held over the weekend of September (25th-26th) as a big event to help in Cockermouth's rebirth post-flooding. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:15:09 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/rogue-road-signs.aspxA series of "rogue road signs", which appeared briefly across a range of Lake District peaks last year have now been turned into a permanent art exhibition. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:53:58 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/south-lakes-animal-park.aspxThe award winning South Lakes Wild Animal Park in Dalton in Furness, Cumbria is throwing open its doors to offer a recession-busting free entry to all this winter. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:48:30 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/charity-book.aspxHRH The Prince of Wales has joined Britain's biggest celebrities and provided a specially written foreword for Cumbria Tourism's brand new book, which will be launched on the 15th of November. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:57:39 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/time-out-guide.aspxHow do you like to take time out in Cumbria? Answers to that question could win ten lucky people a copy of a brand new guide to the region. Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with the renowned travel guide publisher 'Time Out' and launched a competition to celebrate the new Time Out guide to The Lake District. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:24:27 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/golakes-update.aspxCumbria's leading tourism website has notched up a record year of accommodation bookings during 2010 ? according to latest statistics. Golakes.co.uk' the county's main travel website for reserving breaks at thousands of hotels, B&Bs and self-catering properties; hit record figures during October. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:19:02 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/north-west-award-winners-2010.aspxThe tourism industry across the county is celebrating today, after the seventh annual England's Northwest Tourism Awards took place in Manchester last night (Wednesday 29th September). Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:12:51 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/pr-award.aspxCumbria Tourism's Public Relations Team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for their work following the floods which rocked Cumbria last November.Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:46:04 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/taste-cumbria-fest.aspxPreparations are well and truly under way for this year's inaugural Taste Cumbria Food Festival which is taking place in Cockermouth on 25th and 26th September. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:03:04 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tourism-numbers-2011.aspxTourism businesses in the Lake District and Cumbria should prepare to lose visitors to Scotland, Ireland and Wales next season. That is the warning of the county's tourism chief who will address an audience of tourism professionals at a major meeting at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal on Wednesday 8th (2pm start.) Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:15:34 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/great-north-swim-postponed.aspxIan Stephens, Chief Executive at Cumbria Tourism, said: "We are obviously hugely disappointed that the Great North Swim has had to be postponed, however the safety of all competitors has to come first and the organisers have reassured us of this." Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:39:13 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/taste-cumbria-sainsburys.aspxSainsbury's are the latest name to sign-up to and support the Taste Cumbria Food Festival, which takes place in Cockermouth on September 25th and 26thThu, 02 Sep 2010 13:38:16 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/prime-minister-speech.aspxIan Stephens, Chief Executive at Cumbria Tourism, said: "We are encouraged by the Prime Minister's comments this morning and it is pleasing that the Government recognises the importance of tourism and the opportunities it offers. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:46:29 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/taste-cumbria-festival.aspxOrganisers of the region's first Taste Cumbria Food Festival today announced the involvement of two of the region's top hotels and restaurants in the weekend's calendar of events and activities.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:04:59 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/whitehaven-cruise-ship.aspxThe most luxurious cruise liner ever to set sail is welcomed into Whitehaven, Cumbria this weekend - bringing with it some of the wealthiest visitors the county has ever seen. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:43:12 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/ct-restructure.aspxCumbria Tourism has announced plans for a major restructure. It will mean the organisation focuses on priority projects to promote the area to visitors and has a leaner workforce come the New Year. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:13:42 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/taste-cumbria.aspxA weekend of mouth watering menus are hotly anticipated at the first ever Cockermouth Food Festival - Taste Cumbria - this September (25th-26th). Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:20:07 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/passport-2-pedalling.aspxCumbria Tourism has teamed up with some of the country's top cycling instructors to offer a bumper programme of free bike-related activities for all the family throughout this Summer.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:23:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/stay-with-our-friends.aspxIt stands to reason that if you're looking for a recommendation for a quality hotel, the best person to ask is a quality hotelier. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:17:07 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/pitch-it.aspxCumbria Tourism is calling for families new to the joys of sleeping under canvas to get in touch for the opportunity to win over ?1,600 worth of camping goodies.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:09:49 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/lakeland-book-2010-winners.aspxThe overall winner of The Lakeland Book of the Year 2010 has today been named. Hercules And The Farmers Wife: And Other Stories from a Cumbrian Art Gallery was written by Chris Wadsworth who runs the Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:03:36 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/lakeland-book-awards-2010.aspxThe final shortlist has been announced to find the Lakeland Book of the Year 2010 -Cumbria's answer to the Booker Prize. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:35:27 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/bernard-gooch-winner-2010.aspxA group of unsung heroes who swung into action during the Cumbrian floods have been recognised for the first time with a unique award. Roy Campbell' representing staff at The Shepherds Hotel and Restaurant, Cockermouth, collected the Bernard Gooch Tourism Personality of the Year Award at annual general meeting of Cumbria Tourism on Wednesday 23rd June. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:17:33 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/agm-2010.aspxCumbria's bid to become the Adventure Capital of the UK will be officially backed by outdoors guru Julia Bradbury at a key note meeting taking place this week (Weds 23rd June). Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:03:38 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/postcard-celebrities-revealed.aspxPersonal postcards from top names including Dame Judi Dench, Richard E. Grant, Andrew Flintoff, Jonny Wilkinson, Elaine Paige, Charlie Watts, The Saturdays, Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Tess Daly and Paul O'Grady are to be exhibited in Cumbria this month to mark the county's progress six months after the November floods.Wed, 19 May 2010 15:13:11 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/2010-Cumbria-Tourism-Award-Winner.aspxThe winners of the 2010 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a special ceremony in Penrith last night (Tuesday 11th May). Wed, 12 May 2010 14:44:12 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/rural-carbon-fund.aspxA new ?4 million fund - the first of its kind in the country - has been launched to support renewable energy projects in rural areas across England's Northwest. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:50:54 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/agm-nominations.aspxLocal and national politicians won't be the only ones hoping to win votes in 2010. This summer, six seats become vacant on Cumbria's "council of tourism," and will be contested in a special election with tourism businesses casting the votes. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:11:11 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/england-award-winners.aspxA four-star Lake District hotel has been named the best in England in the country's foremost tourism awards. Gilpin Lodge Country House on Crook Road, Windermere, won Gold in the Best Small Hotel category. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:59:01 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/postcard-exhibition.aspxDue to the success of its Wish You Were Here postcard campaign, Cumbria Tourism is delighted to announce that it will showcase over 80 postcards penned by celebrities for Cumbria at a free public exhibition. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:44:55 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/postcard-calling-cumbrians.aspxCall for proud Cumbrians to join celebrities in support of Cumbria. Cumbria Tourism is inviting proud locals to join Britain's best loved celebrities and support their county by penning their own Great British postcard. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:28:23 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/postcard-campaign.aspxCumbria Tourism is embarking upon a campaign to bring back the much loved tradition of sending postcards after increasing numbers of holidaymakers are instead turning to texting and tweeting whilst on holiday.Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:50:29 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/daffodils.aspxThe daffodils made famous by William Wordsworth in the Lake District are over a month late blooming this year following the cold winter. Usually the lakesides, roadsides and villages of the National Park are bustling with the golden plants as early as January and February. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:18:32 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/ct-award-finalists.aspxOver 40 businesses have won through to the finals of this year's Cumbria Tourism Awards taking place in May. The annual competition is open to hotels, holiday parks, visitor attractions and the businesses which make up the county?s tourism industry.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:13:18 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/prince-wales-visit.aspxHis Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will visit Cumbria next week (Wednesday 31st March) in a Royal show of support for victims of the flooding in Cumbria.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:09:35 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cruise-conference.aspxLuxury cruise liner companies meeting in Miami have been encouraged to drop anchor in Barrow, Whitehaven and Workington as a gateway to the Lake District. The world's largest annual cruise industry conference, Cruise Shipping Miami, saw Cumbria?s three ports and the Lakes landscape showcased to attending delegates. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:02:24 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/katherine-jenkins.aspxInternational opera superstar, Katherine Jenkins has been announced as one of the headline acts at the Whitehaven Festival this Summer. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:55:26 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/rory-mcgrath.aspxTelevision personality Rory McGrath is helping promote the Lake District in the countdown to one of tourism's most important Easter seasons in recent years.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:51:43 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/wordsworth-book-launch.aspxWhere: Rydal Mount, Rydal, Nr Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LU When: 3.30pm, Tuesday 16th March 2010 What: Join William Wordsworth's Great-great-great grand-daughter, Susan Wordsworth Andrew for the launch of a new book Walking with Wordsworth by Norman & June Buckley Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:47:17 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/sign-cleaning.aspxTourism chiefs and highways officials have given "Britain's Best Drive" a Spring Clean ahead of the new season starting at Easter.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:42:17 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/question-time-event.aspxTourism comes under the spotlight this week at a special Question Time event taking place on Thursday March 4th at a leading Lake District hotel.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:32:12 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/lakeland-book-of-the-year.aspxAuthors and publishers are needed to enter the Lake District's leading literary awards. The Lakeland Book of the Year event takes place every summer and is now in its 26th year.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:13:07 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbria-tourism-tv-advertising.aspxCumbria Tourism will shortly be embarking upon a new television advertising campaign for the first time in its history. The county's leading tourism organisation will be running a series of ads on prime time TV for five weeks commencing on Monday 22nd February. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:24:11 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbria-tourism-awards.aspxThe search has begun to find the cream of Cumbria's best tourism businesses for a special awards ceremony taking place in May.Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:25:17 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/holbeck-ghyll.aspxHolbeck Ghyll, one of the Lake District's finest hotels, has been purchased by local businessman Stephen Leahy in a multi million pound transaction.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:24:36 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/michelin-star.aspxThe Lake District has been named as one of the most prestigious places in England for fine dining as well as being the best in the whole of the North West.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:17:30 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/flood-recovery.aspxThe owners of a Windermere Bed & Breakfast are celebrating their first anniversary by donating half of their rooms to couples affected by last November's flooding in Cumbria. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:09:48 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/welcome-to-carlisle.aspxStaff working in the tourism industry across the Carlisle area are being urged to get involved in a new series of specialist courses to help impress their visitors. Five special 'Welcome to Carlisle courses' will take place between January and April for staff working in hotels, shops, guesthouses, B&Bs and tourist attractions. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:52:08 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/value-breaks.aspxMore than 200 rooms across a number of Lake District hotels and guesthouses are up for grabs over the next three weeks following an appeal to boost tourist numbers in the area after last November?s flooding. Up to 40 accommodation providers have donated an allocation of ?free? rooms with breakfast for the remaining two Sunday evening's in January and on the first Sunday in February. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:45:24 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/itv-the-lakes.aspxA new 12 part television series is being tipped to add a timely boost to tourism in Cumbria in the official countdown to the 2010 holiday season. Presented by Cumbria convert Rory McGrath, The Lakes starts tonight on Monday 4th January 2010 at 8pm and continues every Monday for a further 12 weeks. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:07:34 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/west-cumbria-super-six.aspxA newly-formed tourism group established with a mission to get more visitors to discover Cumbria's West Coast is appealing for leading business people to come forward to join its new board.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:20:22 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/your-recommendations.aspxThe county's leading tourism organisation Cumbria Tourism is urging proud local people to share their valuable insider knowledge of the region to demonstrate to visitors that the majority of the county is unaffected by flooding, accessible and open for business. A new dedicated section entitled 'Your Recommendations' has now been added to their popular tourism website www.golakes.co.uk. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:42:54 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/flood-nwda.aspxThe Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is investing ?100,000 to push the message that Cumbria is ready to welcome visitors after the floods.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:18:30 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/floody-buddy.aspxAn appeal has been issued to tourism businesses closed by the floods in Cumbria to point customers in the direction of "flood buddies" or to simply "recommend a friend." Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:23:30 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/prince-charles-keswick-lights.aspxHis Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales will visit Keswick tomorrow (Friday 27th November) in a Regal show of support for victims of the flooding in Cumbria. The Prince will mark his visit by joining BBC personality, Julia Bradbury in switching on the town's Christmas lights in a special ceremony to get the message out to visitors that Cumbria is "open for business" again. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:09:41 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/julia-bradbury-keswick-lights.aspxThis weekend, the only thing Keswick will be awash with is festive fun. Having triumphed over the effects of the recent flooding in the region, the town's spirit is far from drenched, as a weekend of entertainment and fine food promises to demonstrate to tourists that Keswick is most definitely open for business.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:09:41 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/open-for-business.aspxAs Cumbria starts a new working week in the aftermath of the unprecedented weather that has hit the area, the county's leading tourism organisation, Cumbria Tourism is keen to stress to visitors that Cumbria is still very much open for businessThu, 26 Nov 2009 15:37:49 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/visitor-helpline-floods.aspxTo avoid widespread cancellations, Cumbria Tourism is installing a series of special visitor helplines at its headquarters in Staveley, answered by staff to give visitors up-to-the-minute advice and reassurance to let them know there are hundreds of businesses open and waiting to welcome them as normal.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:28:32 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/first-ullswater-cruise-floods.aspxOne of Cumbria's historic cruise companies is back in action tomorrow on the Lake made famous by William Wordsworth, less than a week after the floods. The start of sailings again - after a week of historic bad weather - is being hailed by tourism chiefs as "emblematic of Cumbria's flood fight back" Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:10:42 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/flooding-statement.aspxCumbria Tourism is advising people planning to visit the Lake District, Cumbria over this weekend to continue with their travel plans provided they check in advance with the venue or accommodation provider about the situation in each individual area prior to commencing their journey. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:51:04 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/west-coast-meeting.aspxBusinesses on Cumbria's West Coast are being invited to a special meeting to help to determine how tourism can improve and develop in the area. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:07:41 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/ct.org.aspxA new website has been launched providing vital information to over 3,300 businesses across Cumbria's tourism industry. www.cumbriatourism.org is receiving around 20,000 hits a monthFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:44:47 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/stone-skimming.aspxCooped-up office workers are being encouraged to get rid of executive stress this autumn by skimming a stone across some of the Lake District's most famed and picturesque lakes.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:49:03 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/lonely-planet.aspxThe Lake District has today been given huge tourism boost for next year with the publication of the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:46:19 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/world-travel.aspxCumbria's tourism industry will be flying the flag for the county throughout November in a bid to entice more overseas visitors to the Lake District, Cumbria in 2010. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:10:35 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/adventure_signs.aspxThe controversial road traffic sign showing a pair of elderly people crossing a road with a doddery walking stick has been given a 21st century upgrade in the Lake District. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:58:34 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/business-advice.aspxAlmost a hundred tourism businesses from the north of the county are expected to attend a free networking session at the award-winning Walby Farm Park attraction near Carlisle from 2pm on Wednesday 30th September. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:49 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbria-conference-group.aspxBusiness leaders from across Cumbria are gathering for a summit meeting this week (Thursday October 22nd) to launch a fresh push to get the county on the UK's ?7 billion pound a year conference calendar. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:54:03 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/autumn-campaign.aspxCumbria Tourism is next week launching a special offer-led campaign, which aims to attract visitors to holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria this October and November. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:49:28 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/hotel-silver-award.aspxAn entrepreneurial hotelier is celebrating after turning round a struggling Windermere hotel in two years to win special recognition from Britain's leading tourism authority.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:46:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/ullswater-festival.aspxThe Ullswater Outdoor Festival takes place this weekend and will run from the 26th of September to the 4th of October, offering a packed nine day programme of free activities.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:42:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/ct-agm.aspxPlans to develop Carlisle Airport will be unveiled at a key meeting of tourism officials tomorrow (Tuesday October 6).Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:37:58 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tic-closures.aspxPress statement in response to proposals to withdraw funding from Tourist Information Centres in South Lakeland Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:30:52 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/north-west-awards.aspxCumbrian tourism businesses led the way across the region with four awards at last night's England's Northwest Tourism Awards in Blackpool's famous Tower Ballroom. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:52:41 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/golakes-record-bookings.aspxCumbria Tourism's popular and comprehensive tourism website has taken a record value of accommodation bookings on behalf of Cumbria?s tourism industry during this summer of the 'staycation'. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:31:33 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/fleur-de-sel.aspxFleur de Sel, an installation of eight large forms by artists Steve Messam and Hannah Stewart which represented Cumbria at this year's Venice Biennale, is returning home and will float on the lake at Ullswater in Cumbria from 3-6th September to celebrate the National Park's 60th birthday. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:21:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/wainwright.aspxFans of the late Alfred Wainwright can now stroll eight classic Lake District walks - personally guided by the man "himself," giving the directions. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:10:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/keith-floyd.aspxTourism pays tribute to Keith Floyd - the first celebrity chefTue, 29 Sep 2009 13:02:54 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/coniston-tic.aspxA community-run tourist information centre in Coniston is in line for a leading customer service award after wowing a top team of mystery shoppers. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:58:53 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/members-meeting-september.aspxTourism leaders head to meeting. Business leaders from the world of tourism in Cumbria are heading for a special meeting in Kendal this week (Tuesday Sept 8th) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:54:33 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/coniston-walking-festival.aspxFirst British woman to climb Everest will lead the way at Coniston Walking FestivalTue, 29 Sep 2009 11:29:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/windermere-lake-cruises.aspxVisitor attractions perform well despite recession Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:34:58 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbria-tourism-wins-gold.aspxCumbria Tourism has won a special gold award for its commitment to all things green. The organisation, which promotes the county to visitors and represents over 2,500 businesses in Cumbria, was independently assessed for its green credentials.Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:36:05 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/tatton-gold.aspxA memorial garden to the late British speed king, Donald Campbell CBE has won a gold medal for Lake District landscape gardener Andy LoudonThu, 30 Jul 2009 12:30:25 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/scafell-hotel.aspxOne of Britain?s greatest ever inventors will be honoured by a flypast of RAF Tornado jets next week as a Lake District hotel pays tribute to a famous former guest. (Wednesday April 22nd).Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:18:21 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/lboy-winners.aspxThe winners of the 2009 Lakeland Book of the Year Award were revealed at a special awards ceremony today (Tuesday July 7th).Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:15:36 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/leo-houlding.aspxOne of the world's most exciting young adventurers has been commandeered by Cumbria Tourism to spearhead a campaign to help the county become the UK?s Capital of Adventure by 2012.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:13:13 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/taste-district.aspxThis year?s Taste District food and drink guide has now been launched, in which Cumbria?s finest establishments are highlighted within a deliciously compact 104 page guide. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:10:49 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/levens-hall.aspxGardeners at the world-famous Levens Hall have unveiled their newest attraction for the summer season ? a 500-metre labyrinth made entirely from natural willow wood.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:08:29 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/007.aspxIt's a tourist attraction For Your Eyes Only that will leave Miss Moneypennies everywhere shaken and probably stirred - a museum dedicated to James Bond?s awesome array of gadget-packed motors.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:05:56 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/helen-mirren.aspxHelen Mirren was "due on stage" before a sold-out audience in the Lake District tonight in the first ever live link-up with London?s Royal National Theatre.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:03:47 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/website-award.aspxCumbria Tourism's popular website is in the running for a major industry award next week. The 2009 Travelmole Web Awards take place next Wednesday 24th June at Canada House in London and www.golakes.co.uk has been shortlisted in the 'Best Tourist Board Website' Category. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:01:49 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cumbria-in-bloom.aspxTourism businesses which take pride in their floral displays are needed to come forward to enter this year?s Cumbria In Bloom awards 2009.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:57:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/millom-quality.aspxThree tourism businesses are likely to lure more visitors to a hidden corner of Cumbria after setting new standards in quality accommodation.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:54:45 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/eddie-stobart.aspxA fleet of unique Eddie Stobart lorries have set off from the Lake District to tour the highways and byways of Britain and Europe promoting the county.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:51:31 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/bernard-gooch.aspxA long-standing tourism professional from South Lakeland has been honoured with the Cumbria Tourism Personality of the Year Award 2009.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:48:32 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/award-winners-announced.aspxThe winners of the 2009 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a special ceremony in Kendal last night (Wednesday 6th May). Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:41:28 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/cruise.aspxBarrow will roll out the red carpet this Friday (May 22nd) as hundreds of Americans stop in town on a 670-passenger cruise ship.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:38:11 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/fishing-festival.aspxA new festival celebrating the fun of fishing in the Lake District starts later this month with the aim of reeling in a net-full of new fans. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:34:48 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/agm.aspxA young Cumbrian adventurer will speak at a meeting of tourism leaders this week (Thursday May 14th) about what the Lake District tourism industry can do to compete with the best adventure destinations in the world.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:29:24 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/windermere-enhancement.aspxBusinesses in Windermere will shortly be invited to take part in the second stage of an important survey, after completion of a major environmental enhancement project in the town.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:26:52 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/digital-marketing.aspxA groundbreaking new digital marketing campaign designed to cash-in on the increasing trend to holiday at home and encourage Londoners to visit England?s Northwest launches tomorrow (Friday 1st May.)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:50:45 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/michelin-lunch.aspxIts name is synonymous with fine dining the world over. From Heston Blumenthal?s Fat Duck at Bray; to the Le Louis XV restaurant in the millionaire playground of Monte Carlo...Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:40:55 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/laurel-hardy.aspxLaurel and Hardy fans will be making a pilgrimage to the pretty market town of Ulverston in Cumbria to see the first ever life-size statue dedicated to the legendary comedy double act.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:37:15 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/great-north-swim.aspxThe UK?s biggest open water mass participation swimming event, the Great North Swim is full to the brim after the entry limit was reached in record time. Entries have been flooding in since less then a month ago it was announced that the inaugural Great North Swim would be returning to the shores of Windermere for a two day spectacular.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:33:59 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/chilli-fest.aspxThe Lakes Chilli Fest is to return for its second year on the 15th and 16th of August and this year?s event is going to be even hotter. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:09:13 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/camping-capital.aspxCumbria is gearing up for this year?s National Camping and Caravanning Week which takes place from the 23rd to the 29th of May. With an array of quality camping and ?glamping? accommodation in priceless locations Cumbria is an idyllic destination for the annual event. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:04:11 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/van-gogh.aspxA Van Gogh masterpiece has gone on show at a museum in Cumbria for the first time ever?but with a twist.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:58:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/whitehaven-tic.aspxTourists to Whitehaven are set to benefit from a new-look tourist information centre, thanks to funding from Copeland Council and the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:58:16 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/keswick-brewery.aspxA special Lake District beer - made to raise funds for cash-strapped mountain rescue teams across Cumbria - has sold a staggering 20,000 pints.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:42:29 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/award-finalists.aspxOver 30 tourism businesses from every corner of Cumbria have today been shortlisted for the county?s glittering awards night taking place next month.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:36:44 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/members-meeting.aspxTourism businesses can pick up inspiring advice on running a successful food and drink business at a meeting this week.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:32:40 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/lboy-2009.aspxAuthors and publishers are needed to enter the Lake District?s equivalent of the annual Booker Prize.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:08 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/holiday-guide.aspxA major tourism survey of visitors to Cumbria has shown that a staggering 37 per cent of those interviewed are ?boomerang visitors? who have holidayed in the area more than 11 times in the past.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:08 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/events-guide.aspxClose to half-a-million visitors are to get their hands on a new Cumbrian events guide, which is aimed at boosting attendances at local shows, festivals and events throughout the year.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:08 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/enjoy-england-awards.aspxFour Cumbrian tourism businesses are to go up against the best in England at a national awards ceremony in Spring.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:08 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/motivational-seminar.aspxCumbria Tourism has announced plans to stage a free motivational seminar for tourism businesses next month. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:08 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/go-green.aspxTourism businesses looking to go green in 2009 or aiming for their first star grading are being encouraged to get in touch with Cumbria Tourism for financial help.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:07 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/dms-workshop.aspxTourism businesses are to get special tips next month on how to get more visitors to Cumbria via the web. A series of free training seminars are being offered by Cumbria Tourism and take place at Penrith, Kendal, Windermere, Dalton-in-Furness, Keswick and Whitehaven, between February 4th to 17th. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:07 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/awards-deadline.aspxTime is running out for tourism businesses and their unsung heroes to get their entries in for Cumbria's major tourism awards.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:07 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/falconry.aspxGuest to a Lake District cottage this March will be offered the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the UK's most impressive birds of prey.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:06 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/beat-the-blues.aspxToday is documented as being the most depressing day of the year, so to help, Cumbria Tourism has launched a campaign to beat the January blues.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:17:06 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/btw.aspxGordon Brown will today be invited to take a holiday in the Lake District this year as part of a series of events for British Tourism Week (23rd to 29th March).Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:16:48 GMThttp://www.cumbriatourism.org/news-room/articles/activities-week.aspxCumbria Tourism has teamed up with some of the county's outdoor activity providers to offer a bumper week of half price (or less) activities over the February half term.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:56:05 GMT