David
Cameron has once again added his support to Britain for Events. In a
letter sent to the campaign the Prime Minister “applauded the
work carried out by the UK events industry and in promoting
Britain.”
The
Prime Minister is the latest in a number of ministers within
Government to support the UK event industry’s self promotional
campaign. The initiative continues to benefit from the support of
Nick de Bois MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for
Events and John Penrose, Minister forTourism & Heritage.
Mr
Cameron’s comments are well timed ahead of the campaign’s
government briefing on Events in the Community, taking place at the
House of Commons on 5th September and expected to be attended by over
20 other Members of Parliament as well as Governmental policy makers.
“Once
again we thank the Prime Minister for his endorsement of
the campaign and the UK events industry in general.” comments
Michael Hirst, Britain for Events spokesperson. “2012 has seen
constant praise for the quality of our industry, yet more than ever
we need the support of government at both a local and national
level.”
Mr
Cameron was also keen to praise the industry on its support for the
GREAT campaign which he called “… a big success, not least
because of the (events industry’s) valuable contribution.”
Hirst
concluded, “Our relationship with VisitBritain, No.10 and the
GREAT promotion has helped bring to life how, sitting
across traditional tourism markets and business, innovation
and skills, events as an industry can deliver for UK plc.”