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| LATEST BHA NEWS |
21 Jan 2010
Bob Cotton appointed chair of London Business Tourism Group
Bob Cotton OBE, the chief executive of the British
Hospitality Association, was today named by the Mayor of London's office
as the new chair of the London Business Tourism Group (LBTG).
He was officially announced at the group's first meeting of the New Year
and will take up the position of chair with immediate effect helping to
develop the group, which was established in September 2009.
The group is an initiative spearheaded and driven by Visit London with
the full support and endorsement of the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson,
his Economic Director of Policy, Anthony Browne, and Director of
Marketing, Daniel Ritterband.
Bob Cotton has been Chief Executive of the BHA for over 10 years. Before
this, he was advisor at the DCMS and previously to that spent over 20
years with Trusthouse Forte.
At the group meeting, objectives for the year ahead were outlined. These
included coordinating a city communications programme that will
strengthen the communications between major event organisers and major
London public suppliers, such as TfL. The group discussed ways in which
London could improve on the overall city welcome for business visitors,
in particular large groups attending conventions, and ways in which the
capital's civic engagement could be strengthened through both public and
private sector support.
Daniel Ritterband, the Mayor's Director of Marketing, who has been
charged with the group's development, said:
"Attracting conferences, congresses and all forms of business tourism is
incredibly important for the London economy and the Mayor is keen that
everything is done to strengthen the capital's offer as the world's
greatest business destination.
"We are delighted that Bob has taken up the role of chair and he brings
with him a wealth of experience. His appointment will strengthen the
group as well as the profile of the business tourism industry in the
capital and we all look forward to working with him. "
Tracy Halliwell, Director of Business Tourism at Visit London added:
"The second meeting of the LBTG was particularly successful as we were
able to introduce the new chair to the group and also agree a number of
objectives for 2010. Visit London is determined that this group is one
which makes real and valuable changes to London's business tourism
offer."
The LBTG will meet again in April 2010.
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