Southern Culture
Did You Know?
Cowes
Cowes Week is the longest-running, regular regatta in the world. The first official regatta took place in 1812.
London 2012: Visitor Economy
Lead: Tourism South East
Contact: Bob Collier, Tourism South East, rcollier@tourismse.com
Plans are underway to maximise the tourism income from the Games and the Cultural Olympiad by enhancing the region's profile and highlighting its sporting heritage, as well as focusing on skills, tourism infrastructure and public realm improvements including improving the sense of welcome at our airports, ports and stations.
Visit Tourism South East's London 2012 pages