2012 London Olympics

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The 2012 London Olympics in the News:

Nanjing to host 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 11/02/2010
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected Nanjing, Province Jiangsu, People's Republic of China, as the host city of the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 during the 122nd IOC Session in Vancouver, Canada. Nanjing received 47 votes to ...
London 2012 Open Weekend 24-26 July 10/07/2009
London 2012 Open Weekend 2009 is coming...and it's open to everyone On 24-26 July, organisations across the UK will be opening their doors, giving you the chance to try something new, open your eyes, open your mind. From 'scratch and sniff' cinema ...
London 2012 announces Holiday Inn as commercial partner 02/06/2009
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express as the Official Hotel Services Provider to London 2012 and a Tier Three commercial partner. Holiday Inn, part of ...

It can boast all the facilities expected of a global centre for business, culture and sport. Its landscape is instantly recognisable. Historic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament are world-famous. More than 8,000 acres of parkland add a green heart. And modern icons such as the London Eye bring a 21st century twist. Its economy is international, with Europe's largest stock market just the most obvious example. It leads the world in insurance and finance, with nearly 500 overseas banks based in the financial heartland of the City. It is Europe's principal business centre. And it lives and breathes sport, from existing world-class venues, such as Wimbledon, Wembley and Lord's Cricket Ground, to the public open spaces including Hyde Park, Greenwich and Regent's Park. Winning the right to host the Games from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is an honour, an opportunity and a challenge. London is ready to deliver.