http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/Leisure Opportunities: News and Jobs for the leisure industryen-us© Copyright 2005, The Leisure Media Co Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Sunday 01 August 2010Sunday 01 August 2010Leisure Opportunities: Leisure jobs60http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/images/rssheader.gifhttp://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/ http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206913 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206913The Vale of Glamorgan Council (VGC) has agreed to "recognise the marketing potential" of the successful BBC TV sitcom, Gavin and Stacey, as part of its draft tourism strategy.30 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206783 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206783The British and Indian governments have secured a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), which aims to improve cultural exchanges between the two countries over the next five years.29 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206763 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206763Work on the extensive £12m restoration and refurbishment of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, Scotland, remains on course to be completed by Easter 2011.29 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206443 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206443Dublin, Ireland, has become the world's fourth City of Literature, which is a permanent designation and forms part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network launched in 2004.28 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206103 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206103Cornwall's Eden Project has ceased offering family tickets following a recent increase in the price of entry.27 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206073 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206073Irish tourism minister Mary Hanafin has announced the launch of a new €1m campaign, which is designed to attract more visitors to Dublin from the UK market.27 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205943 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205943The National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta, Georgia, US is to change its name to The National Foundation of Patriotism.27 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205573 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205573Three projects have been named as finalists in the Best Sport Category of the National Lottery Awards 2010, which aim to recognise the contribution of Lottery-funded schemes across the UK.26 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205533 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205533Ping-pong tables were lined up across the concourse of London's St Pancras International station on 22 July to mark the launch of a month-long scheme to get more people playing the sport.26 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205403 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205403Cinema operator Cineworld has reported a 3.7 per cent increase in revenue, as the group managed to increase its UK market share.23 Jul 2010