Useful Links
Professional
& Trade Organisations, Resources, etc.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
International organisation providing training and accreditation for
marketing professionals, including the Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and
progression to individual Chartered Marketer status. See also
CIM Wales.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
If you have been confused by media reporting of overseas travel advisories,
advice on travel to any country in the world is available on this web site.
Or telephone FCO at 0870 6060290.
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides
The professional association of UK Blue Badge Tourist Guides.
Institute of Sport, Parks & Leisure
Formerly the Institute of Leisure & Amenity Management.
Institute of Welsh Affairs
Independent body promoting quality research and informed debate on issues
affecting Wales.
Sustrans
The sustainable transport initiative, including responsibility for the
National Cycle Network.
The Tourism Society
Representing the interests and views of tourism professionals from all
sectors.
Wales Tourism Alliance
Body comprising the major tourism trade organisations in Wales.
Tourist
Boards, etc.
Tourism Ireland.
Visit Scotland
Visit Britain (Formed in April 2003 from the merger of the British Tourist
Authority and English Tourism Council).
Visit Wales
World Tourism Organisation
Government
Bodies, etc.
Arts Council of Wales
Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments Statutory body for the
preservation of historic sites in Wales.
Department of Culture, Media & Sport Also responsible for
tourism!
Department for Children, Schools & Families
English Heritage Statutory body for the preservation of historic sites and
buildings in England.
European Union More information than you will ever need!
Health & Safety Executive
Local Government Association
Welsh Assembly Government
Scottish Parliament
The Sports Council for Wales
Outdoor
Activities, etc.
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority Statutory body
responsible for the inspection and licensing of activity holiday providers.
British Canoe Union Sport governing body.
British Mountaineering Council Sport governing body.
Mountain Leader England Training and qualifications.
British Caving Association Sport governing body.
Royal Yachting Association Sport governing body.
Our sister site
www.gremline.com contains a comprehensive section of links to General
Aviation sports governing bodies, associations and statutory agencies.
BFA
Affiliated Sites
Gremline
Published by Hill House Publications. Partners: John Stewart-Smith &
Barrie Foster. The monthly online flight safety digest and information
resource for the General Aviation community. Web site designed and maintained
by Barrie Foster & Associates.
History Unlimited
Published by Hill House Publications. Partners: Barrie Foster
& John Stewart-Smith. Online store in association with Amazon. Books,
Films, Blues and Jazz with reviews, comment and articles from Barrie Foster
& Associates.
Pilgrim Travel
Partners: David Lloyd & Barrie Foster. Saints, Stones & Scholars
group tours operated under licence. Web site designed by Barrie Foster &
Associates.
Stone Pages
Web guide to Megalithic Europe. Publishers of Archaeo News, a free weekly
news bulletin. Barrie Foster is a past Archaeo News associate editor.
Barrie Foster FTS, MCIM, MISPAL, Chartered Marketer
The Old Coach House Mathry Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire Wales UK SA62
5HB
Phone: +44 (0)1348 831081 Fax +44 (0)1348 831081 E:
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