Dozens of people from more than 30 countries have been competing at the Guernsey Indoor Bowls Centre, with the event drawing to a close this weekend. They are joined by dozens more partners, family and team officials.
tourism Management Board chairwoman Hannah Beacom said it recognised the importance of event-led tourism and had given the organising committee £5,000 of events and activities funding.
‘Our recently published framework for the visitor economy highlights the importance of developing, investing in, and promoting sports events,’ she said.
She said that Visit Guernsey had worked closely with the organising committee for months, supporting the event by helping to secure good rates for accommodation and supplying feather flags and welcome bags at the venue.
She added that Visit Guernsey was also financially supporting both the BoatLife Catch and Release Pro Boat Fishing Championships and the British Isles DanceSport Championships this year.
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