Falklands : Reception Marks Visitors' Guide Re-launch
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 09.11.2005 (Article Archived on 23.11.2005)

Melissa McKinley reports on the launch.

Photo (c) FIGO London) Ben Fogle, Debbie Sumers and Henry Robinson

Reception for the Re-Launch of the Visitors Guide by Debbie Summers

Held at Falkland House, London Tuesday 8^th November 2005

Debbie Summers with Ben Fogle and Henry Robinson at the reception.  Photo (c) FIGO London

Islander Debbie Summers made a flying visit to the London Office to attend the launch of the second edition of her publication, the Visitors Guide to the Falkland Islands.

The book, produced by Falklands Conservation, is over 20 pages larger than its original edition, with more Falklands sites reviewed.  The book also has prints of work by artist Mandy Shepherd and amazing photographs by several individual professional and amateur photographers.    

The book was launched officially by TV presenter and Falkland friend Ben Fogle after a speech from Falklands Conservation Chairman, Henry Robinson, when he thanked all those involved in the production of the book and the launch reception.  At the end of the speeches Debbie was presented with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of Falklands Conservation.

The reception was host to over 25 guests, including representatives from tour operators Swan Hellenic, Fred Olsen, Last Frontiers and World Yacht Charter & Tours, as well as journalists from CNN Traveller and Chartered Institute of Journalists Travel Writers Bulletin, as well as Falklands Conservation Trustees and friends of the Islands.

Debbie Summers and Ann Brown were also interviewed in the afternoon by Kirsten Magasdi for the BBC World Fast Track television programme.  This will be transmitted to 254 million homes in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

For further information on the book, please contact Falklands Conservation via ann@falklands-nature.demon.co.uk or the London Office via admin@falklands.gov.fk

Melissa McKinley

Falklands House

9 November 2005   

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