London Tourism News
WTM 2017: London warned over fall in global rankings
London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, according to research for World Travel Market London.
WTM 2017: Hospitality industry calls on London to reject tourist tax
London should not push ahead with plans for a tourism tax, leading travel industry figures have urged. The London Assembly is asking for devolved powers to levy a tax on visitors, something that has alarmed industry chiefs.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Charlotte’s W5 partners with Sipsmith Gin
Charlotte’s W5 Sipsmith terrace will transform any chilly evening into a magical winter wonderland. Complete with blankets, fairy lights, hot cocktails and roasted chestnuts, the location is the perfect place to enjoy a series of warming winter cocktails. Here we find out more.
Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels celebrates ground-breaking for The Peninsula London
Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels has celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony for The Peninsula London in Belgravia, London. The duke of Westminster attended as guest of honour at the ceremony which was hosted by HSH chairman, Michael Kadoorie.
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane introduces Five Senses Suite
With daylight hours dwindling and the winter blues setting in, the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has launched London’s first Five Senses Suite.
Sipsmith’s Winter Warming Terrace coming to Charlotte’s W5 this November
As the weather gets colder and the hours of daylight shorter, Charlotte’s W5, in Ealing, have the ideal place to cosy up and enjoy the winter weather. Teaming up with Sipsmith to bring their winter terrace, launching on the November 2nd, complete with blankets, fairy lights, hot cocktails and roasted chestnuts.
London & Partners launches new visitors app in partnership with Mastercard
Mastercard and London & Partners have announced a new strategic partnership which will see the organisations combine their expertise to deliver smart solutions for the city. As part of the partnership, the mayor of London’s official promotional agency and Mastercard have launched a mobile application to improve the visitor experience in London.
The Trafalgar St. James opens to guests in London
After a star-studded launch party, The Trafalgar St. James is officially open. Located in the heart of London, this iconic Trafalgar Square hotel has undergone a complete transformation and is set to be one of the hottest hotels in the capital, with a major emphasis on being a food and drink destination for Londoners and international visitors alike.
Bankside set to debut in London in late 2018
Bankside will opens in September 2018 on the south bank of the River Thames, just minutes from the City and close to a selection of the capital’s best loved landmarks including Tate Modern, the National Theatre, and Borough Market.
The Nine Lives of El Tigre set for London Cocktail Week
Located in London Bridge, the Nine Lives cocktail bar will present the special showcase The Nine Lives of El Tigre during London Cocktail Week. Events will take place from October 2nd-5th.
Tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale
The first batch of tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have gone on sale. This year’s stunning spectacle will once again be focused around the Coca-Cola London Eye on the River Thames.
Twenty Grosvenor Square, a Four Seasons Residence, to debut in London in 2018
Finchatton has partnered with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to offer the first standalone Four Seasons Private Residences, located at Twenty Grosvenor Square in London. Opening in 2018, the residences will be the first Four Seasons Private Residences to be operated independently of a Four Seasons hotel or resort.