London Tourism News
Dugan appointed executive chef at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
James Dugan has been appointed executive chef at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, bringing with him a wealth of culinary experience from a career within the luxury hospitality sector spanning 24 years.
Savage takes over as food & beverage director at Blakes Hotel, London
Blakes Hotel has announced the appointment of Markus Savage as food and beverage director.
Chelsea Harbour Hotel partners with Whittard of Chelsea for new afternoon tea
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel is partnering with world-famous British tea brand Whittard of Chelsea to create a special Whittard Afternoon Tea, bringing the popular tea specialist back to its original home.
The Trafalgar St. James prepares to open in London this autumn
The Trafalgar St. James has begun a complete refurbishment as it prepares to open in London for early autumn 2017. This iconic Trafalgar Square hotel is set to become one of the hottest hotels in London with a major emphasis on making it a destination for Londoners - a place where people who live and work in the city want to be as well as visitors from overseas.
Natural History Museum reopens Hintze Hall as transformation continues
The Natural History Museum is celebrating the reopening of its spectacular Hintze Hall by offering a free prize draw to win an exclusive preview of the new displays before they open to the public at 10:00 on July 14th.
Vierchowod takes up operations role at The Wellesley Knightsbridge
The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, has appointed Chiara Vierchowod to the role of operations manager. Overlooking Hyde Park, The Wellesley Knightsbridge is London’s finest boutique-grand hotel; combining sophisticated luxury with captivating grandeur and uncompromising service.
Brixton Beach set to return to London later this month
This summer, Londoners will see the ultimate urban beach open in the heart of Brixton, the gateway to South London’s booming food scene. Opening on May 26th and inspired by the vibrant culture of Cuba, Brixton Beach will transport guests to a lush and colourful paradise, serving up a winning combination of cocktails, street food and entertainment, creating the ultimate festival that lasts all summer long.
Waterloo to get pygmy hippo petting zoo
Waterloo is getting its very own petting zoo housing pygmy hippos. The Duke of Sussex, one of Hippo Inns’ ventures, is turning its outdoor terrace into a petting zoo for the summer.
Ideal Home Show returns to London
The Ideal Home Show, sponsored by Zoopla, is currently being hosted by London’s Olympia. The event this year has a fresh face, new interactive features and brand-new live theatres. As ever, the show is set to provide the ultimate shopping experience with everything you need to update your home for the year ahead as we step out of the dark mornings and move into the summer months.
Calabrese arrives in London as the Mule Bar opens
Salvatore Calabrese, one of the world’s most high profile cocktail experts, has a new London home. He is keeping it in the family by partnering with his two sons, Gerry and Jon Calabrese, at The Mule Bar, the new Spitalfields venue opened underneath The Holy Birds.
London partners with Paris for ground-breaking business and tourism partnerships
London mayor Sadiq Khan and the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, today announced new business and tourism collaborations to attract international visitors to both cities and help companies based in London and Paris to expand into new international markets.
Residence Inn by Marriott reveals plans for two London properties
Marriott International has announced the expansion of its extended-stay brand, Residence Inn by Marriott, with the signing of two new properties in London. With additional openings in Amsterdam and Aberdeen this year, Residence Inn expects to more than double its European portfolio in 2017.