London Tourism News
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square to debut in November
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is set to open its doors in November. The new hotel will feature a Nobu Restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace, plus a 600-person ballroom, gym, wellness facilities and meeting spaces.
Thames Clippers prepares for London return
Thames Clippers will return to service on June 15th to help Londoners safely commute through the capital. The operator has implemented a range of enhanced hygiene and social distancing measures to allow for a safer transport option through London.
Just a Drop joins 2.6 Challenge this weekend
Pioneered to mark the 40th anniversary of the London Marathon, the challenge asks participants to complete an activity based around the numbers 26 or 2.6.
City Cruises takes tour of empty river Thames
Matthew Beckwith, operations director for City Cruises, has released some footage taken on the river Thames. The images were shot during a routine check of the boats which have been docked since the service stopped operating last month.
Thames Clippers services to be suspended until further notice
Thames Clippers services will be halted from tomorrow as the capital is locked down to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Sean Collins, chief executive Thames Clippers, confirmed all services will be temporarily suspending until further notice.
Kabelitz to lead Biltmore Mayfair in London
Klaus Kabelitz has been appointed general manager of the Biltmore Mayfair, bringing over 35 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry with him.
Tradelinens founder Lancaster-Gaye reaches historic milestone
Robert Lancaster Gaye is celebrating his golden anniversary in textiles, with 30 years of his career as one of the founding directors of Tradelinens, ethical supplier of textiles to the luxury hotel sector.
Raffles to operate Owo Residences in London
The Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarrollos have announced an extension to their partnership with Raffles Hotels & Resorts.
Drag Brunch – The Icons headed for London SkyBar
London SkyBar, situated at the very top of the Millbank Tower, is downright Gagged to announce its upcoming and newest event, Drag Brunch – The Icons. The event kicks off on Saturday, February 29th.
lastminute.com becomes London Eye sponsor
The lighting of the iconic wheel has changed to the recognisable hot pink to reflect signature colour of the brand, with the new design unveiled earlier.
L+R Hotels rejigs London property management
Grant Campbell joins Nobu Hotel London Portman Square as general manager, while Matthew Beard is promoted to managing director and will be re-located to Strand Palace.
Canton to lead No. Ten Manchester Street
Prior to this appointment, Rafael Canton held the role of operations manager at the Mandeville in London’s Marylebone, having stayed with the hotel for over seven years.