London Tourism News
The Wellesley unveils new cigar terraces
After undergoing a significant redesign, The Wellesley has unveiled its brand-new cigar terraces complete with a bespoke commissioned artwork.
Tate Modern takes top spot among UK visitor attractions
Tate Modern has become the most visited attraction in the UK, with 5,868,562 visits last year, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.
Zip Now London to return to South Bank this summer
The City Zip Company is bringing back Zip Now London, the biggest, fastest city centre zip wire in the world, for the third year running.
Waldorf Hilton, London, welcomes the Parrot
The Waldorf Hilton in Aldwych, London, has welcomed the opening of the Parrot, a new cocktail bar. Set just off the main street, with a separate entrance to the hotel, the 60-seat location is a collaboration between actor, DJ and producer Idris Elba and identical twin brothers Lee and Nicky Caulfield.
Passenger Terminal Expo to return to London this month
The Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference will return to the ExCel Centre in London later this month, welcoming over 300 exhibitors to the one-of-a-kind show.
London & Partners shifts focus to include domestic tourism
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is launching a drive to promote London to visitors from other parts of the United Kingdom following a recent decline in domestic tourism.
MBNA Thames Clippers welcomes Venus to fleet
London commuters and visitors can now celebrate their latest love affair with the Thames as the aptly-named Venus Clipper sails into town.
The Dixon joins Autograph Collection in London
The property joins the diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 160 independent Autograph Collection Hotels around the world that champion values of vision, design and craft.
Craft Beer Rising to return to London this weekend
If 155 breweries and an array of delicious street food offerings weren’t enough, there will also be a world class soundtrack from five of influential London radio station Soho Radio’s key hosts.
New leadership for London Biggin Hill Airport
Will Curtis, managing director of London Biggin Hill Airport, has announced that he will step down at the end of March after overseeing six years of unprecedented growth in the business.
London Paddington set to welcome dual-brand hotel complex
The regeneration of London’s Paddington will take a further step forward with the development of a 620-room hotel and aparthotel complex. The tenants of the scheme will be Premier Inn and Staycity Group and it is expected to open by 2021.
Soho Residence reopens following renovations in London
Spread across three floors of the 126-year-old Roundhouse building, the ritzy space offers a Botanical Bar with art deco style, late night party space Festival Club and the decadent Gin Parlour, all offering a sense of elegance, style and grace with snug sofas and huge windows, rich fabrics and beautiful plants.