London Tourism News
London poised to break international visitor record
London welcomed over 3.6 million overseas visits in the first three months of 2014, resulting in the best ever first quarter tourism numbers in the city’s history. The figures published today from the latest International Passenger Survey show an 8.6 per cent increase on the same period last year, confirming that London is on track to welcome more visitors in 2014 than the 16.8 million that came to the city in 2013 – already a record-breaking year for the capital.
London maintains top spot on MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index
London tops the list as the destination of choice for international travellers for the third time in four years, according to the annual MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index released today. The Index is now in its fourth year which, using data from 132 most travelled cities from around the world, reveals that London is projected to receive 18.7 million international visitors in 2014.
St Pancras International twins with Grand Central Terminal New York
Commuters walking through St Pancras International will see stars and stripes today as the station celebrates partnering with one of the world’s most famous train stations - Grand Central Terminal in New York. As well as marking the first transatlantic station twinning, the partnership sees two internationally recognised landmarks, Grand Central Terminal and St Pancras International, join forces share information and host themed events.
The Tower by Skyline Worldwide opens in London
Skyline Worldwide, a leading global serviced apartment provider, has launched its latest central London development - The Tower by Skyline Worldwide. The five-star luxury development is the company’s seventh in London and follows hot on the heels of its most recent launch Altitude E1 by Skyline Worldwide in the City.
Dominvs Group snaps up London property
The former Tower Bridge Magistrates’ Court and police station 0.62 acre site in Tooley Street, London, has been acquired by the London based asset management firm, Dominvs Group. The 46,000sq.ft Grade II listed property lends itself well to a number of alternative uses, the most appropriate being a luxury 150-200 unit hotel scheme that will regenerate and reposition the site as a landmark for the area.
Silent Discos at The View from The Shard
After a sell-out first event in December, Silent Discos return to The View from The Shard, the visitor attraction at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building. Silent Discos taking place on March 11th and18th and April 1st are already sold out, but tickets for events on March 5th, 10th, 17th and 19th have been added by popular demand.
The Arts Club adds luxury hotel rooms
The Arts Club, the private members’ club established in 1863, is to add 16 beautifully designed hotel rooms and suites to its impressive Mayfair townhouse in late 2014. Located on popular Dover Street, the hotel will offer a discreet escape and enable guests to access all of The Arts Club facilities, including the three restaurants, garden and nightclub.
Brooklyn Bowl to open at The 02 in London
Brooklyn Bowl, the acclaimed NYC nightlife destination hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the most incredible places on earth”, is set to launch its first UK outpost on January 16th at The O2 in London. The 800-capacity concert venue, will feature 12 lanes of bowling - three of which are elevated in a private party area with its own bar - and food by the famed Bromberg Bros. Blue Ribbon Restaurants.
Big Bus Tours launches new London brochure
Big Bus Tours is today launching its first ever Winter Brochure for the 2013/14 Winter Season; a downloadable guide to the very best London has to offer between December and March. To celebrate, all 24-hour tickets will be valid for 48 hours until March, allowing visitors to make the very most of the city.
London lights up for new year
It’s time to celebrate the end of a record-breaking year for the capital. Whether you want to join the 250,000 revellers that watch the fireworks in central London, experience a piece of history at the Royal Opera House or go back in time at the Landmark London - New Year’s Eve has something to offer everyone.
Lanesborough Hotel to auction luxury items ahead of refurbishment
The Lanesborough Hotel has revealed it will host a once in a lifetime auction of its luxury furnishings as it undergoes a complete renovation. The property, which is owned by the Abu Dhabi government, hopes to raise around £2 million through the sale of millions of luxury items.
Thirty rescued from Thames Duck Boat fire
Thirty people have been rescued from a tourist vessel which caught fire as it sailed along the River Thames in London.