London Tourism News
London bids for 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
In one of his less harebrained schemes, Boris Johnson has confirmed London will bid to host the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2016. British Cycling has selected the capital as its preferred choice ahead of Manchester and Glasgow, with the London 2012 Olympic velodrome set to be called into action.
London.Mobi city guide unveiled ahead of 2012 Olympic Games
As London moves into the spotlight ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games, World.Mobi, a leading mobile web development company, is showcasing its mobile guide to lively city. London.Mobi enables visitors to research and plan their trips with information on top attractions, sites, tours, restaurants, accommodation and transport. Free of charge and available on all major mobile platforms and desktops, it acts as a perfect, pocket-sized travel buddy for visitors and sports fans who wish to make the most of their trip.
Westminster City Council launches free London Wi-Fi
Westminster City Council has joined forces with O2 to bring free Wi-Fi to the busiest parts of London ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games. Anyone in the area - which includes Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament - with a smartphone or tablet device will now be able to access Wi-Fi.
London hotels welcome guests for 2012 Olympic Games
As thousands of international visitors descend upon the capital for the start of the 2012 Olympics Games, Breaking Travel News catches up with some of London’s top hotels to discuss the significance of the event.
London tops global visitor destinations ahead of Olympics 2012
Ahead of the London Olympics 2012, London has established itself as the hottest city in the world right now and continues to own centre stage as it ranks as the top visitor destination in the second annual Global Destination Cities Index, according to MasterCard Worldwide.
Chengdu brings Giant Panda campaign to London
Tourism officials of Chengdu, the hometown of the Giant Panda, are promoting the ancient city during the London 2012 Olympics to promote the city as a tourist and holiday destination. London Taxi Advertising contacted the tourism office to promote the effectiveness of Taxi Advertising and recommended the Outdoor Format to promote the diverse business and cultural city to the international audience in London during the Olympics.
London hotels welcome guests for the Diamond Jubilee
As thousands of international and domestic visitors descend upon London to participate in the Jubilee celebrations, Breaking Travel News catches up with some of London’s top hotels to find out how business is faring for them during this festive period and what they have planned to mark the occasion.
British Airways launches London City services
British Airways is serving up a feast of six new flights from London City Airport this summer with the first of the new services taking off to Mahon in Menorca. The addition of the new routes means a total of 23 destinations in the UK, Europe and the USA will be served by British Airways from London City Airport.
Make merry this Christmas at the EDF Energy London Eye
The EDF Energy London Eye, London’s most iconic landmark, is delighted to offer its newest experience for Christmas 2012, the London Eye Barracuda. The beautiful vintage cruiser is available for private hire allowing guests to celebrate the Christmas festivities and take in London’s stunning views from a different perspective on the River Thames.
Olympic Torch begins UK tour
The Olympic Flame has started its 70-day tour of the UK in the run-up to the London 2012 Games. The Torch will travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and individuals their moment to shine as the Olympic Flame comes to a place near them.
Visitors descend upon UK capital for London Marathon
Visitors and athletes are descending on London today for the 2012 Virgin London Marathon. More than 37,500 runners – including athletes, joggers, celebrities, world record breakers and charity fundraisers - have registered to participate in the race.
Caribbean Airlines set to commence London to Trinidad service
Caribbean Airlines is launching flights from Piarco, Trinidad to Gatwick, London, with four weekly non-stop flights on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, starting 14 June 2012. Tickets for the new service, which be operated by a 767 – 300 ER aircraft, will go on sale today.