London Tourism News
London and Paris woo American millennials with first ever joint marketing campaign
For the first time ever, London and Paris are joining forces to show how easy it is to discover both as one amazing destination using the Eurostar which takes travellers between the city centres in just two hours 15 minutes.
Stobart Air to launch Newquay-Southend service in April
Cornwall Airport Newquay has confirmed that Stobart Air, a Flybe franchise partner, will add year-round services to London Southend starting in April next year.
The Nutcracker to return to the Royal Ballet this Christmas
Set to Tchaikovsky’s illustrious score, The Nutcracker follows Clara and Hans-Peter on a glittering journey through the enchanting Kingdom of the Sweets, where they encounter a memorable cast of characters, including the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer and the shimmering Sugar Plum Fairy.
London hotel growth predicted to outpace rest of Europe
London’s hotel offering has received a further boost with the news that a significant number of new and exciting, cutting-edge hotels and venues are set to open in the capital over the next few years.
Gridiron by Como opens in Mayfair, London
In a unique collaboration with leading British chef Richard Turner, the restaurant combines his expertise in open flame cooking and ethical sourcing with Como’s hospitality.
Breaking Travel News interview: Stuart Johnson, managing director, Brown’s Hotel
Having served as general manager of Brown’s for 11 years, Stuart Johnson has spent the last two on a globetrotting secondment, largely developing the upcoming Westbund Hotel in Shanghai ahead of its opening next summer. Now, returning to his first love, he tells Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole about his plans for this historic property
Hotel Xenia launches Cigar & Whisky Masterclass in London
The pleasure of a good cigar, paired with a distinctive whisky, is one of the finer things in life not to be missed and shouldn’t be restricted to old men in clubs.
Hyatt Place London City/East set for 2020 opening in UK
Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with Resolution Property, which has teamed up with specialist real estate firm Berkeley Capital Group, to develop a Hyatt Place hotel at Black Lion House on Whitechapel Road in Aldgate.
Alipay comes to London Chinatown ahead of Golden Week
Alipay has announced that it is partnering with London’s Chinatown to bring smart service to the popular tourist destination.
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Royal Opera House opens new public spaces following £51m investment
The world-renowned Royal Opera House, a Grade 1 listed building, has undergone a transformative £51 million renovation and for the first time in its history will be open every day from 10:00, welcoming visitors to a new café, restaurant, bar, shop and free and ticketed events in its public spaces throughout the day.
Duke of Cambridge opens Japan House in London
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has formally opened Japan House London, the new cultural home of Japan in the UK. His royal highness was accompanied by Japan’s deputy prime minister, Taro Aso, and Koji Tsuruoka, ambassador of Japan to the UK.
Henning appointed general manager at the Westbury Mayfair
Henning joins the five-star hotel from the United Arab Emirates where he successfully opened the St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club.