London Tourism News

Richardson to lead 11 Cadogan Gardens
Iconic Luxury Hotels has announced the appointment of Ian Richardson to the role of general manager at 11 Cadogan Gardens, a luxury boutique property in the heart of Chelsea, London.

airBaltic to relaunch London services this week
airBaltic plans to resume direct flights from Riga to London tomorrow and from Tallinn to London on July 4th. In addition, the airline will launch new direct flights from Vilnius to London on Wednesday.

London Biggin Hill Airport welcomes new Bombardier facility
The steels for Bombardier Aviation’s new 250,000 square foot hangar are going up at London Biggin Hill Airport. As well as a state-of-the-art hangar, the facility will also include a workshop and office space.

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.