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Wednesday 9 October 2024

Business tourism contributes record breaking $207 million (£158m) to London economy

This marks a 32% increase from the same period, with revenue rising from $157 million (£120m)
North America is still the biggest market, bringing in over 40% of all revenue

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Tuesday 27 August 2024

London ranked second best city in Europe for walking and cycling tours

London has been ranked second best city in Europe, for having the most highly rated walking and biking tours
London revealed to have almost 1,500 walking and biking tours – coming in third place in the world for the most total amount
UK capital ranked 29^th ‘dryest’ in the world – with cities including Paris, New Delhi and Istanbul recorded as having a higher average rainfall

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Tuesday 13 August 2024

New Taylor Swift fan mural unveiled in London

A new fan-designed mural of Taylor Swift has been unveiled in Shoreditch this morning
The artist, Kate Claxton, a 22-year old ‘Swiftie’ and illustrator from the UK, was selected as part of a fan competition run by Visit London and Global Street Art
The mural will remain in situ for ‘Swifties’ travelling to London this week for the second leg of London Eras Tour shows

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Tuesday 23 July 2024

Calling all Swifties! Visit London launches international mural competition, celebrating Taylor's return to the capital

Visit London and Global Street Art launch mural competition, giving Swifties the chance to have their fan artwork of Taylor Swift displayed in central London

The Eras Tour returns to London this August, with the capital city hosting the most shows and Swift becoming the first solo artist to host 8 nights at Wembley Stadium

With entries open to the UK and EU, the winner will receive a trip to London to unveil their artwork in August

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Friday 21 June 2024

Taylor Swift’s record-breaking The Eras Tour to generate £300m for the capital’s economy – as London confirms status as the world-leader for music

London is hosting more performances of Taylor Swift's record-breaking The Eras Tour than any other city in the world, with nearly 700,000 people attending
Tourists attending the London gigs are set to boost the capital’s economy by £300m
New poll shows more people would consider travelling to London for a music event than other international or UK cities
Capital celebrates Taylor’s first performance at Wembley Stadium on Friday night with murals, a special Tube map, a Taylor trail and a wide series of events across London’s fantastic venues

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Business tourism contributes record breaking $207 million (£158m) to London economy: IMEX Vegas

09 October 2024

Business tourism contributes record breaking $207 million (£158m) to London economy

This marks a 32% increase from the same period, with revenue rising from $157 million (£120m)
North America is still the biggest market, bringing in over 40% of all revenue

Read More

MedCity and Life Science Incubation Council join forces to enhance life sciences sector between London and Japan: BioJapan

09 October 2024

MedCity and Life Science Incubation Council join forces to enhance life sciences sector between London and Japan

New partnership aims to foster talent and knowledge exchange
Commencing ahead of UK delegation at BioJapan 2024

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London ranked second best city in Europe for walking and cycling tours: Embankment-6

27 August 2024

London ranked second best city in Europe for walking and cycling tours

London has been ranked second best city in Europe, for having the most highly rated walking and biking tours
London revealed to have almost 1,500 walking and biking tours – coming in third place in the world for the most total amount
UK capital ranked 29^th ‘dryest’ in the world – with cities including Paris, New Delhi and Istanbul recorded as having a higher average rainfall

Read More

New Taylor Swift fan mural unveiled in London: Kate Claxton - mural fan artist winner

13 August 2024

New Taylor Swift fan mural unveiled in London

A new fan-designed mural of Taylor Swift has been unveiled in Shoreditch this morning
The artist, Kate Claxton, a 22-year old ‘Swiftie’ and illustrator from the UK, was selected as part of a fan competition run by Visit London and Global Street Art
The mural will remain in situ for ‘Swifties’ travelling to London this week for the second leg of London Eras Tour shows

Read More