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Monday 9 May 2022

London entices U.S. visitors with the launch of the city's largest ever international tourism campaign

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LONDON CALLING! THE ROYAL CELEBRATIONS ARE PLANNED, THE FLOWERS ARE IN BLOOM AND THE CITY IS BUZZING WITH A RENEWED ENERGY; NOW IS THE TIME TO VISIT LONDON

  • “Let’s Do London” campaign welcomes back U.S. travelers with the top ten reasons to visit this summer
  • New Yorkers treated to a taste of London with Times Square takeover involving iconic Coldstream Guards and performance from the cast of British musical SIX
  • $12.5m campaign aims to bring international visitors back to London following pandemic
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Friday 19 November 2021

UK and US drive global growth in healthtech sector

  • Coronavirus pandemic accelerates healthcare innovation as global VC healthtech investment increases 280% between 2016 and 2021
  • So far this year, US healthtech firms raise $31.9bn while UK takes third spot globally with $3.8bn
  • Europe is fastest growing region for healthtech investment since 2016 with London leading the way
  • London and the Bay Area amongst largest clusters of healthtech firms globally
  • UK Golden Triangle of London, Oxford and Cambridge driving UK healthtech growth
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Wednesday 17 November 2021

Northern Lights’ Borealis lights up the skies of London this festive season

Image credit GDIF 2021 / Helen Boast

  • Mayor of London launches new Winter Lights season to celebrate the most magical time of the year, with a host of outdoor festive events and activities for visitors to enjoy
  • Experience the magic of the Northern Lights in London for free with ‘Borealis’ lights display, by renowned artist Dan Acher
  • See thousands of illuminated white roses displayed in Grosvenor Square for the ‘Ever After Garden’ by fashion designer Anya Hindmarch
  • Other attractions include unique illuminations along the Southbank, DAWAAT poetry and dance performances, Canary Wharf Winter Lights Spectacular, and more
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Wednesday 10 November 2021

London meeting numbers triple as city welcomes back international meeting and event planners

Award-winning destination has added a range of new and sustainable offerings, including 18 new hotels in 2021 alone 

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Wednesday 27 October 2021

The best things to do this autumn that will make you ‘fall’ for London

Autumn has officially arrived! Jumper weather, vibrant tree colours and the slight chill in the air signifies the start of the cosiest season.

There are so many exciting events on the horizon and Visit London has curated a list of the best activities to do in London this autumn – whether you’re a foodie, fashionista, or simply looking for exciting things to do with the family.  

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London Tech Week and VivaTech join forces in support of trade mission to promote European tech links: Eurostar

15 June 2022

London Tech Week and VivaTech join forces in support of trade mission to promote European tech links

  • Cross-channel initiative helps UK and French start-ups explore new growth opportunities across both regions
  • Companies given access to investors and corporates while travelling between conferences on Eurostar
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London retains its crown as a world leading startup hub: EDITORIAL shutterstock 1312974479

14 June 2022

London retains its crown as a world leading startup hub

  • UK capital ranks as Europe’s top destination to grow a startup business, second only to Silicon Valley globally 
  • London scores highly for access to funding, talent and connectedness
  • London tech firms on course for record VC investment in 2022 – UK capital tops the charts for global fintech funding
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