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It is set to be a year unlike any other as London starts a year of celebration with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. London is at the heart of this year’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, with official events like the Trooping the Colour (2^nd June), Platinum Party at the Palace (4^th June) and the Platinum Jubilee Pageant (5^th June) bringing tourists and locals together for an unforgettable Royal party.   

• Latest investment data shows London is top destination for US companies growing internationally – with US tech firms announcing London expansion plans
• New research proves Bay Area and London are two of the world’s leading hubs for tech VC investment, start-ups and scale-ups
• Mayor of London leads female founder trade mission to Bay Area to explore export opportunities for London companies and build tech partnerships with Silicon Valley

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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

• Figures indicate that London is the most attractive city for international retail trade companies to expand to
• Brands from the US and Europe are leading the way for expansion into the UK’s capital city, with data demonstrating significant untapped potential for the Asia region in London
• Turnover in the West End is expected to reach £11.4 billion in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, indicating strong returns for Asian retailers looking to scale overseas