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09 January 2024
Veganuary: travel the world through London's vegan cuisine
- January is always a great time for those looking to dip their toes into the world of plant-based eating
- One of the world’s food capitals, London is the perfect place to try going vegan, with the best plant-based food across all cuisines
- From pizza and ramen to fine dining and dessert, find our top recommendations here
13 December 2023
London roars back for a Christmas ‘Too Big to Miss’
- Capital’s festive season is well underway with ridership figures to stations close to Christmas attractions exceeding pre-pandemic levels this year
- Black Friday saw entries and exits at Oxford Circus station 27 per cent higher than usual
- TfL report shows bus demand this year is eight per cent higher than in 2022
- New Christmas themed Tube map showcases festive attractions across the capital
12 December 2023
London Welcomes 100th International Tech Company
- London & Partners attracts 100 new tech investments so far this year
- Over 4,380 jobs created, marking a 40% year-on-year growth
- India emerges as a key market, with 29% share of investment into London
- Two-fold increase in Climate Tech projects won, resulting in three-fold job increase
20 November 2023
London welcomes the winter season with an array of magical activities
- The UK capital prepares for a blockbuster festive season, with millions of visitors expected in the city to celebrate the holiday period
- Visitors can expect all-new ice rinks, festive West End shows, dazzling light displays and fantastical shopping experiences
- London lights up in celebration of holidays including Christmas, Diwali and Hannukah
16 October 2023
London’s meetings and incentives industry soars with new openings and redevelopments
- New record of 29 exhibitors heading to Vegas, led by London
- London retains its title as top European city for meetings and events
06 October 2023
Dr. Angela Kukula named new CEO of MedCity
- As CEO, Dr. Kukula to reaffirm London’s position as global leader in life sciences
- Appointment announced ahead of UK delegation at BioJapan 2023 next week
- Dr. Kukula alongside Deputy Mayor of London to lead UK delegates in Yokohama
- Milestone moment for MedCity since integration with London & Partners earlier this year
24 August 2023
London trumps New York, Berlin and Barcelona as one of the most culturally appealing cities to visit
- Almost half (44%) of those surveyed placed London at the top of their travel bucket list - with Americans most keen to visit the capital, proving London is the apple of their eyes
- Big Ben and the lastminute.com London Eye topped the list of most popular attractions to visit in London
- Germans revealed as the nation that look for Instagrammable locations the most when choosing which city to visit
08 June 2023
London leads the way for international tech investment over past decade
- London’s tech ecosystem now worth over £600bn - representing 8.8x growth in last 10 years
- VC investment into London up by 800% since 2014
- UK capital’s unicorn club surpasses 100 mark in 2023
- 10-year anniversary of London Tech Week to celebrate London’s decade of tech growth
24 May 2023
London continues to innovate in 2023 with host of new hotels, venues and transport options
London is set for another blockbuster year of new openings in 2023, making it an even more attractive destination for event, meeting and incentive planners.
10 May 2023
Mayor announces renewed support for companies in London’s high growth sectors
- New ‘Grow London’ services will help London companies scale and create jobs for Londoners
- Business support programmes run by London & Partners designed to boost London’s future economy
- Fresh data reveals diversity of London’s business community but businesses face cost of living challenges
05 May 2023
Visit London surprises America’s biggest royal superfan with a special trip to UK capital for the Coronation
As London prepares to welcome visitors for the Coronation of King Charles III, Visit London has invited one of America’s biggest royal supporters to a special royal themed visit to the UK capital ahead of her plans to camp out for a front row seat at the Coronation on Saturday. 71-year-old US citizen, Donna Werner, is a self-proclaimed royal superfan and has been visiting the UK for the past few decades to attend landmark royal events.