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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.

29 March 2023

Visit London Brings Great British Tea Party Experience to New York Ahead of Coronation of King Charles III

  • New Yorkers given a taste of the upcoming Coronation celebrations with a British high tea experience atop the highest outdoor skydeck in the Western Hemisphere – at Edge, Hudson Yards
  • British culture invasion included London inspired Broadway performance, royal trivia, and gifts from Fortnum & Mason

20 March 2023

Your ultimate royal guide to celebrating the Coronation in London

London is gearing up for another royal year of celebration, as the city prepares for the crowning of a new monarch for the first time in 70 years. With less than 50 days to go, the Coronation of King Charles III is set to bring together visitors from all around the world to London, where the official ceremony and celebrations will take place.

From the official line-up of events, to themed experiences, city-wide decorations and royal sites you can visit all year round, Visit London has rounded up the best ways visitors can be a part of the Coronation in the capital.