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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

Last night’s event at London’s Guildhall honoured tourism pros and businesses who are flourishing through London’s tourism recovery 

• 2021 was a record year for investment into London digital shopping companies – with UK capital ranking fourth globally
• UK consumers show biggest appetite for online shopping – according to separate research from Klarna
• Global venture capital investment into digital shopping doubles following pandemic

February half term is almost upon us, which means only one thing… it’s time for parents to start planning fun activities to keep the kids entertained! But have no fear - Visit London has compiled a list of the top things to do in the capital this half term, so you don’t have to.

Romance is in the air and if you want to make your loved one feel super special this Valentine’s Day, then look no further! Visit London has pulled together a list of the most romantic places in the capital to celebrate the day of love.

After the Christmas and new year madness, finances can be a little tight, and social calendars a little dry. But if you’re fed up with waiting for pay day and have watched almost everything on Netflix, Visit London has got you covered with a list of the top things to do in the capital on a budget.

Blue Monday is upon us, set to be the most depressing day of the year! So why not beat those blues and treat yourself to some good food and good vibes – always on the menu in London’s iconic food scene.

• London tech firms raise $25.5bn in 2021 - over double 2020 investment levels
• London’s tech ecosystem shows signs of maturity with rapid increase in unicorns, megarounds and exits
• UK tech sector propels European growth with British firms raising record $39.8bn
• 2021 is unprecedented year for VC investment globally with $675bn raised

• 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