Visit London Press Releases

Industry comes together to maximise tourism opportunity from the 2012 Games

2009-11-18T13:44:00+00:00

VsitBritain, Visit London, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) and UKinbound have agreed to set up a joint working party to develop a strategy that will encourage visits to Britain and London throughout 2012 and beyond as London hosts the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

London nominated for Best UK Youth Destination at the British Youth Travel Awards 2009

2009-11-17T16:02:00+00:00

London has been shortlisted as Best UK Youth Destination at the British Youth Travel Awards 2009. The nomination has been received alongside a number of Visit London partners, who are also recognised for their excellence across a range of categories and industry sectors.

Head of Leisure Marketing shortlisted finalist at Asian Jewel Awards

2009-11-11T11:50:00+00:00

Nimali Weerasinghe, Head of Leisure Marketing for Visit London was a shortlisted finalist for a Public Sector Award at the prestigious Lloyds TSB Jewel Awards.

Win a trip to Wembley to launch London’s ‘Park Life’ 2018 World Cup bid

2009-11-10T15:26:00+00:00

Today sees the launch of a competition that will give one lucky winner (and the team that he or she plays with) the chance not just to visit Wembley but also to officially launch London’s 2018 World Cup bid.

Leisure Visitors provide boost to London’s tourism

2009-11-09T09:33:00+00:00

Recent research from Visit London’s Attraction Monitor, Hotel Development Monitor and recent International Passenger Survey figures reveal

London named as one of world’s most affordable destinations

2009-11-06T14:41:00+00:00

London has this week been labelled as one of the globe’s most affordable destinations. The finding is great news for overseas business visitors and will be one of the main topics of conversation at this year’s EIBTM trade show which takes place from the 01-03 December in Barcelona (Visit London’s stand is G110).

Tony Hadley receives Outstanding Achievement Award

2009-11-06T10:05:00+00:00

Winners of the BT Visit London Awards 2009 announced at a glittering ceremony at Westfield London

Visit London dismisses report on tourism and the Olympic Games

2009-11-05T14:17:00+00:00

Visit London, the official visitor organisation for London, today dismissed a report by The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) claiming that the city may not see tourism benefits from staging the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012.

London sees off tough global competition to host the prestigious 2011 international SportAccord

2009-11-04T11:48:00+00:00

London has seen off tough global competition to host the prestigious 2011 international SportAccord Convention, raising prospects of a multi-million boost for the capital's economy.

Visit London to showcase the capital’s credentials as a global events destination at EIBTM 2009

2009-11-03T13:45:00+00:00

Visit London is to launch new state-of-the-art stand at EIBTM. A record 30 partners to be showcased on VL's stand number G110.