Visit London News
Visit London & See Tickets Networking
Event
Visit London and See Tickets, in
association with Planet Hollywood would like to invite
you to a networking event on 1 February at Planet
Hollywood to celebrate London. The evening will be
a fantastic opportunity to meet with top domestic coach
operators, group travel organisers and the London travel
trade and share your news for 2011/12. If you
would like to attend please contact Louisa Myers by 28
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 Partners Offers and
News South Bank London Travel
Trade Planner
South Bank Marketing Group
have launched a new Travel Trade Planner and targeted
e-news. Sign up to receive the latest updates, offers
and invitations to familiarisation trips and events. The
Travel Trade Planner includes information on discounts,
coach parking, booking and leisure in South Bank as well
as inspirational itineraries for group travel
organisers. Visit www.southbanklondon.com/groups
for further information.
Stansted
Airport Free iPhone App
London
Stansted Airport has developed their free official app
for iPhone. The high quality app includes: -
Live flight departure and arrivals
information
- Travel information to
and from the airport.
- Shop and
restaurant vouchers and special offers -
Terminal maps and security information Simply
search for "Stansted" to locate the app on the app
store. Watch out for similar app's for Android and
Blackberry users later this year. For more airport
information visit www.stanstedairport.com
MVP
Launches Where London Chinese Edition
Morris Visitor Publications (MVP) launches
Where London Chinese Edition in June 2011. Designed
exclusively to meet the demand for a luxury, visitor
magazine in the Chinese language, editorial features
will include deluxe shopping, dining, attractions and
culture (in London and out of town). The biannual
publication will be distributed (25k copies) in
first/business class cabins on in-bound flights from
China and in selected 4/5 star Golden Keys hotels across
London. If you would like to receive more info please
email andrew.turner@morriseurope.com
Capital Sport Now Offering Guided Cycling,
Walking And Biking Tours
In addition to
their highly popular self guided tours, Capital Sport is
adding several guided tours to their portfolio.
Thames Source to Sea, Thames and
Royalty and Floating Down the Thames all take
in London plus many other areas of interest. Tours
include all equipment, accommodation, luggage transfers
and of course an experienced and knowledgeable guide to
bring the route to life. For further details go to
www.capital-sport.co.uk The Florence Nightingale
Museum
The Florence Nightingale Museum is
launching a new audio guide available to visitors from
March. The guide - which is heard through a set of
stethoscopes - has been created by young people in the
capital as part of the Cultural Olympiad Project:
Stories of the World - London World City. Mayor of
London, Boris Johnson, said the project "brings a fresh
perspective to the telling of our city's and our
nation's history." For more info visit www.florence-nightingale.co.uk Brit Movie Tours - New Tours for
2011
The TV and Film Location sightseeing
tour company in the UK will be launching some new tours
in 2011 to complement its current portfolio of bus and
walking tours in London. New tours include The
Beatles London Tour, Sherlock Holmes Tour of
London and Doctor Who London Tour. For
more information email Lewis Swan
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Theatre &
Concerts Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of
Oz
Follow the yellow brick road over the
rainbow and into The London Palladium, the capital's
home of the family musical. Andrew Lloyd Webber's new
production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting
adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived
for the stage by the award-winning creative team that
delighted audiences of all ages with their recent London
Palladium revival of The Sound of Music. The production
will also see Michael Crawford playing the Wizard.
Opening in March 2011 For more information visit www.wizardofozthemusical.com Batman Live
Taking place at The
O2 Arena on 24 August - 4 September 2011, Batman Live is
a visually stunning production, complete with a brand
new original storyline. The live show will feature
Batman, his trusty counterpart Robin, tireless butler
Alfred and a host of other favourite Batman characters,
including Villains such as The Joker, The Riddler,
Catwoman and The Penguin. For more information contact
Louise Kearns on call +44 (0)20
7257 8184 Swan Lake
Royal Opera House
production of one the most famous ballets in the world
is sure to warm your heart. Anthony Dowl has
created a Russian Imperial World, which was at the time
the ballet was created. The classic love story
accompanied by the instantly recognisable music of
Tchaikovsky has been pulling at the heartstrings of
audiences for more than 130 years. Performing from 22
January - 8 April, for more information contact Rosie Neave
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Attractions Thames RIB Experience
As of
April 2011, popular London based speedboat company
'Thames RIB Experience' will be adding a third vessel to
their entourage of RIB's (rigid inflatable boats),
enabling a maximum capacity of 36 passengers at any one
time! This is in response to an acceleration in demand
for their high-speed river trips (that have thrilled
since July 2008), and signals their increasing
popularity with large parties and corporate clients in
particular. For more info visit www.thamesribexperience.com The Doctor Who Experience - Unique Experience
And Awe-Inspiring Exhibition
Opening at
Olympia Town in February 2011, the Doctor Who Experience
is the ultimate Doctor Who adventure. Part immersive
experience, part interactive exhibition, providing fun
for all the family. You will be invited to step through
a crack in time to become the Doctor's companion on a
journey through time and space. The challenge will be to
reunite the Doctor with the TARDIS whilst encountering
some of the best-loved and scariest monsters from the
hit international television series. For more info
visit www.doctorwhoexperience.com Cutty Sark Reopens
The ship was
originally due to re-open in 2009 following a major
conservation project but Cutty Sark suffered a major
fire on 21 May 2007 which resulted in a 14-month delay
on the project. Thankfully, due to heroic fire-fighting
there was amazingly little damage to the ship's original
material and the Conservation Project can continue as
planned. With additional significant financial
contributions from The Heritage Lottery Fund and Sammy
Ofer, The Cutty Sark Conservation Project is back on
course, due to re-open in 2011. For more information
visit www.cuttysark.org.uk London Street Photography
Get to
grips with the ideas behind street photographs and the
reasons why they underpin our understanding of London as
a diverse and vibrant capital. From 18 February
- 4 September 2011, The Museum of London will
showcase an extraordinary collection of street
photography. From sepia-toned scenes to Londoners
digitally 'caught on camera', explore how street
photography has evolved in a world of advancing security
measures. For more information email Claire Wylie
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Events Fulham FC Group Tickets and
Hospitality
Take advantage of Fulham FC's
unique neutral stand at Craven Cottage, South West
London, and enjoy exclusive access to Barclays Premier
League football. Limited match tickets and hospitality
packages for travel groups are still available, terms
apply. Full fixture details and hospitality package
information can be found at http://www.fulhamfc.com/MatchAndTeam/FixturesList.aspx.
To enquire further, register your interest for matches
not yet on sale, or make a booking, call the Ticket
Office on +44(0)843 208 1234 (Option 3) or email
nwheeler@fulhamfc.com. The Royal Wedding
Get ready for a
truly magical day in the capital as HRH Prince William
and Kate Middleton walk down the beautiful aisle of
Westminster Abbey, this April 29. The Royal Wedding is
sure to provide visitors with a range of unique offers
in honour of the couple's big day, including screenings,
parties and events across London, giving everyone a
chance to celebrate. There are plenty of examples
of London's royal heritage just waiting to be explored
including Hampton Court, Tower of London, the Royal
Parks and Westminster Abbey. For more info visit
http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/culture/royal-london Mint Polo In The Park
Taking
place on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June
2011, Mint Polo in the park is a three day celebration
of international polo and entertainment. Winner of the
2010 'London Sport Attraction of the Year' at The London
Lifestyle Awards, MINT Polo in The Park is the leading
outdoor polo and lifestyle event in Central London,
offering a mix of sport, entertainment and VIP
experiences. General admission and Grandstand tickets
start from £20 and are now on sale. Family and group
rates are available. For more info visit
www.mintpolointhepark.com Spring Cheese & Wine Festival At
Southbank
Centre
Following a hugely successful Autumn event,
the Cheese & Wine Festival is back at Southbank
Centre for a Spring gastronomic celebration. Taking
place on the 18 - 20 March 2011, this popular festival
will now be held bi-annually with a second date in
Autumn 2011, offering visitors the best products every
season has to offer. The Cheese and Wine Festival is now
in its 3rd year and continues to celebrate the finest
cheeses and wines and demonstrate the nuances and
delights of the relationship between the two. For more
information visit www.cheesewinefestival.com London Hosts The World Badminton
Championships
The world's best badminton
players will fight for the chance to be crowned World
Champions at an incredibly high profile tournament in
London, this August 2011. Tickets to see the World
Badminton Championships are selling fast. For more www.visitlondon.com/badminton The Oxford And Cambridge University Boat
Race
This is definitely an event not to be
missed on the London sports calendar. On 26th March
2011, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race on the Thames
is one of the world's longest running sports events and
one of the most popular. Can Oxford win back the
title in 2011? Go and join the fun on the banks of the
Thames between Mortlake and Putney and cheer on the
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Accommodation A West End Extravaganza By The St James's
Hotel And Club
St James's Hotel and Club are
offering a West End Extravaganza package. Starting from
£469 in a Deluxe room, based on two people sharing and
includes: Two top price tickets for any musical or play
of your choice (subject to availability), Pre-theatre
two course supper by award-winning chef William
Drabble*, Overnight stay, English breakfast (* served at
William's Bar and Bistro from 5.00 - 6.30pm; beverages
not included). For more information please contact
e-mail: reservations@stjameshotelandclub.com Hilton London Paddington Hotel -
Refurbishment
Hilton London Paddington is
undergoing a major refurbishment, giving the hotel an
enhanced luxurious look that's perfectly in keeping with
the hotel's heritage and spectacular art deco style. Two
new rooms will be unveiled; one for Hilton Guest Rooms
and another for Deluxe and Executive rooms. This will
bring the hotel's accommodation up-to-date in terms of
comfort and luxury, expected by today's discerning
travellers. For more info visit www.hilton.co.uk/paddington?WT.srch=1
Corinthia Hotel London
Opening in
March 2011, the new Corinthia Hotel London, which is
located near Trafalgar Square, will be entirely
refurbished from what once was the magnificent Metropole
Hotel, with 300 exceptionally designed and spacious
rooms. The Corinthia will also offer a number of suites
boasting some amazing views, including the River Thames
and The London Eye. The elegant central courtyard foyer,
restaurants, luxury spa, destination bar, meeting
facilities and delicately refurbished grand ballroom
will guarantee guests a lavish retreat. For more
information contact email Francesca Tarrant
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