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05.03.2007
Visit London predicts hotel growth for 2007
Hotel growth levels look set to pick-up in 2007 following a subdued 2006 predicts Visit London in the latest Hotel Development Monitor.

01.03.07
Easter Treats in London
London has some real treats in store this Easter, from the opening of Gorilla Kingdom at London Zoo to giant bunnies at Kew Gardens.

27.02.2007
Visit London responds to Mayor’s Climate Change Action Plan
Visit London today welcomed the release of the Mayor of London’s Climate Change Action Plan.

16.02.2007
Venues predict a good year in the capital
Venues are confident of a good year with a sharp upturn in demand for event space.

07.02.2007
Does rise of the branded hotel signal end for unscrupulous accommodation providers?
Visit London’s latest Hotel Development Monitor reveals a striking pattern of hotel growth that could signal the demise of low-quality accommodation.

07.02.2007
What's in Store in London
Visit London and Global Refund have launched ‘What’s in Store’ this week, the definitive guide to shopping in London’s major department stores.

07.02.2007
London Food Scene goes from strength to strength with 43 Michelin Star Restaurants
London’s reputation as one of the top gourmet cities of the world has been reinforced with the launch of the new Michelin Guide London 2007.

07.02.2007
What's New in London for 2007?
2007 is an exciting year for London, with a host of new openings and events.

07.02.2007
Bow Bells set to launch ‘East’, a major cultural festival in March
On Thursday 1 March at 6pm, the bells of St Paul's Cathedral, St Mary-le-Bow and 28 other churches will ring out to herald the start of East.

02.02.2007
Miami Dolphins and New York Giants chosen to play first ever NFL season game in London
It was announced todaythat the New York Giants and the Miami Dolphins will play the first ever season game of the USA’s NFL outside the Americas.

26.01.2007
Capital Fun in London this Half-term
With half term only a few weeks away, Visit London’s family website kidslovelondon.com offers inspiration for kids and parents.

24.01.2007
Visit London responds to CMS Committee’s London 2012 Games report
Visit London welcomes the report’s recognition of the benefits the Games hold for tourism and the need for further investment. 

23.01.2007
Loved Up in London
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and, visitlondon.com has come up with a host of ideas to suit all tastes and budgets.

22.01.2007
BTTF 2007: Visit London stand to have an Egyptian theme
Visit London's stand at the British Travel Trade Fair will have an Egyptian theme to celebrate the Tutankhamun exhibition.

17.01.2007
New Guide Launched to Inspire Events on the River
Visit London has joined forces with Silver Fleet – Woods River Cruises as focus turns to the River Thames to lure even more event organisers.

16.01.2007
London to host first National Football League season game to be held outside Americas
London has been chosen to host the USA’s National Football League (NFL) in its first ever regular season game to be held outside the Americas.

15.01.2007
Celebrate Chinese New Year in London
All things Chinese will be celebrated when the China in London season returns to the UK capital during February and March 2007. 

15.01.2007
Benefits of the Olympic Games “will not come automatically” says James Bidwell at Business Summit
James Bidwell, speaks out about the need for business and government to rise to the challenge of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

12.01.2007
New guide showcases the City of Westminster
Visit London has joined forces with Westminster City Council and The Westminster Collection to promote the area’s business and leisure offering.

09.01.2007
Visit London helped buyers unlock their potential at EIBTM:2006
EIBTM generated £6m of enquiries for London from Scandinavia, Russia, Dubai, Germany, Benelux, South America, South Africa, UK and USA.

28.12.2006
2007:  A fantastic year to be in London
Visits to the capital are forecast to rise even further in 2007 and the city has a whole host of events and new attractions in the pipeline for visitors.

22.12.2006
London accommodation census: Massive increase in budget sector and Eastward shift
Visit London this week released the findings of its four-yearly London Accommodation Census.

21.12.2006
Statement in response to article in The Guardian
Visit London would like to clarify that Annabel Geddes, has had no connection with Visit London for over 20 years.

13.12.2006
Get Set for the Sales
It's not even Christmas yet but what we’re all secretly looking forward to is not the mince pies. It’s after Christmas that counts – the start of the sales.

11.12.2006
Visit London creates interactive animation for the digital environment
Visit London has produced an innovative new animated digital creative to be used as a navigation tool for visitlondon.com.

08.12.2006
Attractions high: 4.4 million visits to London’s attractions this October
London’s attractions, both free and paid, continued to perform exceptionally well this October, confirmed Visit London’s Attractions Monitor out today.

06.12.2006
Pre-budget Report - A Public Affairs Briefing
The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Pre-Budget Report this lunchtime. This briefing covers the main announcements.

05.12.2006
Visit London strengthens business team in the run up to 2012
The meetings and events sector is one of the key legacy opportunities for the capital in the years before and after the London 2012 Olympic Games.

29.11.2006
Visit London 2006 AGM:Olympics and environment key to tourism industry’s future
The 2012 Olympic Games and environmental issues will provide the tourism industry with its key opportunities and challenges in the future.

28.11.2006
See in the New Year in London
Visit London has launched an on-line section dedicated to New Year’s Eve in London, giving visitors a multitude of ideas on how to see in the New Year.

24.11.2006
Visit London Award Winners Announced
The winners of the prestigious Visit London Awards 2006 were announced last night at a glittering awards ceremony at the Roundhouse, Camden.

24.11.2006
Gordon Ramsey Honoured for Outstanding Achievement at Visit London Awards
The restaurateur Gordon Ramsay won the ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic, at the Visit London Awards last night.

16.11.2006
Countdown to Visit London Awards 2006
The Visit London Awards – the highlight of London’s tourism calendar – will take place a week today on 23 November.

15.11.2006
Implications of the Queen's Speech - A Public Affairs Briefing
The Queen’s 10-minute long speech at the State Opening of Parliament set out the Government’s legislative programme for the next year.

10.11.2006
The Lyons Inquiry – A Public Affairs Briefing
As part of an inquiry into the future role, function and funding of local government, a proposal has been made to levy a ‘bed tax’.

31.10.2006
Visit London launches new Shop Guide
Visit London has recently launched a new guide on shopping in the capital.

31.10.2006
A First in Artistic Events from Visit London
24 Artists. 24 Hours. 3 Cities.

27.10.2006
Visit London has all ‘yule’ need for Christmas
Visit London’s new Christmas section has gone live at visitlondon.com, full of ideas on how to enjoy the festive period.

23.10.2006
Christmas party packages for event planners
Visit London and its partners have collaborated to compile an amazing array of Christmas party packages for festive corporate celebrations.

23.10.2006
Silver MIMA Award for Visit London
Visit London is proud to announce its MIMA (Meeting Industry Marketing Awards) Silver Award for Best DVD for ‘Future London.’

12.10.2006
London - Host City for World Travel Market 2006
Visit London will be promoting its ‘host city’ status at World Travel Market this year. 

11.10.2006
Airport hotels booming
Airport hotels are big business in London. Visit London’s latest London Hotel Development Monitor highlights the accelerated sector development.

06.10.2006
Visit London announces 2006 Awards shortlist
London’s top tourism organisations and attractions fought off stiff competition to reach the shortlist of the prestigious Visit London Awards.

03.10.2006
Visit London unveils international photographic competition for EIBTM
The competition was launched online at visitlondon.com/eibtmcompetition on 2 October 2006.

20.09.2006
Visit London has all 'yule' need for Christmas
London really comes alive at Christmas time, with fairy lights, carol singers, late night shopping, events, outdoor ice skating and more.

13.09.2006
92% of London’s visitor industry opposes Lyons tax
The overwhelming majority of London’s visitor industry would be against a ‘bed tax’ as proposed in Sir Michael Lyons’ inquiry.

13.09.2006
North American visitors to London remain resilient
Challenging stereotypes, new research by Visit London shows that nine out of ten North Americans would happily visit London.

12.09.2006
London's trendiest fashion neighbourhoods revealed just in time for London Fashion Week
With London Fashion Week just a week away, Visit London brings you the inside track on fashion shopping in the capital.

08.09.2006
Visitors numbers swell for London’s attractions this July
Visit London’s latest Attractions Monitor, out today, reveals that visitors are flooding back to the city’s many attractions.

05.09.2006
Visit London launches food guide series
Visitors and Londoners alike are spoilt for choice when it comes to where to eat in the capital.

31.08.2006
New analysis reveals hotel development thriving in capital
Visit London’s Hotel Development Monitor, published online this week, reveals a buoyant market.

29.08.2006
Radisson Edwardian signs four-year deal with Visit London
Radisson Edwardian Hotels has become the first partner to sign a four-year deal with Visit London.

24.08.2006
Visit London prepares for EIBTM
New European brand launch shows that London is the most inspirational city in the world.

10.08.2006
Visit London launches Festival Season campaign
Visit London is set to launch a ‘Festival Season’ campaign to promote the diverse range of festivals and events taking place during September.

01.08.2006
Visit London launches the Visit London Awards 2006
The search is on for London’s top tourism businesses, as we invite entries for the 2006 Visit London Awards, sponsored by Eurostar.

19.07.2006
Visit London announces new Head of Association Sales
Visit London today announced the appointment of Sue Bertram as Head of Association Sales.

11.07.2006
A Games buzz and lasting tourism boost
A letter to the Financial Times editor in response to the European Tour Operators Association’s Olympic Report.

04.07.2006
London’s park life
Visit London has recently launched a new micro-site dedicated to the great outdoors so enjoy fresh air, nature and wildlife in the capital.

04.07.2006
London takes on the Tour de France
In celebration of London’s host status for the Tour de France Grand Départ, Visit London has entered the famous ‘Publicity Caravan’.

26.06.2006
Visit London reveals new business tourism brand positioning at London Venue Expo
Visit London is set to reveal a new business tourism brand positioning for the capital at London Venue Expo.

26.06.2006
Visit London launches ‘Business Event of the Year’ award
Visit London has launched a new Business Event of the Year award as part of the prestigious Visit London Awards.

20.06.2006
Visit London’s young talent honoured at Marketing Awards
Nimali Weerasinghe, Visit London’s 30 year-old international marketing manager was awarded Young Marketer of the Year.

13.06.2006
London wins 8th European Congress on Menopause and Andropause 2009
Visit London has welcomed the announcement that London has been successful in a closely fought bid to host this event.

06.06.2006
Launching London for associations
IMEX 2006 sees the launch of Visit London’s dedicated Associations guide. It will accompany Visit London’s Official Business Guide.

06.06.2006
Better value London: Visit London welcomes Tax Back International as partner
Tax Back International, a leader in the VAT recovery industry, has become a partner of Visit London.

06.06.2006
Visit London launches ‘Value London ’ strategy
IMEX 2006 sees the launch of a ‘Value London’ strategy with Visit London keen to challenge perceptions that London is an expensive city.

06.06.2006
Visit London and Fifteen to You bring a taste of London to IMEX with 'the party'
Visit London and Fifteen to You, created a night to remember at IMEX with ‘the party’ at the Frankfurter Botschaft.

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