Best for Business
London is a global centre for business. The facts speak for themselves.
- About 7 million visitors come to London on business each year.
- London has over 1000 venues, plus a wide choice of professional event services
- Over the last 10 years, there's been over 50% growth in international business trips to the UK
- One third of the Fortune Global 500 companies have their European headquarters in London
London: An Award-Winning Destination
London is recognised by experienced business travellers as being one of the best cities on earth, voting it:
- World's Leading Destination (World Travel Awards 2007)
- Top European City To Do Business In 18 years running (European Cities Monitor 2007)
- Best European City for Access to Markets (European Cities Monitor 2007)
- Top conference destination (UK Conference & Incentive Travel Magazine, 2007)
- Best Accommodation for Business Travellers (European Cities Monitor 2007)
- Best Qualified staff, External Transport Links, Telecommunications, Languages Spoken, Internal Transport (European Cities Monitor 2007)
Top Quality Event Venues and Services
London boasts more than 1,000 venues from large, purpose-built event spaces to historic palaces, modern venues and iconic landmarks.
Read more on London's unique venues
London's accommodation ranges from magnificent world-famous 5-star hotels to intimate boutique style, through funky B&Bs and quality hostels. In addition, university accommodation offers budget solutions for large-scale business groups.
All you need to know about accommodation in London
London's tiers of customer-focused service companies are waiting to bring their expertise and dedication to getting your business trip just right. Few places can offer the same range and level of service as London.
Browse our listings of business services in London
London's Networking Opportunities
London is home to the world's commercial decision makers, top entrepreneurs and business influencers.
London hosts the headquarters of the UK's banking, corporate finance and private equity sector, as well as England's legal system, policy makers and civil servants.
Establishing UK representation, investing in the UK or forging business relationships in London is straightforward, not least because London-based events tend to attract higher attendance than those hosted in other cities.
