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IMAGINE YOUR NEXT EVENT IN LONDON
WHYLONDON?
SolidFoundations
Inspiration
Value for Money
Access Venues
Leading Speakers Pre & post-event culture
Hotels
Unique Experiences
Opportunitiesto build your
business
Reduced Costs;sponsorshipopportunities
Extended Access
SOLIDFOUNDATIONS
“I’ve run corporate meetings and conferences throughout the world. London is the most efficient, reliable and flexible host city. It’s simply outstanding every time.”
Jane Broon, corporate events planner
SOLIDFOUNDATIONS
London has been voted Europe’s number onecity for international and national transportlinks for the 22nd year running, making travelcheaper, simpler and faster for organisers andtime-poor delegates.
• EASE OF ACCESS
• OVERLAND TRAVEL OPTIONS
• EXCELLENT LINKS BETWEEN VENUES,HOTELS AND OTHER LOCATIONS
DIRECT FLIGHTSTO MORE THAN
450 DESTINATIONSFROM LONDON
TRAIN CONNECTIONSWITH OVER
10 EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS
INTERNATIONALAIRPORTS5
EASE OF ACCESSLONDON’S CENTRAL LOCATION
SOLIDFOUNDATIONS
London offers venues to suit every budget,size, sector and taste.
• CHOICE
• CAPACITY
• VARIETY
• HISTORICAL AND UNIQUE VENUES
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London offers a vast range of accommodation from budget B&Bs and hostels to some of the world’s most exclusive retreats.
• CHOICE
• NEW HOTELS OPENING
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“London has huge cachet thanks to its unique venues and culture. It’s such a vibrant world city, businesses cannot helpbut feel motivated and inspired here.”
Dave Rogers, corporate events planner
INSPIRATION London offers unrivalled opportunities to create an inspiring event around a theme.
Architecture and urban planningSustainabilityTechnologySport
Brunel, Faraday, Dickens,Freud, Hendrix
HistoricalLuxuryRoyalParks & outdoorsFashionFood & Drinks
INDUSTRY THEMES
WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS’OF PIONEERS
THEMED ITINERARIES
INSPIRATION Some of the world’s brightest minds can be found in London, making it easier to book leading speakers, offer quality content and attract more delegates.
ACADEMIA
DIPLOMAT HUB
WORLD-CLASS BUSINESSLEADERS
CLUSTERS OF SECTOR EXPERTISE
43 universities and colleges and home to two of the world’s top five universities: University College and Imperial College.
175 of the UN’s 191 member countries have embassies in London.
London voted Europe’s number one city for ‘access to qualified staff’ – meaning the people you need are here. Home to more than 50% of all European headquarters Europe’s most culturally diverse talent pool (40% born abroad); 233 languages spoken.
ICT; medical science; financial services; environmental industries; creative industries.
BETTERQUALITY
ENTERTAINMENT
150 theatres250 galleries250-plus free attractions
Royal palacesBeautiful parksFour World Heritage sites
HERITAGESHOPPING
FOOD AND DRINK
40,000 shops
6,000 licensed restaurants, bars and cafés
London offers some of the most exciting culture in the world.
VALUE FOR MONEY “London has a reputation as an expensive
city. But low-cost flights, discountedaccommodation, free entertainment andcompetitive prices for food and drinkmeant our event came in under budget.”
John Smith, corporate events planner
VALUE FOR MONEY
POTENTIAL PARTNERS MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
MEDIA
75% of Fortune 500 companies have offices here in London, which hosts 50% of all European headquarters.
London is home to the Financial Times, the BBC, News International, CNN, CNBC, Reuters, Associated Press, Trinity Mirror, Bloomberg Europe and the Economist.
World-leading advertising agencies based here include Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, Lowe, BBH, Mother, M&C Saatchi, WCRS and TBWA.
FINANCE
London is one of the world’sleading financial centres, boastinga concentration of financiers and unrivalled access to private equity.
VALUEFOR MONEY
London has dropped to the 18th mostexpensive city in the world, making accommodation, entertainment, transportand venue budgets go further.
• LOW COST TRANSPORT
• FREE ENTERTAINMENT
• BUDGET OPTIONS
• SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
VALUEFOR MONEY
In London, cutting-edge technology can broaden access to events, engaging audiences in multiple locations world-wide at low cost.
PRIVATE BROADCASTS
INTERACTIVE Q&AS
COACHING & MASTERCLASS
NUMEROUS VENUES WITH ADVANCED IT EQUIPMENT INCLUDING…
IPT, steaming video, audio and voice
Social networking, webinars
e-learning
Queen Elizabeth II Conference CentreLancaster LondonRoyal Horticultural HallsMillennium Gloucester HotelPark Plaza Riverbank London
SUPPORTTOOLSINTRODUCTIONSLOCATION& VENUE
GUIDANCE& RESEARCH
HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR EVENT SUCCEED IN LONDON
HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT
LONDON HAS TO OFFER
- Free expert and impartial advice about venues, housing, professional conference organisers and DMCs- Site inspections for organisers- Budget advice and quotes from suppliers
HELP YOU FIND THE BEST VENUE IN THE
RIGHT LOCATION
- Excellent knowledge of new, unique, quirky and historic venues- Assistance with accommodation searches- Site inspections for organisers
INTRODUCE YOU TO THE BEST PEOPLE
TO BRING YOUR EVENT TO LIFE
- Referrals to professional event organisers, DMCs and London suppliers- Introductions to the best event talent in London
PROVISION OF A LONDON TOOLKIT
TO PROMOTE YOUR EVENT
- Production of bid documents and supporting material for Associations- Access to a marketing toolkit helping promote your event
THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL
EVENT REQUIREMENTS
- Dedicated Event Solutions team to support you- Bespoke Event Planners and Association e-newsletters- Event planners guide
MAKE CONTACT TODAY
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