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London can motivate individuals and colleagues; it’s a great place to train people to take businesses forward – and there are some fantastic places to simply celebrate. Many organisations harness London’s vitality to launch new businesses, products or services. And for those who need to network through conferences, seminars or highly-focused business meetings, London always delivers. And for the incentive travel market, London offers some remarkable ideas to reward high-performers.

But above all, London is a constant source of inspiration.

In virtually every field of human endeavour – across commerce, the sciences and the arts – London has a long and proud heritage. There are innumerable examples of people whose thinking has been inspired by the city and who have produced great inventions, medical breakthroughs and timeless works of art or literature.

Imagine harnessing this inspiration for your next event.

Speaking to London & Partners is the first step.

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...LONDON CAN WORK FOR YOU

Served by five international airports, London is one of the world’s best-connected cities. Its infrastructure means it’s a great place to do business, but the UK capital offers so much more.

It is also an epicentre for world tourism, attracting more than 24 million visitors every year, from virtually every country in the world. In addition, more than 2.5 million business travellers journey to London each year, given its status as one of the great commercial hubs.

It all adds up to thousands of business, cultural and sporting gatherings being held here. So it is not surprising this great city has been recognised time and time again by the events industry, including:

• Beingvotedthetopdestinationfor business and events in 2010, including ‘Best European City for Business’ at the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards;

• Voted‘BestCitytodoBusinessIn’by Eurostat readers;

• Voted‘World’sLeadingDestination’at the World Travel Awards.

However, the truth is people come to London not merely to visit physical places. They come for the impact London can have and the experiences they will gain.

As this booklet will reveal, through its vast array of historic, unique and modern venues, London has the power to make these experiences unforgettable and inspirational.

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London & Partners is the official promotional agency for London. We are responsible for attracting and delivering value to international businesses, students and visitors.

The city’s official convention bureau sits within London & Partners.

We offer a total event solution service for corporate clients, event organisers and associations coming to London.

GETTING THE BEST FROM LONDON & PARTNERS’ CONVENTION BUREAU

This includes free and impartial advice on planning:

• meetingsofalltypesandsizes;• conferences;• eventsofeverydescription;• exhibitions;• incentives;• productorservicelaunches;• high-profileparties.

We are the experts in delivering the best of London to all business audiences, working with key providers across the city.

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To get the most from London & Partners’ convention bureau, you should make contact at the idea or planning stage of your event.

You’ll be put in touch with our expert advisory ‘Event Solutions’ team to help you set the framework for your event, including venue ideas and recommendations.

Thereafter, operational support on your behalf is available to ensure everything is in place to make your event run smoothly and successfully.

For example:

• Liaisingwithvenues;• Securingallnecessarypermits;• Organisingsitevisits;• Helpingsourcelocalsuppliers/ contractors; • Obtaininggrouptraveldiscounts;• Providingamarketingtoolkittohelp promote your event;• Negotiatingwithkeystakeholders, such as: - Metropolitan Police, Greater London Authority, City of London, Transport forLondonand/ortheLondon Port Authority.

LONDON & PARTNERS’CONVENTION BUREAUHAS THE EXPERTS TODELIVERTHEBESTOFLONDONFORALLBUSINESSAUDIENCES,WORKINGWITHKEYPROVIDERSACROSSTHECITY.

Ouraimistoensurethere’sasolidplatform in place for your event to succeed – and to allow London to delight,amazeandinspireyouand your event audience.

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MEET OUR EXPERTS

When it comes to guidance on hosting a London-based event, London & Partners offers easy access to expertise and experience. The contacts opposite will be pleased to help in any way they can.

Barbara JamisonHeadofBusinessDevelopmentEurope

T: +44 (0)20 7234 5835E: bjamison@londonandpartners.com

London-based:

Becky GraveneyHead of Associations

T: +44 (0)20 7234 5825E: bgraveney@londonandpartners.com

Zanine Adams Head of Event Solutions and UK Sales

T: +44 (0)20 7234 5827E:zadams@londonandpartners.com

Chris FJ LynnSales&MarketingDirector,NorthAmerican & Emerging Markets

T: +1 212 850 0337E: clynn@londonandpartners.com

New York-based:

General enquiries: T: +44 (0)20 7234 5833 E: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com

IN OTHERS’ WORDS

“London & Partners’ ability to provide professional support from the programme’s inception was extremely helpful, open and honest. It was invaluable having them as an on the ground resource to ask questions of any nature.”Brigid Paton, Executive Producer, Luminous EMC

“The London & Partners team has proven to be an exceptional asset in helping us source hotels, activities and venues for our incentive clients. They not only have extensive knowledge of the city, they also have developed great relationships with the local hospitality industry people. It is beneficial to know we have “partners” we can trust to help us create unique and memorable programs.”Jim Rye, President, RYMARK International

“The EAACI (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology) 2010 Congress was a great success, with over 8,000 delegates attending. In fact, it turned out to be the biggest Allergy Congress in the world to date. We’ve had very good feedback from the client, speakers and delegates and the Congress attracted many journalists from around the world, which generated a lot of international news coverage.”Jenny Strömgård, Account Manager, Congrex Sweden AB

“Through close partnership with London & Partners we were able to offer international delegates to a recent large conference a richer experience of the city. The GPJ team worked with London & Partners to secure preferential rates on flights, transportation to and from the airport and tickets for top West End Shows which were only a click away on the event website. It’s little touches like this that make the difference and we see London & Partners as an integral part of any activity we deliver in the capital.”Lesley Mason, Vice President, Client Services, George P. Johnson Ltd

“It is with great pleasure that we announce that the 2014 OireachtasRincenaCruinne-WorldIrishDancingChampionshipswillbeheld at the Hilton London Metropole. To London and Partners, sponsors of the bid to host the 2014 World Irish DancingChampionshipsinLondon,weoffer our sincere thanks, and we look forward to working in partnership with you over the next three years.” Seamus O’Se, ADCRG, Public Relations Officer, AnCoimisiun le RinciGaelacha.

Fiona Plumpton Event Solutions Manager

T: +44 (0) 20 7234 5868E: fplumpton@londonandpartners.com

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Ideas for:• Team-buildingandinteraction• Personalandcollectivedevelopment• Generatingcreativethinking

When it’s time to focus on enhancing team performance, it’s time to head for London.

Why? Because the city offers a range of activities and venues to inspire any team – at whatever stage of their development.

Oppositearejustafewthought-provokingsuggestions.

Inspired?For further information on any of the venues – and many, many more – please contact: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com

map location: www.teambuildevents.co.uk

Scout Activity Centre, Gilwell Parkmap location: www.towntocountry.co.uk/gilwell

Since its foundation in the 19th century, the Scout movement has had esprit de corps at its heart – instilling comradeship and enthusiasm among its members. The Scout Activity Centre at Gilwell Park is set in108 acres of beautiful parklandon the outskirts of London. It will customise a team-basedevent,incorporatingactivitiesfromabseilingtothezipwire – and everything in between.

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Topsail Events & Chartersmap location: www.topsailevents.co.uk

For an unusual, unforgettable experience, why not take to the water and cruise the River Thames on restored historic ships? What’s more, Tower Bridge will open especially for you and your guests. Topsail Events and Charters deliver this type of event (pictured left), especially revitalising for city-dwellers. Plus you can choose from historic tall ships, Thames sailing barges, opulent yachts, stylish motor cruisers or paddle steamers.

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Keeping plates spinning is a challenge for any team, so why notletthemexperienceitforreal?Plusflyingtrapeze,juggling,stilt walking, plate-spinning, tight-wire walking, or simply acting the clown. Circus Space in north London teaches a great range of circus skills that have successfully been applied to help unite and improve teams. And when a team builds a human pyramid, you know you’re onto something!

Winners of ‘Best Teambuilding Company of the Year’ at this year’s Events Awards, CCC Events offers Black Cab Trail treasure hunts that will really test a team’s mettle. An intriguingwebofcrypticcluesandfiendishpuzzleswilltaketeams around famous sites and attractions – all in a race against time. Fortunately the London cabbies’ legendary knowledge and their cab’s manoeuvrability are on your side.

Rewarding, challenging and enjoyable – that’s the threefold guarantee offered by The Grove for any team-building events held at what has become ‘London’s country estate’. For example, why not host an exclusive golf competition on thepar-72WorldChampionshipgolfcourse?Orcompeteina treasure hunt, racing through 300 acres of parkland and woods. The possibilities are as inspiring and memorable as the venue.

map location: www.dswc.org

When team members take to the water, they have to rely on their wits – and the support of colleagues. How will team members interact when out of their normal environment? FindoutattheDSWCinLondon’sDocklandsarea,alsoa London 2012 venue. The Centre offers a number of team-based challenges – all designed to promote effective co-working and strategic thinking.

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For a heady mixture of 18th century architecture, cutting-edge technology and superb dining, The Brewery really hits the mark.Overtheyears,ithashostedeventsrangingfromgovernment conferences, corporate product launches, star-studded charity events and prestigious award ceremonies. Six rooms can cater for 10 to 1,000 guests – but whatever the event, The Brewery will deliver unstinting attention to detail, guided by your demands.

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map location: www.vam.ac.uk

NotonlyistheVictoriaandAlbertMuseum(picturedleft)the world’s greatest museum of art and design, it is also a magnificentVictorianbuildingwithremarkableroomsandgalleries that offer numerous possibilities for entertaining in a prestigious central London location. A variety of options are available, including evening receptions and dinners with a private view of current exhibitions. A genuinely inspirational venue.

map location: www.formansfishisland.com

Quince at the The May Fair map location: www.quincelondon.com

Wonderful food in a spellbinding setting – and all within a legendary luxury hotel with a glamorous past – that’s Quince at The May Fair. If you’re looking for an exclusive London venue with more than a touch of class, Quince is the place, with Chef Patron Silvena Rowe’s personality infused into the experience.TheMayFairitselfwasopenedbyKingGeorgeVin 1927 and has been delighting its guests ever since. Nowit’syourturn.

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Wembley Stadiummap location: www.wembleystadium.com

The spiritual home of world soccer, Wembley Stadium is a 90,000-seater public venue – but behind-the-scenes, it offers some of London’s most spectacular dining venues. They are also among the capital’s most capacious – the Bobby Moore Suite alone can seat 1,900 guests for dinner. Many other roomsareavailable,forpartiesofallsizes–whetherforformal dinners, receptions or standing buffets. And all this in a truly iconic entertainment venue.

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For a celebratory experience no-one will forget, did you know you can book one of the capsules on the London Eye? Each capsule can cater for up to 25 guests, with champagne and canapés served by an on-board host. There can be few better ways to toast an individual or collective achievement, surrounded by constantly-changing views over London.

Forman’s Fish Island is a brand new corporate event and party venue. Two main spaces have capacity for 200 and 600respectively.BothhaveunrivalledLondon2012OlympicStadium views and have already hosted spectacular events. The entire building – in the shape of a ‘darne’ of salmon – benefits fromnatural light, outside terraces, plenty of flexible space and seriously good food. Fantastic lighting, audio-visual and sound equipmentmeananamazingatmosphereisguaranteed.

Ideas for:• Galainternationaldinners/banquets• Businessreceptions• Businessdinners

There are few, if any, more prestigious cities in the world than London to host a celebratory event – whether for staff, clients or invited guests.

Inspired?For further information on any of the venues – and many, many more – please contact: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com

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Ideas for:• Travelincentiveforemployees• Incentiveprogrammesforhigh-performers• Supplierrewardschemes

Everybody has different tastes and different interests – and that’s exactly why London is perfect for your incentive packages.

It has so many different types of events and experiences, you can be sure your top performers will have a great time, and return with renewed passion.

The selected venues will show you what we mean.

Inspired?For further information on any of the venues – and many, many more – please contact: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com

map location: www.fortnumandmason.com

As a retail and fine-eating experience, Fortnum & Mason (pictured left) is pure theatre. Founded on the same site it still occupies in Piccadilly in 1707, Fortnum & Mason is a unique and beautiful store. It is renowned as a purveyor of fine foods, hampers, teas and wine. It has five restaurants, from an award-winning wine bar to the funkiest ice cream parlour. Food may be first, but shopping delights abound everywhere – it’s simply a fabulous treat that appeals to all the senses.

map location: www.fairmont.com/savoy

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map location: www.silverfleet.co.uk

Woods’ Silver fleet of vessels offers numerous reward opportunities,buttoselectjustone,theVeuveClicquotLunchCruise is the most stylish way to enjoy a leisurely Friday afternoon. The cruise takes place aboard the fleet flagship, MVSilverSturgeon.GuestsaregreetedwithachilledglassofVeuveClicquotChampagneandcanapésbeforebeinginvitedthrough to the River Room for a three-course lunch. And all whilst cruising down the Thames, one of the world’s most famous rivers.

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map location: www.wimbledonhospitality.com

TakingplaceinlateJune/earlyJuly,Wimbledonistheoldesttennis tournament in the world and generally considered the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments and the only one still played on the game’s original surface, grass, which gave the game of ‘lawn tennis’ its name. Enjoying hospitality at the championships is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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For some, the ultimate reward is rest and relaxation away from life’s busyness. That’s when ESPA Life, the revolutionary new spa at the Corinthia Hotel, can play a vital role. It offers a wellness approach alongside a luxury spa experience. The enormity and grandeur of the four-floor experience is breathtaking. It contains a private spa suite, 17 treatments pods, nail and hair studio, nine-metre silver steel swimming pool, sauna, steam room and a fully-equipped gym. Heaven.

The Savoy hotel has been a British icon since 1889. Recently renovated,TheSavoyoozesglamour,styleandeleganceamidst an English Edwardian and art deco interior. Among the unforgettable experiences The Savoy offers is afternoon tea – a special reward by any standards. Those being rewarded can relax in comfort, accompanied by the hotel’s resident pianist and be served some of the best teas, sandwiches, homemade scones and delicious cakes and pastries anywhere.

When it comes to rewarding experiences, there can be few to match a bespoke tour of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s London residence. And all this followed by a three-course meal at the private dining club of Anton Mosimann, creator of the Royal Wedding menu. After the Palace doors are closed to daytime visitors, and before dining, your party will be expertly guided around the 19 state rooms where the Queen has greeted andentertainedmanynoteddignitaries.Veryspecial.

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Ideas for:• Productlaunches• Unveilingnewservices• Client,stafformediaaudiences

About to embark on a new venture? Then you should venture to London to launch a new product, service or business.

That’s because every new project needs impact – and London guarantees to deliver.

You’ll see what we mean from the selection of ideas opposite.

Inspired?For further information on any of the venues – and many, many more – please contact: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com

map location: www.towerbridge.org.uk

To open the lid on an innovative product or service, London’s iconic Tower Bridge (pictured left) is perfect. The most famous bridge in the world houses four stunning venue areas, each one a memorable setting for launches of every kind. The panoramic high-levelWalkwaysandthemajesticVictorianEngineRoomsare available for private evening hire. The Bridge Master’s DiningRoomandtheNorthTowerLoungearealsoavailableforevening hire as well as smaller daytime functions.

map location: www.swanattheglobe.co.uk

map location: www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo

To differentiate your launch from the rest of the jungle, come to ZSL (Zoological Society of London) London Zoo. Founded in 1826, the Zoo features a range of stylish suites, contemporary meeting rooms and outdoor spaces. Eight of the live exhibits, such as Gorilla Kingdom and the Rainforest Life, provide unusualalternativestomoretraditionallaunchvenues.OrwhynotbookaprivatepenguinshoworapersonalvisitfromDanathe lemur to enhance your guests’ unique experience?

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map location: www.imagination.com

The Gallery at Imagination is a purpose-built, blank-canvas event space in the heart of London’s West End. It lies within the home of Imagination, an independent, digital, global communications company. The Gallery shares Imagination’s belief that your brand communicates through the experiences you create and share with your customers. The perfect ethos to bring to a launch event. The spaces is cool, white, chic – or whatever you want it to be.

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ManyisthefamousnavalcareerlaunchedfromtheOldRoyalNavalCollegeoppositeGreenwichPark,sowhynothostyournext launch event here? Steeped in history and featuring some of London’s finest baroque architecture, it was until 1998 a naval training centre for officers from around the world – so a genuine spirit of enterprise and adventure permeates the venue. The elegant function rooms, grounds and courtyards guarantee an unforgettable experience.

If your launch has a cultural theme, then why not engage the services of William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright? You can immerse yourself in his world at Shakespeare’s Globe, a faithful reproduction of the theatre where many of Shakespeare’s plays were first performed. A variety of fabulous private spaces are available. All feature the awe-inspiring backdrop of the River Thames and St. Paul’s Cathedral, guaranteed to add genuine drama to your launch event.

Cannon Bridge Roof Garden is one of London’s loftiest secrets. With capacities of up to 500, an acre of carefully-tended rooftop lawns, trees and shrubs sits above Cannon Street station, with fabulous views over the River Thames, St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. The gardens are best enjoyed alfresco, but a luxurious glass-fronted marquee is a fallback in bad weather and provides seating. A dedicated event manager will help create bespoke events, literally guaranteed to be high-level.

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Despitethedigitalage,businessisoftenstill best done in person. That’s why conference venues still flourish.

And that’s why London stands out, as it has so many options to offer.

As the selection on the opposite page reveals.

Inspired?For further information on any of the venues – and many, many more – please contact: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com

map location: www.excel-london.co.uk

ExCel London (pictured left) is the capital’s largest convention and events venue. Situated close to Canary Wharf and City Airport, it offers an incredible 100,000m2 of flexible event space, including London’s International Convention Centre. The venue is within a 100-acre waterfront setting withdozensofcontemporarybarsanddiningvenues.

map location: www.barbican.org.uk

map location: www.altitudelondon.com

An uninterrupted, breathtaking, 360° view of London, stretching for miles, is just one of many unique features to befound at Altitude London. The tallest riverside building on the Thames with event space allocated to five floors. A total area of 4,000m2 over 14 subdivided rooms is complemented by minimalistic design. The Grade II-listed building offers nine event spaces and includes restaurants, bars, a cinema and a private members club.

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Oncethesiteofaroyalresidence,theInterContinentalLondon Park Lane is now one of the capital’s most prestigious conference venues. It offers contemporary style in the heart of Mayfair and a range of room options to host conferencesandseminarsofallsizes.Thelargestoftheserooms can seat 1,000 delegates theatre-style. The hotel itself is perfect for international visitors, being close to many of London’s main attractions and theatre district.

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For a premier conference venue, one route is to book a bespoke conference facility at a top London Premiership football club. That’s where Chelsea FC comes in. The club’s Stamford Bridge home also houses a wide range of conference rooms, suitable for up to 900 delegates in the Great Hall and 400 in the Centenary Hall. A host of other rooms are available for smaller gatherings. So if it’s excitement and passion you want from your conference, Chelsea FC is a perfect solution.

Built as a combined arts and conference centre the Barbican was designed with performing, whether cultural or commercial, as its prime function. With its superb technical resources, intelligent design and excellent acoustics, Barbican Hall is justifiably acknowledged as one of the country’s finest auditoriums.Itsbreadthoffacilitiesandsize,seatingfrom500 to 1,943 people, make the Hall the ultimate venue for larger conferences.

Founded in 1907, the Royal Society of Medicine is based atOneWimpoleStreet,wheretheSocietyholdsitsownprogramme of health-related meetings and conferences each year.OneWimpoleStreetprovideshigh-qualityconferencing,meeting and event space in central London, within easy access of most of the capital’s major transport links. A 300-seater lecture-style theatre is among the room offerings, which collectively provide options for business gatheringsofallsizes.

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Exceptional venues inspire exceptional performance.

So you cannot get a better setting for a landmark training or coaching event than one of the superb London venues covered here.

All are guaranteed to deliver on the day – so your staff will deliver well into the future.

Inspired?For further information on any of the venues – and many, many more – please contact: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com

map location: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

London’s Science Museum (pictured left) is home to some of the world’s most innovative inventions – many of which have shaped the way we live today. This means it’s a great venue for holding training events, based on the inspired thinking the building exudes. The Museum contains a range of training settings,includingthetraditionalDirectors’Suiteandcontem-poraryDanaCentre,bothwith100-delegatecapacity.There’salso 416-seat IMAX cinema to provide huge visual impact.

map location: www.innertemplecatering.org.uk

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map location: www.royalsociety.org

The Royal Society is a Fellowship of the world’s most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. It fosters creative thinking and has hosted and organised some of the most important events in the scientific world, ensuring your event will be a truly memorable occasion. Whether it is a small meeting for 10 or a major conference for 300, the Royal Society has 12 flexible-capacity rooms – each with their own individual style.

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Situated in the heart of royal and parliamentary London, St.Ermin’s offers luxury and modernity in equal measure. It has recently undergone a £30 million refurbishment and offers 15 meeting and event spaces, all featuring natural light and the latest in-built technology to meet today’s demanding standards. The hotel’s Westminster location makes St. Ermin’s highly attractive to government bodies and think-tanks – and every type of training event.

Based in the heart of London’s legal quarter, the Inner Temple is an ideal environment in which to aspire towards the highest professional standards. It is one of the four ancient Inns of Court and has been home, workplace, school and library to generations of barristers and judges. It continues to serve over 8, 000 members, but is also an impressive and prestigious event venue. Four function rooms accommodate from 20 up to 600 people.

For a high-performance exclusive event, it doesn’t come much higher than the top-level space at 30 St.Mary Axe, the sixth tallest building in London. Affectionately known as ‘the Gherkin’ due to its distinctive shape, the building now forms an integral part of the London cityscape. It also provides an amazingvenuetohostevents,whereeveryonecangenuinelytake their thinking to the skies – and beyond.

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Trained to win – that’s true of every horse that races at Sandown Park, a racecourse which has staged some of the UK’s most famous horse-racing contests. So it’s a perfect place for training people to win their personal and collective business races. Sandown has numerous training rooms and facilities – and offers spectacular afternoon and evening race meetings. Some of the fixtures are teamed up with live music or live comedy, so it’s a great all-round venue for a training event.

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LONDON & PARTNERS – THE WIDER STORY

London & Partners promotes London to international businesses, students and visitors.

To fulfil this aim, we have built a team of specialists to advise on a range of bespoke services:

Foreign direct investment – helping your international business set up or expand in London.

We offer a comprehensive, confidential and free service to assist overseas companies set up or expand business in London.

We open up direct access to expert and experienced professionals, who advise and guide overseas companies through every aspect of locating and doing business in London.

Convention bureau – supporting your company’s event needs.

London & Partners is home to London’s official convention bureau.

We offer a total event solution service for clients and event organisers, including free and impartial advice on planning meetings, conferences, events, exhibitions, incentives and launch parties in London.

We also bid to attract association congresses to London and facilitate all aspects of set up.

Major events – delivering major sporting and cultural events for London.

We offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ central point of co-ordination and leadership for securing and delivering major sporting and cultural events in London.

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LONDON & PARTNERSHAS BUILT A TEAMOFSPECIALISTSTOADVISEONARANGEOFBESPOKESERVICESFORINTERNATIONALBUSINESSES,STUDENTSANDVISITORS.

Higher education – provide online guide for international students.

We host the official website for universities in London, studylondon.ac.uk, helping current, prospective and past international students realise their potential and find inspiration in the world’s best big city.

Leisure tourism – attracting international visitors to London.

We work to maintain London’s position as the no.1 international visitor destination in the world by marketing to established and emerging markets.

We also work with the travel industry to promote London to individual leisure travellers and groups worldwide. We host the official tourism website for London, visitlondon.com

To access any of these services, please get in touch. We have offices in London,Beijing,Mumbai,NewYork, San Francisco and Shanghai.

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