April 2013 Travel Trade Newsletter - London & Partners

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quick coffee en route. Lunch, served from 11.30am-2.00pm, includes a delectable selection of sandwiches and soups. Later in the day, the Café in the Courtyard is the perfect place to relax with friends over a glass of wine and a bite to eat as you watch the world go by. More Information: contact Julie Emig on +44 (0)20 7766 1115 / Julie.Emig@smitf.org HMS Belfast opens new café bar Located at the main entrance to HMS Belfast on the riverside, visitors will be able to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the City of London whilst dining on a selection of café delights and beverages. The Café Bar can seat up to 24 diners and is available for private hire. Look out for the launch of the new destination bar on the Upper Deck in late spring too. More Information: iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast or email hmsb-groups@iwm.org.uk Attractions, Exhibitions & Tours Discover Wartime London Wartime London is an emotive and unique sightseeing tour that tells the story of how modern London has been shaped by the events of the Second World War - travel on an original, restored 'RT8' bus from 1940 and listen to original broadcasts from the day as history is brought to life. Wartime London runs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from April-October 2013 and is available in a morning, afternoon or full day version. More Information: contact Chris Pourgourides at Evan Evans Tours on chris.pourgourides@evanevanstours.co.uk Explore London’s West End Book a self-guided or tailored tour for your group and explore the National Gallery with a number of exhibitions to choose from, as well as live music and a cafe and bar to relax in. Continue your visit and discover the weird and wonderful on Piccadilly Circus at Ripley’s Believe it or Not! London with exclusive rates, fast track entry and much more to make your visit run smoothly. A large group is bound to have different tastes so pick one of the many restaurants in Leicester Square suitable for groups such as Chiquito. Many of the nearby hotels also offer group bookings. Visit London West End shopping, entertainment and culture like nowhere else. More Information: visit leicester-square-films.co.uk New exhibition, Fashion Rules, at Kensington Palace Opens 4 July 2013 This summer, Historic Royal Palaces will present a glamorous exhibition with a new take on the story of the monarchy in the late twentieth century. Featuring rare and exquisite dresses from HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales, this colourful and exuberant exhibition will provide a feast for the eyes and a nostalgic glance back at recent decades. More Information: contact groups and travel trade on +44 (0)20 3166 6311 or groupsandtravaltrade@hrp.org.uk See more of London with the London Pass The London Pass is a city sightseeing card that offers free entry to your choice of over 60 top attractions including: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Thames River Cruise, St Paul’s Cathedral and many more. Customers can also skip the lines at selected attractions. The pass is available in 1, 2, 3 and 6 day options. Trade customers can receive a commission on sales of the London pass by contacting Head of Sales Peter Muttitt to discuss a contract at peter@leisurepassgroup.com Private Tours of HMS Belfast HMS Belfast, part of Imperial War Museums, tells the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. You can now book a Private Tour of HMS Belfast to hear the unique stories of how sailors survived in freezing conditions during the Arctic Convoys and enjoy exclusive access behind the barriers for the perfect photo opportunity. More Information: visit iwm.org.uk or contact Victoria Chan +44 (0)20 7766 0141 / vchan@iwm.org.uk The 60th anniversary of the Coronation Westminster Abbey, June – September 2013 This year Westminster Abbey is to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation with a series of special events over summer, including a service of celebration attended by HM The Queen (4 June); and a new
exhibition, Coronation! (6 May-7 Sept, in association with Getty images) featuring archive pictures of the Coronation, and rarely seen images of the preparation work. More Information: Admission to exhibition is free; for info on group visits to Westminster Abbey contact tours@westminster-abbey.org Accommodation Four nights for the price of three this summer Book your clients a three-night summer stay in London at the luxurious Jumeirah Carlton Tower or boutique Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel and they will enjoy their fourth night free. Located close to Harrods, Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, guests can enjoy world-class service and stylish surroundings in the heart of Knightsbridge and Belgravia. Guests at both hotels also receive complimentary WiFi and access to The Peak Health Club & Spa at Jumeirah Carlton Tower. Promotion valid for stays from 9 July to 7 August 2013 on the room or suite type of your choice, subject to availability. Further terms and conditions apply. More Information: contact Olga Satrevica, Sales Manager, on +44 (0)20 7858 7158 / olga.satrevica@jumeirah.com Five star welcome at The Nadler Soho The Nadler Soho will open this May as the group's flagship hotel located in a new, landmark building and comprising of 78 rooms, some with terraced courtyards or Soho Square views. With a focus on service, the front desk 'Local Ambassadors' are tapped into the local neighbourhood helping to ensure the hotel delivers four star rooms with five star service at three star prices More Information: visit thenadler.com/soho or contact Emma Wrightson: Emma@whic.co.uk. Special Package at 51 Buckingham Gate Moments away from Buckingham Palace, 51 Buckingham Gate is the ideal location for clients to immerse in the royal spirit of the Coronation Festival. The package includes two nights in the luxurious Kings Junior Suite, two tickets to the Coronation Festival (12 July), two tickets to the Coronation Gala evening (12 July) and a three course meal at Bistro, inspired by the 1947 coronation banquet (8-14 July). More Information: call +44 (0)20 7769 7766 or email reservations@51-buckinghamgate.co.uk Hilton London Metropole Unveils £6 Million Lobby Transformation Hilton London Metropole is undergoing a major £6 million lobby transformation revolutionising the arrival experience in one of the biggest conference and events hotels in Europe. The two phase refurbishment, designed by Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, reflects the Hilton commitment to creating engaging spaces. The completed first phase sees a new lobby bar - EDG Bar & Lounge - and Whisky Lounge, whilst the installation of double-height glass entrances will mark the overall completion of the project in August 2013. More Information: email cbs.londonmet@hilton.com or visit hilton.com/londonmet General Information Follow us on LinkedIn! We regularly talk to the travel trade via our LinkedIn group, ‘London & Partners - Travel Trade’, so if you would like to start a discussion or share something that will be of interest to London’s Travel Trade network, please join our group. Travel Trade Website Our travel trade website is designed to help you sell London to your clients, check it out now! Post Office - Bureaux de Change Visiting London or any other part of the UK and need to buy Pound Sterling, you should visit the Post Office. They have the largest network of bureaux de change in the UK, including 360 bureaux in London alone – so you’re never far from a Post Office. As the UK’s No 1 bureaux de change they offer competitive exchange rates and also offer helpful advice on mailing postcards and souvenirs! Transport Disruptions A list of planned station closures and track closures for the next six months is available in PDF format.
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