Business Visitors to London

January 28, 2015 2:53 pm

After the 2012 Olympic Games and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the same year, the expectation was that visitor numbers would decline the following year. In fact a record number of 32.8 million visitors came to the UK in 2013 and around a quarter of these individuals were traveling for business.

Whilst there are airports and ferry ports around the UK, London is one of the best connected cities in the world and the majority of international travellers arrive at London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead or Luton airports. However, there are an increasing number of European business travellers arriving on Eurostar trains from France and Belgium. Getting to London is only the start of the journey; these visitors then need to find their way into and around the city.

London’s Top Attractions

London is the top destination for both tourist and business visitors to the UK. In 2013, 16.8million visitors spent time in the capital either on a day trip or for a longer stay. Whether on business or visiting on a holiday, people are keen to take in the sights whilst they are in the city. Each visitor will have their own plans of what they want to see, depending on their interests and the time they have available, but there are a number of very popular sights.

Along with famous buildings including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, newer attractions such as the London Eye and The Shard draw many tourists. The capital’s free museums and galleries including The British Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Gallery and National Gallery are on many visitor’s itinerary.

St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London are also popular attractions and many visitors choose to take a boat cruise or bus tour to take in the sights. In addition many visitors want the opportunity to see a show in the West End.

Business Visitors

Although no official statistics are yet available, visitor numbers have remained high through 2014 and forecasts suggest a slow and steady growth in the number of people making business and holiday trips to the UK in 2015/16. It is predicted that the most significant increase in the number of travellers will come from North America and Asia.

If your company regularly meets and greets business colleagues, partners and prospects from overseas, you will understand the importance of giving them the best possible experience. From ensuring they are collected from the airport, to providing a comfortable and central hotel and good dining experiences, getting the essentials right can make or break a successful business relationship.

Transporting Visitors around London

When a visitor has arrived after a lengthy flight, the last thing they need is to negotiate public transport into central London. You can get their visit off to a great start by meeting them at the airport and transporting them and their luggage in the comfort of a prestige car. If you are meeting a number of visitors, the space and comfort offered by a high specification 4×4 vehicle can ensure that they are transported in style.

If you don’t usually have such a car at your disposal, 4×4 vehicle hire provides top quality prestige car hire. London is an expansive city, so having the vehicle for the duration of their stay will allow you to transport them to the office, then take them onto restaurants, the top attractions and then safely back to their hotel at the end of the evening.

If you have meetings planned with a number of customers, or in a variety of locations, getting everyone where they need to be is relatively simple in a prestige car. If they are interested in sights that are a little further away, such as Wembley Stadium, Kew Gardens or Wimbledon, then it is far easier to transport them door to door than to explain the tube or bus routes.

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