13 May 2005
The capital's promotional agency, VisitLondon, has created two shopping guides in a bid to lure tourists. 'Shop London 2005' focuses on the different and diverse areas of the capital while 'Luxury London' is a pocket-sized guide focusing on the luxury end of the market. London's shopping scene is particularly...
29 Apr 2005
The Association of London Government (ALG) is auditing its comms function as it prepares to lobby the new government after the general election. The association represents the capital's 33 boroughs on issues such as funding and transport.
29 Apr 2005
| by Sarah Robertson
The Greater London Assembly (GLA) is bidding to attract businesses and tourists from China and is in talks with PR agencies to spearhead the programme.
15 Apr 2005
VISITLONDON: VisitLondon has hired Selfridges marketing director James Bidwell as CEO. Bidwell is well known for creating the department store's themed months - which have so far included a Bollywood, a Brazil and a Las Vegas theme. He starts on 6 June.
08 Apr 2005
Hertsmere Borough Council is spearheading a campaign to secure the future of Elstree Studios.
01 Apr 2005
TOURISM: VisitLondon has formed a group of representatives to raise awareness of London's business tourism opportunities in international markets. The group, called London Business Tourism Champions, which includes the Natural History Museum, the ExCeL exhibition centre and Marriott Hotels, will field...
04 Mar 2005
As this week's British Travel Trade Fair shows, UK tourist boards are upping their spend on PR. James Curtis looks at the reasons why.
18 Feb 2005
VISITBRITAIN: VisitBritain strategy and comms director Sandie Dawe has scooped the award for public
18 Feb 2005
| by Sarah Robertson
Marketing Leeds has hired Poulter Partners to position the Yorkshire city as a thriving centre for business and tourism to both Britons and mainland Europeans.
18 Feb 2005
St Helens rugby league club Saints has teamed up with the local council to promote its anti-bullying campaign, Keeping Children Safe.