London is a popular international tourist destination located on the River Thames in England. It has 32 boroughs and a variety of famous landmarks and attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye. The weather is generally mild with rainy and cold winters between 45 degrees Fahrenheit and warmer spring and summers around 75 degrees. There are also many accommodation options ranging from trendy modern hotels to converted historic buildings.

1. London

2. London Tourism
• International visitors
• 32 boroughs
• Built on River Thames
• 13% of workforce /10% of gross value added
• Weather
– Fall/Winter – rainy & cold 45°
– Spring/summer – 75°
London Bridge

3. Attractions
• Westminster Abbey • Trafalgar Square
• Buckingham Palace • London Eye
• Big Ben • London Dungeon
• Tower of London • Tower Bridge
• St. Pauls Cathedral • Madame Tussaud’s
– First ever protestant • Olympic Park
cathedral
Inside of Westminster Abbey

4. London Pass
• Sightseeing packages
• Allows access to many attractions and
transportation
• Skip lines & save money
• Over 1 million sold since 2000
Big Ben

5. Accommodations
• K West Hotel
– Trendy and modern
• Boundary Hotel – a “design” hotel
– Converted Victorian Warehouse
• Courthouse Double-Tree by Hilton
– Courthouse turned hotel
• Athenaeum Hotel
– Family friendly
Trafalgar Square

6. Why I want to go
• Luxury of European city
– But they speak English
• Always something to do/experience
• Victorian History
• Olympic Park
• Artsy culture – theater, art, music etc
• Accents are adorable
Olympic Park