Business tourism contributes £158m to London economy10th October 2024 | published by Murielle Gonzalez SHARE
The London Convention Bureau has reported a record year so far, with business events adding over £158m to the London economy.
Spanning from January to September 2024, this marks the highest record since post-Covid recovery.
This is a 32% year-on-year increase, with revenue rising from £120m compared to the same period last year. This also includes a 28% increase i...
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