• As CEO, Dr. Kukula to reaffirm London’s position as global leader in life sciences  
• Appointment announced ahead of UK delegation at BioJapan 2023 next week 
• Dr. Kukula alongside Deputy Mayor of London to lead UK delegates in Yokohama 
• Milestone moment for MedCity since integration with London & Partners earlier this year 

• Almost half (44%) of those surveyed placed London at the top of their travel bucket list - with Americans most keen to visit the capital, proving London is the apple of their eyes
• Big Ben and the lastminute.com London Eye topped the list of most popular attractions to visit in London
• Germans revealed as the nation that look for Instagrammable locations the most when choosing which city to visit

• London’s tech ecosystem now worth over £600bn - representing 8.8x growth in last 10 years
• VC investment into London up by 800% since 2014
• UK capital’s unicorn club surpasses 100 mark in 2023
• 10-year anniversary of London Tech Week to celebrate London’s decade of tech growth

London is set for another blockbuster year of new openings in 2023, making it an even more attractive destination for event, meeting and incentive planners.

• New ‘Grow London’ services will help London companies scale and create jobs for Londoners    
• Business support programmes run by London & Partners designed to boost London’s future economy  
• Fresh data reveals diversity of London’s business community but businesses face cost of living challenges

As London prepares to welcome visitors for the Coronation of King Charles III, Visit London has invited one of America’s biggest royal supporters to a special royal themed visit to the UK capital ahead of her plans to camp out for a front row seat at the Coronation on Saturday. 71-year-old US citizen, Donna Werner, is a self-proclaimed royal superfan and has been visiting the UK for the past few decades to attend landmark royal events.

• New Yorkers given a taste of the upcoming Coronation celebrations with a British high tea experience atop the highest outdoor skydeck in the Western Hemisphere – at Edge, Hudson Yards
• British culture invasion included London inspired Broadway performance, royal trivia, and gifts from Fortnum & Mason

London is gearing up for another royal year of celebration, as the city prepares for the crowning of a new monarch for the first time in 70 years. With less than 50 days to go, the Coronation of King Charles III is set to bring together visitors from all around the world to London, where the official ceremony and celebrations will take place.

From the official line-up of events, to themed experiences, city-wide decorations and royal sites you can visit all year round, Visit London has rounded up the best ways visitors can be a part of the Coronation in the capital.

• Visit London picks the top halal and vegan places to dine for iftar

• This year Ramadan will start on either Wednesday 22 March or Thursday 23 March

• Millions of Muslims in London will be abstaining from food and drink from dawn till dusk

Looking to treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Home to over 15,000 romantic restaurants and more than 3,000 lush parks to stroll through together, a visit to London is a must-do on the official day of love.