Being the capital of the United Kingdom, London is known for its thriving local and international business industry. Described as a buoyant on a tide of money, London has one of the largest city economies in the world. A hub for international business, it is ranked as one of the largest financial centres in the world, along with other financial capitals such as New York City. Generating around 30% of the country’s GDP, it prides itself in having the largest city GDP in the European region.
It is recorded that London is the headquarters of the country’s top 100 companies, as listed in Europe’s 500 largest companies. Home to a number of major international companies, this leading global city has its strengths in commerce, arts, tourism, educations and finance. In addition, London has the largest concentration of higher education institutions in the whole of Europe, with an approximate of 43 universities. The London Heathrow is hailed as the busiest airport in the world, having the most international visitors of any city in the globe.
The city is more popularly known for being the major base for major media companies, banks and professional service-related organizations. Its bustling towns throughout its many districts brim with a number of business centres, from shopping centres to convenience stores. Replete with busy urban estates, it is home to smaller businesses of every type, found in high streets of the major neighbourhoods. Having the presence of almost every type of business, regardless of both large and small scale organizations, it comes as no surprises that London is the definite commercial hub for any industry in Great Britain as well as for international companies hoping to branch out to the UK.
Buzzing with a large financial community, London has become the converging point for Russian oligarchs, American consultants, Middle Eastern oil barons and European bankers. With its emerging and booming real estate market, coupled with the success of the Alternative Investment Market, it is predicted the London will outshine New York City as the world’s premier financial centre.
For business travellers, the City of London and the City of Westminster is a must-visit as these areas are the major financial and business districts in London. In addition, the districts are home to a number fascinating attractions to make your business trip much more worthwhile. For business meetings outside the office, there are number of choices available including Scott’s, Wolseley, Yauatcha, Nobu and Vertigo 42.
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