London — London leaders have unveiled a new 10‑year growth plan designed to strengthen the capital’s economy, attract visitors and world‑class events, and support business travel and corporate meetings across the city.
The strategy, developed by the Mayor of London, London Councils and London & Partners, sets out ambitions to grow productivity, create jobs, and position London as a top destination for global business and innovation.
What the plan means for business travel and meetings.
View across the London City skyline with Tower 42 and the Gherkin building. Courtesy image
The London Growth Plan is focused on turbocharging the city’s productivity and strengthening its economy. This includes a key priority to expand London’s global appeal as a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.
London already draws high‑value business events and conventions. Business tourism contributed a record $207 million (£158 million) to the city in 2024.
For planners exploring London for events, Visit London is a useful resource to help explore meeting venues, transport access and visitor logistics.
Long‑term growth moves that support business travel.
The Growth Plan outlines several areas that will benefit business visitors in the years ahead:
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Focus on its inward investment and promotion to position itself for economic investment.
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Grow international travel connections, including upgrades in rail and tube expansions.
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Develop a new quantum tech cluster.
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Invest in High street and local economy support to enhance visitor experiences.
Also noteworthy is London’s commitment to expanding its internet and digital connectivity to ensure its world class status.
These priorities support London’s long‑term competitiveness and can help event planners make the case for holding meetings in the capital.
Inward investment and global story telling.
London & Partners will play a central role in delivering the Growth Plan’s goals related to attracting visitors, conferences and events as part of its 2025‑26 business plan, backed by core funding from the Mayor’s office. That work includes supporting London’s tourism sector, promoting major events and amplifying London’s story across global markets.
For more on London’s approach to engaging the business travel market, see our coverage of London as a global meetings destination.
Why this matters for corporate travel.
London remains one of the world’s top business travel destinations, drawing corporate groups, conventions and incentive programs from North America, Europe and Asia. The Growth Plan’s emphasis on productivity, talent, infrastructure and innovation reinforces the city’s ability to host major events that support revenue, infrastructure and cultural exchange.
With ongoing enhancements to transport and workforce strategy, London’s business travel ecosystem continues to evolve — providing planners and corporate travelers a resilient destination with strong access, diverse venues and deep professional networks.
