TfL travel resources for Olympic events
Posted on 2.04.2012
by Nicola Sykes
With only 100 days until the start of the Olympics, preparations are really starting to gear up. The event will be a fantastic chance for London to showcase itself to the world, but we are now all aware that normal travel routes will be disrupted during this period. To assist…
Melia Hotels International opens ME in time for Olympics
Posted on 8.09.2011
by Nicola Sykes
The Spanish hotel group Melia International Hotels will open a ME hotel, part of their luxury boutique range, ahead of next years Olympics . Due to open in March 2012 and situated opposite the Hilton Wardorf and One Aldwych, the hotel will face stiff competition on the run up to…
Other events to look out for during the Olympics
Posted on 6.09.2011
by Nicola Sykes
Apart from the main Olympic events there is also a number of other events taking place over the UK next year. The Olympic Torch Relay (18th May – 22nd July) will be making it's way across the UK for 70 days, carried by 8,000 torch bearers. Representing peace, unity and…
Westfield shopping development to open next to Olympic site
Posted on 5.09.2011
by Nicola Sykes
Westfield's new shopping centre in east London, Stratford City, will open on 13th September 2011 - just in time for next years Olympics. The £1.45bn centre, situated next to the Olympic site, covers 1.9 million sq ft, making it the largest urban shopping centre in Europe. Along with shops, restaurants…
