1、TOTTENHAM STRATEGIC REGENERATION FRAMEWORK|1Global London:Enhancing the role of business and consumer events for London and the United KingdomALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP FOR LONDON AS A GLOBAL CITYappgThis Report was researched and funded by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.This is not

2、an official publication of the House of Commons or the House of Lords.It has not been approved by either House or its committees.All-Party Parliamentary Groups are informal groups of Members of both Houses with a common interest in particular issues.The views expressed in this report are those of th

3、e group.INTRODUCTION Business and consumer events and the arts are vital to the London economy.The exhibitions industry alone contributes 9.4(11.0)billion of output(business sales)and 99,000 jobs.Combined the business and consumer events and the arts bring 9.1million visitors to the UK.ExCeL alone h

4、osts 4 million visitors per annum which,in turn,supports around 40,000 jobs in the capital.From trade shows to Taylor Swift,the events and music venues sectors are critical for providing jobs and economic growth across the capital.This in turn levers in income for the United Kingdom via increased ta

5、x revenue and visitor numbers with London being the gateway to the UK.However,the All-Party Parliamentary Group on London as a Global City has found that despite Londons international success such as being the most googled city anywhere in the world there are growing problems which must be addressed

6、 to ensure that London not only retains its number one status but can grow and help with the levelling up of the country as a whole.Global city status is hardly a given a combination of factors such as location and historical factors play a role in boosting a citys credential,but this is often susta