The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, to be held on Monday in London, the city could generate an economic impact of 107 million pounds (120 million euros), and attract More than 600,000 tourists.
According to the PwC Consulting, an estimated 560,000 British capital will come to London to witness the event, while it is expected that 295,000 Londoners go to the center of the city during the celebration of the ceremony.
In that sense, the tourist office in London, Visit London, stated that with an average of 500,000 visitors per day and London being a city accustomed to hosting large events, the city is ready to host this historic link, which could Visitor numbers exceed 1981.
Thirty years ago, the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana attracted 600,000 visitors over the capital and the popularity of Prince William and Kate this figure could rise "significantly."
According to Visit London. Proof of that expectation is expected that more than twenty million viewers will see the link through the television, half a million will do so through the Internet and more than 50,000 as displayed by mobile phones.
The hotels will cost 14% more.
The average price for an overnight stay in a hotel on Friday April 29, when the actual link, it will be 214 euros. This means expect to pay a 14% increase over Easter, since the days 22 and 23 April the average price reached 189 euros, depending on the hotel price comparison www.trivago.es.
Despite rising hotel costs, interest Spanish tourists visit the city during the celebration of the event has increased by 54% over the same period last year, according to a survey by HomeAway.es.
The most expensive wedding in history.
The cost of the actual link will involve an outlay of $ 34 million (22.9 million euros) to British coffers, of which $ 32 million (21.6 million euros) will be used only to preserve the safety of guests.
Specifically, the magazine OK! Magazine has revealed that the royal family has spent $ 800,000 (540,000 euros) to decorate the chapel of Westminster Abbey, where the ceremony will be held.
Moreover, during the wedding reception, guests will sample fruit tarts, chocolate and other 'delicacies' that will mean a payout of $ 150,000 (101,000 euros).
And throughout the night will be the exclusive Champagne Bollinger, which has cost more than $ 60,000 (40,500 euros).
The wedding band will wear Kate will be a Welsh gold ring valued at $ 11,000 (7,400 euros). The dress, which still do not know who designed it, is expected to cost around $ 434,000 (293,000 euros).
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