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With the greatest diversity of musical theatre, classic plays, new works and creative revivals, the depth of offerings, a trip to London is almost "compulsory viewing" for students of theatre. Combine that with the re-launched Royal Shakespeare Theatre in close by Stratford-Upon-Avon and its an irresistible combination. As always, this is a sample program only - all aspects are customized for to your specific needs.

Program Highlights

Hotel Stay: 6 Nights

Meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners, including a Medieval Banquet.

Accomodations

Panoramic tour of London: 

Stock Exchange

Bank of England

London Metals Exchange 

and a wide range of seminars

Sightseeing & Seminars

Airport-hotel transfers

Hotel and local taxes

Touring by deluxe private
motorcoach, services of a
professional tour manager.

Also Included

Sample Itinerary

Day One

Depart U.S.

Depart from US Gateway Airport for the overnight flight to London.

DAY two
Arrive in London.

Tour Windsor

Morning arrival in London. Transfer to central London stopping en route in Windsor, a town with a long history and association with the British Royal Family. Visit the magnificent castle, which has been in continuous use as a royal palace since the Middle Ages. Brunch is included at a favorite restaurant on the River Thames. Continue our journey to central London and hotel check in. Welcome dinner.

Day Three

The Old Lady and Crypto

Morning panoramic introductory tour of London which will provide an excellent overview of the famous sites one associates with the capital Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square, to name but a few. Bring your camera. There are many photo opportunities along the way. 

This afternoon we visit the Bank of England, known locally as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. Presentations are given on the the history and role this great British institution followed by a Q&A session focused on the role of central banks in a global economy and the emergence of crypto currencies.

Day Four

London Metal Exchange

Morning visit to the London Metal Exchange (LME). On an international scale the LME is one of the City of London's most influential institutions. It is not widely known to the general public but is appreciated and respected by the global mining, metals and financial communities as it provides essential services that play a part in maintaining the stability of commodity prices throughout the world. It specializes in non-ferrous metals: copper, primary aluminum, lead, zinc, nickel, tin and its most recent addition aluminum alloy.

This afternoon we visit the main London Stock Exchange where our hosts will provide an overview plus deliver a seminar upon a topic of your choice. Recent topics include the role of technology, an introduction to options trading and the role of hedging in international business strategies.

Day Five

Big and Small

Morning Seminar: Multi National such as AIG or Price Waterhouse Coopers

Afternoon Seminar: Medium size British business discuss the ongoing implications and impact of Brexit in all its forms.

Alternative cultural option:

Visit the Cabinet War Rooms, which were emergency accommodation, provided for Winston Churchill and the War Cabinet against air attacks during World War II. You'll see a suite of 21 historic rooms including the Cabinet Room, Transatlantic Telephone Room and the Prime Minister's Room. Explore HMS Belfast. Europe's only surviving big gun armored warship from WWII. Explore all nine decks of this historic cruiser, from the Captain's Bridge to the massive Boiler and Engine Rooms well below the ship's waterline.

Day Six

Data Security

Morning Seminar: GDPR: The security of data.  Meet with members of law enforcement and cyber security to discuss corporate responsibility and liability for the custody of customer and empolyee data when doing business outside the United States.

Afternoon cultural activity might include a stroll through the Tower of London. Yeoman Warders, wearing the "Beefeater" uniforms of Tudor days, will guide you and retell the merrie dramas behind the ancient walls. You'll see the ravens which hop tamely where so much savage tragedy, such as the beheading of Lady Jane Grey, once took place. Be sure to see the Crown Jewels of the Royal Family.

Day Seven

Retail. The Future Has Arrived

The theme this morning is, The Amazon People: a lecture and discussion with senior management of a major retailing organization on both the opportunities and threat of the increasing dominance of online retail. How to retrain staff and how to repurpose brick and mortar space.

Afternoon at leisure for some personal retail therapy. 

Evening: Elizabethan Banquet at the 15th century Old Palace, on the grounds of Hatfield House, where Queen Elizabeth I heard of her ascension to the throne and called her first Council of State.

Day Eight

Return Home

Transfer by private motorcoach to Heathrow Airport, for our return flight arriving back in the US later the same day.