The new ETA will allow multiple trips to the UK across two years for just 10GBP
Dubai, UAE– Hilton London Metropole has welcomed the UK Government announcement this week regarding a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme which will roll out at the end of 2023 and early 2024.
“We’re delighted about the recent announcement from the UK Government regarding the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for many of our key target markets in the Middle East which will come into play in early 2024; and for Qatari travellers at the end of this year. The new scheme will make it even easier for GCC travellers to visit the UK.
“We anticipate that guests from the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman will be exploring the multiple trip potential to the UK that the new ETA offers over the course of two years for just 10 gbp. With our recent extensive renovation and extremely flexible room spaces which cater to large families and multi-generational travel, not to mention our larger-than-average suites which exist in their own boutique hotel experience – we are ready to re-welcome those GCC travellers who are looking for to make us their home away from home on multiple trips to the UK,” comments Bill Fisher, general manager, Hilton London Metropole; the largest Hilton property in the UK (second largest worldwide).
Having recently undergone an extensive multi-million-pound revamp which was completed with the GCC traveller in mind, the central-London located property has 16 Executive King Suites, four Octogan Suites and an incredible three-bed penthouse which offers London skyline views, all existing within a boutique hotel set up but benefiting from large scale property services such as 24/7 room service, state-of-the-art fitness centre and spa which oozes calm and tranquility.
With additional rooms offering interconnecting set ups for larger family groups, a prayer room and specially curated menus that feature authentic Middle-Eastern inspired dishes on the menu, Hilton London Metropole is already a home-away-from-home for GCC travellers.
Centrally located in the heart of London – and within walking distance to popular tourist attractions like Madame Tussauds and Hyde Park – Hilton London Metropole boasts an unbeatable, premium city getaway for travellers looking to explore the UK’s capital city.
LONDON WITH 10GBP
Following a 10GBP theme set with the cost of the new ETA, the team at Hilton London Metropole have put together a top ten experience list for things which cost around 10GBP:
10 things to do from Hilton London Metropole for 10GBP or less…
- Explore London with a day travel card for the London Underground (the hotel is around a 1 min walk from four lines)
- Enjoy a coffee & cake in the hotel
- Westend tickets on sale for £10
- IFS Cloud Cable Car fares – book a one-way ticket for just 6GBP
- Sip a mocktail at the Sky Garden (the highest garden in London)
- Hyde Park paddle boat ride
- All museums in London are free with an option of donation
- Step back in time at the Globe Theatre
- Hire Lyme Bikes and see London on cycle
- Catch a football match in one of the city stadiums
- Play a round of pitch & putt golf