Fall at London 2019

Dear friends,

Right now I'm back from the World Trade Markets, and guess what? I'm 39000 ft high on a super-easy Easyjet.com U27631 flight with spectacular sunshine over the Biscay’s Gulf in the middle of the afternoon!

This trip to London had 2 goals; the first was to see the reality and new market trends at the  WTW 2019 and the second was to feel the atmosphere of the Great London from an Economic and Social perspective.

Before describing the 1st point , and since it was a day is quite extensive in the agenda, I left home very early (0500) and went to central London to feel the Capital in a more macro perspective due to the limitations of time. So I went via dlr to Bank (Bank of England) station, then I started to see the typical red buses (like 30 years ago I see them on tv, finally I saw them live, more modern of course, such as the famous taxis but already equipped led lights and all the modernity’s we know.) At breakfast already in a boutique cafe I was surprised with only card payments.

Then to the center, I crossed the London Tower bridge and was very pleased that while I was exchanging a few words with guard of the tower Mr. Gary, I hear a big horn that the bridge will open.

 A spectacle! It was a huge Dutch frigate.

Bridge guard Mr. Gary said that, in the past it was to open around 200 (two hundred) times a day, when London was supplied by ships as they enter Southend on sea up the Thames to London.

The power of London identity and culture was evident…

Returning to the 1st point; on the train I saw the urban sprawl in London Poplar area. With massive buildings on one side and the imposing buildings of KPMG, BARCLAYS, CITYGROUP, and HSBC at Canary Wharf...

In conclusion of the point, yes there are social problems, but the kids still go to school in uniform. The Bank of England continues to maintain its role in stabilizing inflation and moderate economic growth (I think it is a laudable fact) in the midst of so much uncertainty.

Arriving at Prince Regent Station, there was already a huge crowd. Access to the event was free and a welcome pack was delivered (pre-registration was required).

The rest of the day went very well, with dynamics, everyone's willingness to participate and get to know the event WTW at London Excel.

The Portugal area was massive , as big as ours neighbours Spain and covered all the country from the Algarve to Madeira , Lisbon , Oporto , Alentejo and all others.

Here in the Algarve is now starting the bear season, where we are starting to hibernate to mitigate low demand. Who knows what deals can you find now? Have a look and send us an email with your special request.

Warmest Regards

Barros