New Aspers casino a boost for business tourism in East London

Excel London and official tourism organisation London and Partners have
branded the new Aspers Casino in Westfield Stratford City a boost for
business tourism.
 
The new casino commences business on 1
December and is located within the recently opened Westfield Stratford
retail mall. Aspers will be the UK’s largest casino at 6,000sqm and
includes slots, gaming tables, poker room, casual dining, event space, a
sports bar and a Sky Bar with views over the new 2012 Olympic Stadium.
It is open 24 hours a day.
 
According to Excel, the new facility
provides an additional entertainment option for attendees to exhibitions
and conferences held at the venue.  
 
“The opening of Aspers at
Westfield is really good for us, as it provides our business visitors
with another reason to stay close to our campus, which is at the very
heart of London’s event district, and enjoy everything the East of
London has to offer,” Excel Director of Conferences and Events James
Rees said.
 
London and Partners Director of Business Tourism and
Major Events Tracy Halliwell agreed Aspers will be a major addition to
the capital’s business tourism proposition.  
 
“Its opening will further strengthen London’s reputation as the best City for business,” she added.
 
The NEC in Birmingham is also hoping a proposed casino development by Genting beside its own events venue will also improve the venue’s destination offering.
 
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