Tourists are being encouraged to visit London by a company whose slogan is a farewell rather than a welcome. A team of people working for byebyeLONDON use bright t-shirts and balloons to promote the capital.The innovative company was set up in 2003. Director Hassan Atheer said: "We aim to attract more travellers to visit London,UK, by providing them with the essential information to make their trip easier and more enjoyable."
A travellers guide, written in English, Arabic, French and Russian, a helpline (0870 293 293 0) and website (www.byebyelondon.com) are available for free. The company also operate in Paris, Qatar and Dubai.
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