London named best destination in the world in TripAdvisor’s annual Traveler’s Choice Awards, largely thanks to 2018 Sussex royal wedding.
“The global fascination with Harry and Meghan clearly has a powerful effect as this is the first time since 2016 that London has topped the world rankings,”
TripAdvisor spokeswoman Hayley Coleman
Harry and Meghan the Duke and Duchess of Success have done it again. The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Harry and Meghan have helped put London on the global map thanks to their popularity. They are known for their philanthropic and humanitarian work around the Commonwealth.
Baby Sussex influence
“With the couple’s new Royal baby due imminently, London may continue to reap the rewards of the Harry and Meghan effect into 2020,”
Increase of between 94%- 231% in bookings for royal-focused experiences, particularly for tours to see the Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
Hayley Coleman TripAdvisor spokeswoman
£ 1BN Impact on British economy
Since Duchess Meghan’s arrival to the House of Windsor, there has been a $1.4 Billion Pound increase to the British economy.
The Duchess of Sussex the former Meghan Markle has been ranked the ‘ultra-influencer,’ as defined by global fashion search engine Lyst as the 3rd most influential person in fashion.
Lyst, ‘monitored the spikes in demand and social media mentions generated by 50 global superstars during the course of 2018, by looking at search and sales response to some of their most talked-about outfits.
Lyst use core facts and figures and the Duchess is a clear winner. On average, if Meghan wears a designer, that brand will see a +200% increase in search demand over the following week.’
HRH Duchess of Sussex 3rd most influential person in fashion in 2018.
Given their global influence Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are also affectionately known as the Duke and Duchess of Influence; whatever they touch turns to gold. Prior to her marriage Duchess Meghan worked with the UN and other global organizations in Africa, India and Argentina. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are not famous for being famous. They are well known and well liked because their trademark is empowering young people around the globe. Among royal fans they are known as Duke and Duchess of Empowerment.
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tripadvisor-london-best-rated-destination-intl-gbr-scli/index.html
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/royal-wedding-tourist-destination
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/royal-weddings-14-billion-economic-impact-heres-the-boost-by-sector-2018-05-14
