The Thames is overflowing with mega-yachts for the rich and chartered ships for workers
Skift Take
West India Dock is the busiest it's been since the 1980s as the world's 1% avoid Heathrow's lines or traffic gridlocks and dock right on the Thames for as much as 9,000 pounds a day.
Superyachts equipped with helipads and submarines have joined Britain’s biggest warship, more than a dozen tall ships and cruise liners on the Thames River for the Olympic Games.
Seven weeks after a flotilla of more than 1,000 small craft celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, the city is host to a glitzier collection of boats docked to celebrate the games that run from July 27 to Aug. 12. They range from Allen and Lowy’s yachts to cruise ships docked near the Excel Center, an Olympic venue in east London, and Britain’s largest warship, HMS Ocean, anchored near Greenwich.
Up Next
Hotels
How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations
There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.
Sponsored 
Airlines
Engine Shortage Forces Air New Zealand to Scrap Seoul Route, Again
With almost all of its new-generation aircraft impacted by maintenance or delivery snags, Air New Zealand has had a tougher time than most.
Online Travel
What Travel Brands Should Know About China's RedNote
As overseas travel rebounds and Chinese consumers increasingly seek out genuine travel tips and personalized recommendations, brands looking to engage this influential audience must understand what makes RedNote a powerful tool for modern travel marketing.
Podcasts
Marriott's Strategy, TripAdvisor’s Layoffs and Airlines’ EU Plea
On today’s podcast, we preview an exclusive interview with Marriott’s CEO, give insight into Tripadvisor layoffs, and explain why European airlines need help from the EU.
Hotels
Samhi Hotels Is Looking to Double Its Upscale Portfolio
Samhi Hotels is growing its upscale inventory to capitalize on the strong demand in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. But a lot of that growth is dependent on sustained demand for business travel.