Sometimes, it has been heard that London is now only for cockney humor and cockney speech. Well! It may be true but every year millions of people are coming to London and when they mix with the London people then the concept of cockney humor and cockney speech seems absurd.
Basically large scale immigration can be seen here during post World War II. This immigration was mainly from commonwealth countries. Commonwealth countries are fifty three sovereign states which were formerly part of British colonies. Three largest commonwealth nations are Canada, Australia and India. Due to failure of democracy; memberships of some countries have been suspended like Pakistan, Fiji, Zimbabwe and many more. Nowadays, perhaps such large scale immigration may not be seen here in London but every year millions of tourists may create the illusion. Some conservative groups may feel threaten and take this situation as an attack upon the root culture and life style of London but it is not true and British government is also aware of the situation.
Tourism industry contributes approximately ten percent revenue of London’s gross added. Thirteen percent of total work force in London is solely employed by London tourism. Hence, one can say that London tourism is significantly contributing in the economy of London. But on the contrary, expensive hotels are proving as the big threat for London tourism. Cheap discount budget hotels in London is very tough to access. As 2012 Olympic is about to come, it may distinctly leap the hotel prices. The good thing is that British government is paying special attention towards this issue. The government wants to make it possible for all income groups to come to London and experience the ultimate greatness and graceness of the city which seems incredible if you are aware about the calamities due to plague and fire in 1615.
Although, there are various so called cheap discount budget hotels in London but the stake about quality is always involved there. A wise visitor must check travel certificate of the cheap discount budget hotels. Some time hotels misguide visitors by showing self made star tags. There are certain fixed criteria about star marked hotels which are available on the websites. One must check these criteria before starting the tour. Various luxurious hotels also used to offer discount rate especially on the auspicious occasions like Christmas and New Year. If you are a honeymoon couple or senior citizens then again you may get exclusive amount of discount percent. Some prestigious hotels may offer discount rate for certain special family members like below 14 years age group.
Central London has always remained as the prime destination for the visitor due to its proximity with the iconic landmarks like Buckingham palace, parliament house, Madame Tussaud’s wax museum, etc. Hence, it is very tough to get cheap discount budget hotels in that area but Victoria and Bayswater districts are in its vicinity and one may get here cheap discounted budget accommodation in this area.