London Gatwick helps Kent economy fly

News that passenger numbers at London Gatwick airport are continuing to rise and getting back to almost prepandemic levels was the big takeaway from the first West Kent Dinner, hosted by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.

Held at Salomons Estate on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, the event saw almost 40 Chamber members receive the upbeat news from Richard Lennard, Economic Partnerships Manager at London Gatwick.

Last year, London Gatwick handled 40.9 million passengers aboard 253,000 plane movements, once again making it one of Europe’s top 10 airports. London Gatwick currently hosts 56 airlines which serve 230 destinations around the world.

The audience also heard from Harry Spencer, the firm’s Commercial Director about the successful journey of Presence & Co, the residential and commercial property management company that was established in Kent and is now operating nationwide.

Tudor Price, CEO of Kent Invicta Chamber, said: “This was the first of many small dinners and events we’ll be hosting to bring together our West Kent members to discuss the key issues facing this part of the county and the businesses driving the local economy.

“It was great to hear about the positive impact that London Gatwick is continuing to have on the Kent economy and its exciting plans for the future.”

❛❛This was the first of many small dinners and events we’ll be hosting to bring together our West Kent members to discuss the key issues facing this part of the county and the businesses driving the local economy.