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One of London’s largest festivals kicked off this weekend and local businesses are reaping the benefits from the crowds drawn to Victoria Park.

Sunfest, which draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors from London and beyond, has been good for downtown hotels and businesses, according to owners and managers.

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Hotel Metro’s front desk manager Ryan Arnezeder said many of its guests are attending a separate convention in the city, but he added Sunfest is a great feature for them to go to as well.

Downtown London’s marketing co ordinator Andrew Sarcombe said the great thing about Sunfest is that it not only draws people to Victoria Park, but also has become a year round operation with concerts throughout the year at concert venues around the city.

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