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River Seine sailings aboard Viking's latest ship
The new Viking Nerthus will sail an eight-day Paris & the Heart of Normandy holiday, and the eight-day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy itinerary.
Palace House rooms and interactive car exhibition open at Beaulieu
Visitors will be able to look around themed rooms inside Palace House, along with an exhibition exploring cars from the past which hold fond memories at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum.
GLT Show: Simon Calder completes celebrity speaker line-up
The award-winning travel journalist will return to the show at Arena MK on Thursday 2nd October 2025, ready to share his expertise with guests in the free Seminar Theatre.
Sandringham estate to host Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé concerts
Group discounts are available for a stellar line-up of concerts at the Royal Family’s estate in Norfolk which also includes dates for Pet Shop Boys and Stereophonics.
Tower of London’s Medieval Palace to reopen with permanent display
A new display will explore the stories of the kings and queens who shaped and lived at the Tower, the households who served them and the world they lived in.
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Oswaldtwistle Mills sees 50% increase in coach bookings
Shopping destination Oswaldtwistle Mills has already received 600 coach bookings in 2025, up 50% on last year’s group visitors.
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Could Canada ‘Trump’ the USA when it comes to tourism?
This time, our regular columnist discusses whether America is welcoming for tourists, and why France wants its statue back.
Is a selfie on your travels worth your life?
Dangerous selfie locations, the romance of Bristol and potential changes for the Channel Tunnel are all up for discussion by Grumpy Group Organiser.
Free online registration for the 2025 Group Leisure & Travel Show is now live
GTOs and coach operators can now register online to attend this year’s Group Leisure & Travel show at Arena MK on Thursday 2nd October in Milton Keynes.
Alexandra Burke to transform into Morticia for The Addams Family tour
The singer-songwriter and winner of series five of The X Factor will star alongside Lesley Joseph, best known for popular comedy, Birds of a Feather.
The Kinks musical returns for another UK Tour
Multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, tells the story of The Kinks’ rise to stardom through their iconic hits.
Watch: The Muses perform Zero to Hero from Disney’s Hercules
Groups can get a taster of the new musical coming to the West End, with the release of Zero to Hero by The Muses, one of the many hits in the hotly-anticipated show.
London sites dominate the 2024 most-visited attractions list
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions has released the visitor figures of its members for 2024, with London attractions taking up most of the top ten.
Fred. Olsen: taking groups to Norway, Canary Islands, Amalfi Coast and more
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a programme of itineraries for autumn and winter 2026, with more than 30 sailings to choose from, as well as an inclusive pricing initiative.
Warwick Castle’s chapel to undergo major restoration
A huge refurbishment of the 17th century chapel at Warwick Castle is taking place, the most extensive project the castle has seen in more than 100 years.
A nod to the Mods: exhibition in Brighton explores fashion and culture
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is turning back the clock to 1960s Britain with its exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66.
Virgin Voyages embraces groups with new programme and additional perks
Virgin Voyages is targeting group travellers with an enhanced programme designed to make it easier to book and provide more benefits for groups planning a cruise holiday.
Expect festive mayhem from Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Mischief will be bringing a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show, after celebrating ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong.
The Producers heading back to the West End stage
Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is returning to the West End after a sold-out run at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory.
Fred. Holidays reveals specialist holidays for Bridge players
Fred. Holidays has unveiled ‘Fred. Bridge Holidays’, a dedicated programme aimed at Bridge playing groups in the UK, providing opportunities to explore beautiful destinations with the card game at the heart of each holiday.
Exbury Gardens marking 70 years with big restoration and garden trail
The project is said to represent one of the final pieces of the original gardens to be reinstated in this ‘long-forgotten’ corner, and there is a new trail and events to help celebrate this landmark year for visitors.
Museum of Shakespeare will transport groups back in time
Opening this year, the Museum of Shakespeare will be an immersive and interactive permanent experience in London, transporting visitors to the 16th century to walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare.
Star of stage and screen, Gary Wilmot to host GLT Awards 2025
The Group Leisure & Travel Awards dinner and ceremony will be bursting with laughter and music on 26th June in London when comedian, actor and songman Gary Wilmot takes to the stage to entertain guests.
Much-loved Greatest Showman to be transformed into a stage show
A stage adaptation will open at the Bristol Hippodrome, featuring the award-winning soundtrack from the 2017 hit film.
Tatton Park: see Jane Austen’s first editions on group tour
Groups can see first editions of Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey during a bespoke mansion tour of the Cheshire-based estate.
Poppy display will mark World War Two anniversary at the Tower of London
The Tower of London will mark the anniversary of the end of World War Two with a display of ceramic poppies installed in the heart of the attraction.
Mark Smith from TV’s Antiques Roadshow announced as GLT Show speaker
Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, and a regular favourite on TV’s Antiques Roadshow, has been confirmed as the second speaker at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show on 2nd October at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.