News Story Archives – Page 39
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NewsViking Cruises announces first ever Covid-19 testing lab on board one of its ships
The laboratory will be onboard cruise ship Viking Star which the cruise line says will allow for “unprecedented testing capacity”.
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NewsGTOs enjoy preview of Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens’ 2021 highlights
Group travel organisers recently visited Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in West Sussex for a preview of the estate’s 2021 programme.
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NewsUllswater ‘Steamers’ launches VIP group tours for 2021
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ has revealed its VIP group cruises for 2021, giving group organisers exclusive sailings on a dedicated vessel to take in the views of the Lake District National Park.
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NewsFirst new-look Shearings coaches out on the road for UK tours
The Shearings brand was acquired by touring company Leger Holidays earlier this year and has recently started its first coach tours.
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NewsJohn Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ piano goes on display at Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction
John Lennon’s sister Julia Baird has welcomed the arrival of her brother’s piano, used to compose and record Imagine, to Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction.
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NewsNew exhibition to celebrate 800 years since the construction of Bishop’s Palace
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset has opened a special exhibition which runs until the end of 2021, aiming to take visitors on a journey through the site’s 800 year history.
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NewsAnnual survey reveals England’s most popular attractions during 2019
The annual attractions survey by VisitEngland has revealed the most popular free and paid-for attractions visited during 2019.
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GLT AwardsWatch: GTO of the Year® Christine on her shock at winning and BBC Look North appearance
Christine Bennett of Deaf Group Holidays said she was “absolutely gobsmacked” after winning the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award for 2020.
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NewsTributes paid to Stuart Line Cruises’ ‘Mr Exmouth’ who was “champion of coach travel”
Described as ‘Mr Exmouth’, tributes have been paid to Ian Stuart of Stuart Line Cruises in Devon who has died at the age of 56.
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NewsWindermere Lake Cruises offers extra incentives for groups
Windermere Lake Cruises has announced extra incentives and packages for group travel organisers.
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NewsIsle of Wight Tours ceases trading after 31 years
Tour operator, Isle of Wight Tours has ceased trading and has released details of how refunds can be obtained.
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NewsGroup rates for RHS Gardens’ Christmas Glow events
Tickets for Glow at the RHS Gardens are now on sale to group organisers and coach operators as the charity prepares to light up its gardens for the festive season.
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NewsNew ‘rule of six’ does not prevent distanced coach tours
Guidance has been issued confirming that the new ‘rule of six’ restrictions do not affect coach or tour operators in England.
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NewsHarewood House announces Christmas season for group visits
Harewood House in west Yorkshire has announced details of its Christmas season for groups including a festive market and a specially themed display.
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NewsNew museum and cultural attraction 'The Box' opens in Plymouth
The Box in Plymouth has opened its doors for the first time - the largest arts and heritage museum space to open in the UK this year.
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NewsFlagship river cruise ship from Arena to debut in April
Arena River Cruises has announced that the MS Arena will now launch in April 2021, after plans to start sailing this spring were cancelled due to Covid-19.
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NewsOvernight coach holidays “offer hope” for group tourism
Group tourism in the UK is showing signs of recovery in the form of overnight coach holidays, according to the European Tourism Association (ETOA).
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NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new itineraries for 2021
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a series of cruises, including itineraries on board its new ship Borealis, sailing to a range of destinations from early next year.
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NewsPreparations made for Windermere Lake Cruises’ newest boat to take to the water
Windermere Lake Cruises’ MV Swift, the biggest new vessel to be launched on the lake in 80 years, should be sailing with its first passengers on board later this autumn.
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NewsGroup organisers share the importance of the theatre as #SaveOurTheatres campaign launches
We’ve spoken to a number of group organisers about what theatre trips mean to them as the #SaveOurTheatres campaign launches to help save venues from closure.