What else is new? – Page 60
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FeaturesGLT among the first to see striking new exhibitions at Blenheim Palace
GLT’s Harry Rogers reports back from his trip to see The Churchill Exhibition and The Stables Exhibition at Oxfordshire’s Blenheim Palace, which includes a specially commissioned waxwork of the former Prime Minister.
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FeaturesA look at some of the newest cruise ships unveiled and what they offer groups
Four cruise lines, five new ships to discover - we explore some of the features and itineraries to consider for your group’s future cruise holidays.
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NewsFormer CMV team launch UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line
The new Ambassador Cruise Line, formed by the previous CEO of Cruise & Maritime Voyages and others, will offer sailings aimed primarily at the over 50s.
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NewsShakespeare Distillery reveals gin cruises for groups
Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon has teamed up with Avon Boating to offer gin tasting cruises in a bid to offer groups a unique sailing.
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FeaturesThe theatre shows taking group bookings for future performances
With coronavirus restrictions gradually easing over the next few months, more theatre shows have been releasing group tickets for future performances. Here are some that we know about.
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NewsRestored Spitfire plane to go back on display at Stoke’s Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Stoke-on-Trent’s historic Spitfire is set to return to the city as part of a new multi-million pound extension at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
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FeaturesSpecial exhibitions among Historic Royal Palaces’ groups offer in 2021/22
Groups are invited to discover more than 900 years of drama, devotion, secret stories and royal intrigue across the Historic Royal Palaces attractions. Here’s a round-up of what you can expect for the 2021/22 season:
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NewsYou can now register for free entry to the 2021 Group Leisure & Travel Show
Visitor registration is open for the most popular exhibition for people who organise group trips and holidays. It will all take place on Thursday 7th October at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
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FeaturesReassurance for groups: what tour operators and attractions are doing to welcome you back
GTOs have told us what is important when it comes to rebuilding confidence and we look at how tour operators and attractions are welcoming groups back safely.
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VideoVideo & pictures: inside Legoland Windsor Resort’s new Mythica world
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has released a video and new images showing inside its new attraction LEGO® MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures.
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Destination Guides5 experiences to enjoy with your group in Lincolnshire
From exploring a once abandoned garden to uncovering hidden history, we look at some different experiences to share with your group in Lincolnshire.
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NewsScience Museum showcasing new Covid-19 display among other exhibits
The Science Museum in London has reopened to the public with new displays and events highlighting the extraordinary impact that science has had on our lives particularly throughout the last year.
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NewsSurvey results: restarting visits, vaccine confidence and how we’re still your number one
Here are the results from our Restarting Group Trips & Holidays survey which asked group travel organisers for their thoughts on several aspects of getting back out there again.
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NewsGreat British Car Journey attraction opens its doors for the first time
Born from an idea spawned by a 32-year-old Austin Maestro, the Great British Car Journey in Derbyshire has opened its doors to the public.
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InterviewBrenda Peace: a tale of two villages
We speak to Brenda Peace, organiser for Codsall Outings Group, about her future travel plans, what she has missed the most over the last year and her group’s annual tradition.
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FeaturesAlternative staycation destinations to avoid the crowds
A study has revealed five of the best alternative destinations for a staycation in a bid to avoid tourism hotspots in the UK.
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NewsCoach trips return as groups celebrate being able to travel again
Groups have been getting back out there again this week as coach trips returned in line with the latest Government guidelines and easing of restrictions.
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NewsPictures: see inside the first Hard Rock Cafe to open in the North East
The world famous restaurant chain will open the North East’s first ever Hard Rock Cafe in Newcastle at the Quayside’s historic Guildhall on Friday 21st May.
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NewsRHS Bridgewater opens its doors to the public for the first time
RHS Bridgewater in Salford, described by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as one of the biggest gardening projects in Europe, has opened to the public for the first time.
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ColumnGreece is for technophobes and a bottle of water that will cure home sickness
We hear from Grumpy Group Organiser about what has been catching his eye in the media recently, including bottled rain water and his thoughts on the Covid passport.