What else is new? – Page 62
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NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2022/23 programme features new British Isles sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its 2022/23 cruise programme featuring a host of sailings around the British Isles, European city breaks as well as an ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ itinerary.
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NewsGroup Leisure & Travel Awards 2021 will culminate in ceremony broadcast online
The annual ceremony, which exclusively features the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®, is to be presented online again this year and broadcast through the GLT website on 28th October.
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News‘Magna Carta’ of football to go on display at the National Football Museum
An ancient manuscript which details the birthplace of football will go on display at the National Football Museum in Manchester, which is planned to reopen on 27th May 2021.
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NewsGroup Leisure & Travel Show perfectly timed for GTOs planning trips for 2022
The focus of the Group Leisure & Travel Show, planned for 7th October 2021, will be on inspiration and group bookings for 2022.
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Destination GuidesStrange-cations: 11 weird and wonderful places to visit in the UK
If you are looking for a more unusual trip to take with your group in the UK, here are 11 places to inspire a quirky day trip or longer break.
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NewsBeaulieu in Hampshire will showcase stunning sculptures
Beaulieu in Hampshire will be home to more than 250 sculptures this summer with a new exhibition showcasing the work of over 50 sculptors, throughout the grounds and gardens and inside the Montagu family home.
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FeaturesNew in Derby: a year of celebrating the past, present and future
The city of Derby is set for a triple celebration throughout 2021 with new attractions and highlights for groups visiting the area.
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NewsGardens and outdoor attractions were among the most visited in 2020, according to the latest figures
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released its visitor figures for 2020 showing that two gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and RHS Garden Wisley, have entered the top 10 for the first time.
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NewsEnglish Heritage plans to welcome groups back to more than 60 historical sites
Group visits to more than 60 English Heritage historic attractions, including Stonehenge, Eltham Palace and Gardens and Whitby Abbey, are set to resume from 17th May.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year® 2020, Christine Bennett on why organisers should put themselves forward for the Award
Christine Bennett, who won the 2020 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®, said the title gives GTOs the recognition they deserve for what they do.
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Features6 ‘free range’ staycation ideas for families in Herefordshire
From water sports and adventure breaks to relaxing escapes and historical visits, Herefordshire has some top options for families looking to shake off the post-lockdown blues.
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InterviewPat Cakebread: “I couldn’t do it without the group”
GTO for a Tesco Retired Colleagues group, Pat Cakebread, shares her favourite part of the job, how her members have changed over time and how it feels to make a difference.
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FeaturesExhibitions, festivals and flower show among Blenheim Palace’s 2021 highlights
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire has announced its 2021 programme including group-friendly events for visitors to make the most of the 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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NewsOutdoor themed adventure games to launch this spring
A new outside adventure game concept is being launched this spring by The Escape Games Company in association with English Heritage.
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ColumnGood news for staycation cruises plus make sure you’re smartphone savvy
Our regular columnist, Grumpy Group Organiser, discusses his hopes for domestic cruises, the introduction of a possible vaccination passport and his love for the theatre.
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NewsRe-imagined experience awaits groups at JORVIK Viking Centre
The JORVIK Viking Centre in York has a new ride experience inviting visitors to see the sights, hear the sounds and smell the scents of the Viking Age.
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NewsImmersive experiences with Emerald Cruises’ 2022 European collection
Emerald Cruises has released its programme of 2022 European river cruises, including an extended city stay to Amsterdam on a range of Rhine itineraries, or five-day Christmas market cruises on the Rhine, Danube and Rhône rivers.
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NewsPainshill asks for visitor photographs to create giant 40th anniversary collage
The team at Painshill in Cobham, Surrey, are asking for visitor photographs to help create a giant collage to celebrate the Painshill Park Trust’s 40th anniversary year.
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FeaturesEric White: my hidden gems at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
There are many highlights of a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew but Eric White, who looks after visting groups, has shared his favourite ‘hidden gems’ of the gardens to discover.
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NewsCastle Howard’s summer concerts will include its 30th Proms event
Castle Howard’s live music weekend, featuring flag-waving proms and an orchestral performance of Queen’s greatest hits, is set to take place from 20th - 22nd August within the grounds of the stately home near York.