What else is new? – Page 68
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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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Features8 of the most beautiful places in… Hampshire
A pick ‘n’ mix selection of beautiful places in Hampshire, including seaside resorts, a national park and coastal ports.
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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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FeaturesEnjoying the scenery on a group ‘land cruise’ in Wales
We love hearing about where you’ve been able to travel to recently - this time group travel organiser Ian Wilde, Birmingham National Trust, reports back from a ‘land cruise’ in Wales.
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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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ColumnFacing up to technology and the mother of all coach trips
Grumpy group organiser on his new phone and a huge coach trip which takes in 18 different countries.
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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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FeaturesSurvey results: how far ahead do group organisers book, the Covid impact and more
Our 2020 reader survey revealed some interesting things. Here’s a round-up of some of the results…
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FeaturesTour guides share how they have adapted to follow Covid-19 guidelines
Tour guides are often the bread and butter of group trips. But how have they been adapting to Covid-19 restrictions? We spoke to a few of them to find out more.
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FeaturesIsle of Wight holiday was “best tonic” after tough six months
You’ve been telling us about some of the trips you’ve been able to go on recently - this time we hear from Lin Wilson of Solent Events & Leisure about their Isle of Wight break.
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GLT AwardsInterview: GLT Awards host Ben Hanlin on why the ceremony is going to be magic
We catch up with TV star and magician Ben Hanlin, our special host for this year’s online Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony on Wednesday 7th October.
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Features8 of the most beautiful places in… Somerset
Here is what Somerset has to offer to groups who appreciate a scenic view, in the city and the countryside.
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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.