What else is new? – Page 69
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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.
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NewsGroup organiser shares experience of their first outing since lockdown
Philip Howe, organiser for Stevenage Travel Limited, took his group on their first outing since lockdown - a vintage Essex trip to see the region’s countryside and small villages.
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FeaturesA festive round-up of some of the Christmas light trails and events this year
We know that some of you may still be looking to book a Christmas outing, so here’s a selection of light trails and themed displays to choose from.
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NewsRAF Museum’s new displays commemorate Battle of Britain 80
The Royal Air Force Museum has opened new exhibitions at its London and Cosford sites to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
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NewsBack to the Future The Musical to open in the West End next year
Creators of Back to the Future The Musical have announced that the production will transfer to the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End following its initial opening in Manchester.
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NewsCTA backs the CPT in its new call for Government support
The Coach Tourism Association has backed the Confederation of Passenger Transport in its new call for Government help and stressed the need for coach holidays to be reclassified in order to open access to greater support.
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NewsBodmin Jail to reopen following £8.5 million redevelopment
Cornwall’s Bodmin Jail is set to reopen on 1st October after undergoing a major £8.5 million redevelopment, bringing new features to the historic prison.
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NewsGroup offers for guided trails and island hopping holidays
HF Holidays has released four new island hopping and trail holidays for next year, with specials rates available for groups of family and friends.
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Features5 private garden visits for groups with the National Garden Scheme
There are a range of private gardens from the National Garden Scheme to choose from across the UK, perfect for groups wanting a private tour. Here are five favourites…
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NewsGroups return to World of James Herriot as new series of All Creatures Great and Small starts
The first coach group has visited the World of James Herriot since before lockdown, ahead of the return of All Creatures Great and Small to our television screens.
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FeaturesThe UK destinations that can help to recreate a European holiday
While your holidays to Europe may have been cancelled or rearranged, we look at some staycation ideas for places in the UK that may be able to replicate overseas destinations.
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GLT AwardsMeet the 2020 GTO of the Year Award® candidates
Meet the final four in the running for this year’s Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®, the winner of which will be announced during the Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony on 7th October.
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NewsGroup bookings now available for The Drifters Girl musical in 2021
The Drifters Girl will premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal on 9th October 2021, before transferring to the Garrick Theatre in London for a 20 week season.
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NewsGroups can host their very own virtual FAM trip to fairytale theme park Efteling
Efteling, the fairytale theme park in the south of Holland, has launched a free online platform to allow groups of friends and family to virtually visit the attraction together.
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NewsNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway helps to get group visits back on track
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is offering group tickets at peak times, for off-peak prices in a bid to tempt more visitors back on the tracks.
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NewsSeasonal displays, autumn tours and an exhibition available at Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill Garden in Haywards Heath is taking group bookings for the rest of this year, and into next with a variety of tours and discounts available.
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NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines to retire Boudicca & Black Watch cruise ships
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed it will retire two cruise ships, Boudicca and Black Watch, as it prepares to welcome two new additions to its fleet for its ‘back in the water’ plans.
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NewsGroups invited to enjoy Christmas extravaganza at Waddesdon Manor
Groups can now book tickets for Waddesdon Manor’s Christmas Winter Light event with discounts available.
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InterviewGeoff Allen: a ‘born’ organiser
Geoff Allen, who runs Travallen Travel & Events, shares his passion for organising day trips and holidays and why he’s confident about the future.
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ColumnGetting back out there and the future of travel
Our regular columnist Grumpy Group Organiser speaks about his first trip to London since lockdown, why GLT is different and saving the future of travel.