What else is new? – Page 71
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NewsLancashire’s Leighton Hall works with tour operator to trial group visits
The team at the historic house near Carnforth worked with a coach tour operator for a mock group visit to test its Covid-19 safeguards.
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NewsGroup coach firms turn out for Honk for Hope rally in London
Hundreds of coach firms descended on Parliament Square on Monday to urge the Government to support the coach travel and tourism industry.
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InterviewRosalind Earp: bringing members of the Oddfellows together
Rosalind Earp, social events organiser for the West London branch of The Oddfellows Society, talks friendship, socialising and future travel plans.
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NewsCruise & Maritime Voyages goes into administration
The cruise line has been placed into administration after it was unable to secure extra funding to help cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsNew dates & full casting revealed for Disney’s Frozen musical
The team behind Frozen has announced its full cast that will take to the stage at London’s refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 14th April 2021.
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NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines buys new ships and vows to evolve
Fred. Olsen will introduce the Bolette and Borealis ocean ships to its fleet later this year in a move it says will strengthen the brand when cruising resumes.
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NewsJohnsons prepares to restart coach day trips and holidays
The firm says it has all of the Covid-19 meaures in place to resume its excursions programme with coach holidays to follow from September.
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NewsFestive light trail will replace postponed Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Thursford’s Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk has been postponed until 2021 because of Covid-19 but the annual production will be replaced by a festive light trail.
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NewsDunwood hails first coach holiday since lockdown a “great success”
The coach company is among the first to resume trips, taking a group down to Torquay for a four-night break.
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NewsGardens, museums & country houses were among most popular visitor attractions last year
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released its 2019 visitor numbers with gardens, museums and historic properties seeing an especially successful year.
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FeaturesGLT’s top picks: outdoor attractions in Cheshire
A look back at some of the GLT editor’s highlights on a visit to the county earlier this year.
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Features8 of the most beautiful places in… Cornwall
A snapshot of some of the most stunning places in Cornwall, from hidden beaches to ancient rock formations.
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NewsCoronavirus: GTOs on the challenges ahead & hopes for future travel
Group organisers have been in touch to share some of the challenges they’re facing and when they’re hopeful they can resume day trips and holidays.
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News‘Bucket List’ holidays launched by Airedale Tours for groups in 2021
The once-in-a-lifetime trips include a coastal adventure from Land’s End to John O’Groats and a grand tour of Norway.
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ColumnProgressing slowly but surely towards future outings
Looking ahead to a brighter future in which we can travel and plan outings again, despite major incidents and stupidity.
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FeaturesThe GTO of the Year on an unforgettable railway holiday in Switzerland
Group Travel Organiser of the Year® 2019, Sue Shapland reflects on a heritage railway experience that truly ran like clockwork.
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VideoTravel writers on what they love about European river cruises
The journalists have shared their experiences of the waterways in a video published to highlight the variety of cruise destinations on offer.
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NewsChanges to Group Leisure & Travel Show & GLT Awards ceremony
The GLT Show has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic and this year’s GLT Awards ceremony will take place as an online event.
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NewsSpecialist Journeys details plan to keep travellers safe and reassured in response to Covid-19
The group, which includes Brightwater Holidays, said the new programme has been created in order to protect and reassure guests following the pandemic.
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News‘We’re Good To Go’ scheme aims to boost UK tourism and reassure visitors
The new industry standard will help highlight attractions, accommodation and operators that can demonstrate that they’re adhering to Covid-19 guidance.