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NewsJohn Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ piano goes on display at Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction
John Lennon’s sister Julia Baird has welcomed the arrival of her brother’s piano, used to compose and record Imagine, to Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction.
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Coaching Venues & Excursions Guide 2021 available now in print and online
The 2021 edition of the Coaching Venues Excursions guide offers lots of ideas and inspiration and is available to buy now.
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New exhibition to celebrate 800 years since the construction of Bishop’s Palace
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset has opened a special exhibition which runs until the end of 2021, aiming to take visitors on a journey through the site’s 800 year history.
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Strike a pose: 2020 GLT Award winners share their trophy pictures
All of the 2020 Group Leisure Travel Award winners have now received their trophies and many have shared some fantastic photos in some wonderful settings. Here are some of our favourites.
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Watch: 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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Tributes 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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Isle 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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Group 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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Harewood 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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Flagship 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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Overnight 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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Fred. 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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Preparations 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.
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New ‘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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Group 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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Group 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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Back 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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CTA 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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Groups 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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Group 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.
