All Coaching articles – Page 2
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NewsExciting developments for coach groups heading to Northern Ireland
Tourism Ireland outlined a number of key highlights for visitors this year and beyond during the Coach Tourism Association (CTA) conference in Belfast.
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NewsGroups can visit Happy Valley filming locations on Yorkshire coach tour
Fans of the British crime series will be able to visit a number of locations in Yorkshire, including Hebden Bridge, as part of a new coach tour.
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NewsNew operator Touromo aims to become “major player” in coach holiday sector
Touromo, a new UK coach holiday company, will offer groups more choice in 2023 with short breaks and special interest day trips across the UK and Europe.
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NewsLong established bus and coach industry directory publishes 2022/23 edition
Who’s Who in the Bus & Coach Industry is back with its 52nd edition and is available in print and digital. Find out how to get your copy.
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FeaturesElevating the joy of modern, eco-friendly coach travel
Sean Taggart, founder of Toureasy, explains how the pandemic created a shift to online bookings and his ambition to bring sustainable coach holidays to a wider audience.
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FeaturesGroup travel organisers share their top tips for booking a coach operator
Travelling by coach is an essential component for groups, keeping all members together while enjoying a day trip or holiday. We spoke to some of our readers to find out what they look out for when booking a coach operator and what the future holds for the industry.
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NewsChampagne at Highgrove and Cotswolds gardens among itinerary highlights
Coach tour operator Brightwater Holidays has launched a collection of Premium holidays consisting of six new itineraries focussing on gardens and historic homes across the UK including the Scottish Highlands and Norfolk.
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NewsGet Back On Board campaign will promote ‘modern, convenient’ coach travel
The benefits of coach travel will be highlighted in a national TV advertising campaign funded by coach operators, including members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), following the recent growth in domestic tourism.
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NewsCarbon neutral coach tour operator releases its first holiday collection
The inaugural tour portfolio from Toureasy has been announced with more than 50 holidays including weekend getaways, heritage and culture tours, city breaks and seaside escapes.
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NewsOld Royal Naval College extends welcome to coach groups with new initiative
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has announced a new Coach Tourism initiative which allows coach operators and groups to pre-book entry and drive onto the historic site for the first time.
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NewsHoliday bundles unveiled as National Express enters UK leisure travel market
National Express has launched National Express Leisure, a new business focusing on the UK holiday and leisure travel market.
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NewsThe 51st edition of Who’s Who in the Bus & Coach Industry is out now
The 2021/22 edition of the number one reference tool for the bus and coach industry is now available to buy in print or you can view the digital edition online.
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VideoVideo: WeLoveCoaches campaign launched by Coach Tourism Association
The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) has launched a new WeLoveCoaches campaign to promote coach tours and excursions.
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NewsCoach trips return as groups celebrate being able to travel again
Groups have been getting back out there again this week as coach trips returned in line with the latest Government guidelines and easing of restrictions.
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NewsBitter disappointment at ‘u-turn’ on guidance about restarting coach trips
A group of MPs have urged the Government to reconsider the decision to only permit coach trips for a single household/support bubble (until 17th May) as a matter of urgency following “bitter disappointment” expressed by the sector about the u-turn.
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NewsCaledonian Leisure to launch programme of coach & self-drive holidays
Caledonian Leisure, trading as Caledonian Travel, has revealed it will be launching a programme of coach and self-drive holidays for 2021, having secured a multi-million pound investment.
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ColumnClarity sought over ‘conflicting’ guidance about group coach trips
The confusing situation regarding advice for group coach trips as part of the Government’s roadmap needs clarity. After a lot of chasing, this is what we know.
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NewsTarget date for resuming UK holidays is a ‘boost’ for coach tourism
The Coach Tourism Association has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement which included a target date for resuming UK holidays.
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News“Light at the end of the tunnel” as tour and coach operators report rise in group booking enquiries
Tour and coach operators have said they are starting to receive more enquiries from group organisers who want to plan ahead and have trips to look forward to.
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FeaturesJohn Wales, outgoing Coach Tourism Association chair, on hopes for 2021
John Wales, who is retiring as chair of the Coach Tourism Association, has spoken about optimism for coach tourism in 2021.