All Coaching articles – Page 3
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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.
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NewsCoach tours are permitted under Covid restrictions in tiers 1 and 2
Guidance has been issued confirming that coach tours are still able to take place in parts of England in either tier 1 or 2.
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NewsDaish’s expands its portfolio of hotels and coaches by acquiring Robinsons Holidays
Daish’s Holidays has welcomed two new hotels to its group as well as a fleet of 13 coaches after confirming the acquisition of Robinsons Holidays.
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FeaturesA tour of Sussex provided reunions and light relief
A Sussex Circular Tour with his group gave Geoff Allen a chance to offer some light relief.
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NewsFirst new-look Shearings coaches out on the road for UK tours
The Shearings brand was acquired by touring company Leger Holidays earlier this year and has recently started its first coach tours.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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NewsFirst day trip since lockdown was “just what we needed” says organiser
June Britain, organiser for Coventry Wine Circle, said her members felt safe on their first outing since lockdown, a rearranged VE Day themed trip to West Midlands Safari Park.
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InterviewVisitEngland’s director Andrew Stokes speaks to GLT about increasing confidence for group travel
The VisitEngland boss talks about how the ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme may be expanded for more of a focus on groups and what’s being done to help the sector.
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NewsRiver cruise tours from French Brothers adapting for groups
French Brothers recently welcomed its first coach group back after putting a number of additional measures in place.
