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Sticking to trusted sources, keeping it British and seagull havoc
Our columnist suggests that we should rely on real intelligence, steer away from tip culture and keep an eye out for scary seagulls.
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Tourism minister: ensuring tourism benefits the whole country
England’s tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant on his hopes for tourism in 2025 and beyond.
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Scotland’s anniversaries and top attractions to look out for
Visit Scotland’s chief executive, Vicki Miller outlines a year of experiences for groups visiting the country including museum redevelopments and key diary dates.
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VisitEngland director: shining a spotlight on England’s highlights
There’s something for everyone in 2025, says Andrew Stokes, director of VisitEngland.
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Fill your heart with Ireland and some breathtaking scenery
David Wood from Tourism Ireland shares why 2025 is an ideal time to visit the island of Ireland.
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Wales: the Year of Croeso and top events for groups
Visit Wales’ head of marketing Lucy von Weber explains why Wales has much to offer for groups in search of something a bit different.
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Tourists must pay, say the French and visiting a ‘Trump’ America
A look at why the French Culture Minister wants non EU tourists to pay a surcharge, the thought of visiting the USA with Trump back in the White House, and how tech and awareness don’t seem to go hand-in-hand.
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Reducing emissions, stress-free travel and a megaphone ban
The slower travel debate takes centre stage, ensuring you take the correct documents to travel with confidence and new rules when visiting Venice.
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A Scottish tourist tax, queues for the ladies and buffet etiquette
Grumpy Group Organiser discusses a new tourist tax in Edinburgh, there’s the downside to buffets, and ladies queuing for toilets has gone way past a joke.
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Going cashless, dodgy suncream and email frustration
Contactless payments, unsubscribing to emails and dodgy suncream labelling are on Grumpy Group Organiser’s agenda this month.
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Flight frustrations and the lost art of a phone call
Plane passengers and people who have forgotten how to use the phone have been getting Grumpy Group Organiser’s heckles up recently.
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Sleep tourism, promoting Rwanda and the Taylor Swift effect
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on negative word association, more silly trends and the impact of a superstar.
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Bed bugs, AI shenanigans and working from home drama
Technology is in the dock and our columnist has got an itch - Grumpy Group Organiser says it how it is.
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Willy Wonka disaster in Glasgow, refunds for rain and the BT Tower
Why you need to deliver on your promises, a hotel package that caught the eye, and news about an iconic London landmark.
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Hotel bugbears, 100ml airport delay and NASA flights
Our resident Grumpy Group Organiser goes to town on hotel room complaints, airport liquid delays and more.
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Sweden vs Switzerland, new e-gates and holiday sunbed wars
Sweden vs Switzerland, facial recognition at borders and sunbed compensation - Grumpy Group Organiser has his say.
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The airlines banning Christmas crackers and 'green' holidays
Our columnist Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on airlines banning Christmas crackers, sustainable holidays and funding to spruce up seaside towns.
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Coach Tourism Association chair on the popularity of coach travel
Chair of the Coach Tourism Association, Robert Shaw, shares his thoughts on the coaching sector ahead of the new year.
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The best motorway services, ancient landmarks and fast food milestones
The changing world of motorway services, fast food and blighting a World Heritage Site - Grump Group Organiser has his say.
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Grumpy group organiser on the Museum of Failure and AI shenanigans
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on one very peculiar museum, AI holiday hotspots and the point of asking questions in the first place.