All Coronavirus articles
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NewsUpdated: Owner of Shearings goes into administration with thousands of cancelled bookings
Specialist Leisure Group which includes coach companies Shearings and National Holidays has ceased trading due to the impact of Covid-19.
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Features
In pictures: top 10 virtual travel experiences for your group
From seeing the northern lights in Canada to salsa dancing in Puerto Rico, here are a number of ways to get your fix while you dream about future travel.
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Inventive researching, a positive cruise story and the issue of trust
Thoughts on virtual experiences, fake news and getting the balance right on a cruise story.
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Video: #TogetherInTravel campaign reminds us why we love travel
A campaign from the World Travel Tourism Council aims to help us stay inspired with future travel ideas and bookings through a great new video and the #TogetherInTravel hashtag for your stories, photos and videos on social media.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines invites guests to sail online
The cruise line has launched a virtual programme for people to take in the Norwegian fjords from home, with more videos and resources to be released about different places from around the world.
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Coach staff re-train to drive ambulances in face of coronavirus
A group of Bakers Dolphin coach drivers are working with Bristol Ambulance (EMS) to support the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ITO Tours calls on group organisers to help hospitals in their time of need
ITO Tours is giving group organisers the chance to help a hospital of their choice when booking onto one of its new retreat weekend breaks.
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Longleat’s virtual safari is watched by half a million viewers
In just three days, Longleat’s free online tour of the Safari Park was viewed by 554,000 people around the world.
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Coronavirus: Group organisers on how they’re staying sociable
Connecting people and being sociable are at the heart of group travel. But how are groups staying in touch during the lockdown? We hear from group organisers about their experiences and tips.
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Keeping positive in uncertain times
Grumpy Group Organiser offers his thoughts on mixed social distancing messages, support for the tourism industry and hope for the future.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches virtual experience to help its future
The heritage attraction has launched a virtual store where people can buy a journey on a steam train, tour of a footplate, or even a virtual bacon butty.
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Calls for industry-wide action to ‘Save Future Travel’
ABTA is urging people to continue supporting the campaign to help protect the travel industry from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Features
Photo gallery: 10 uplifting images from RHS gardens
These new photos from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are the perfect pick-me-up.
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RHS Bridgewater opening postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus impact
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that its newest garden will now open in May 2021.
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GLT’s top picks: 8 outdoor attractions for virtual visits
We virtually step outside to some of the best venues offering immersive content online; perfect for lifting the spirits and inspiring future outings.
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London Symphony Orchestra releases digital concerts for free
‘Always Playing’ is the orchestra’s new digital programme, sharing archive performances with audiences.
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Get your theatre fix at home with these special online performances
All’s not lost for theatregoers - with the recent closures due to Coronavirus, a number of companies are releasing theatre recordings online.
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Coronavirus updates: advice and messages of support across group travel sector
Group leaders and tour operators have shared messages of support and vows to “get through” the coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus: how group organisers are staying upbeat
Group travel organisers get in touch about how they’re adapting and staying positive during this trying time.
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‘No contact’ day available at Bishop’s Palace in response to Coronavirus outbreak
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset is now offering a fully ‘no contact’ experience, making special enhancements to stop people coming into close contact with each other due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
