All Coronavirus articles
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NewsSaga requires holidaymakers to be vaccinated against Covid-19
Over 50s tour operator, Saga says it will be writing to all cruise and holiday customers informing them that they must have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before they can travel.
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News
In pictures: Salisbury Cathedral transformed into Covid-19 vaccination centre
NHS staff have been working with those at the 800-year-old Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire along with volunteers to offer the Covid-19 vaccination jab to patients.
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Features
Readers tell us how getting GLT magazine has kept spirits up during the pandemic
GLT magazine readers have been in touch to tell us how much they’ve enjoyed receiving their copies through the post, and to their inbox, during the pandemic.
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Features
Readers tell us how getting GLT magazine has kept spirits up during the pandemic
GLT magazine readers have been in touch to tell us how much they’ve enjoyed receiving their copies through the post, and to their inbox, especially over the last few months.
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WWGL Tourism Comment
Nigel Huddleston: “we are a nation full of culture and more”
Tourism minister Nigel Huddleston on the importance of the UK’s tourism industry, how the sector has adapted to the pandemic and how it can improve into the future (this foreword appeared in the 2021 edition of Who’s Who in Group Leisure. To access the digital edition click here .)
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Features
John 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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Column
Vaccines, Brexit negotiations and protecting Stonehenge
In the latest instalment from our monthly columnist, Grump Group Organiser shares some views on the Covid-19 vaccine, the future after a Brexit deal and the controversial tunnel at Stonehenge.
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News
Coach 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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Viking Cruises announces first ever Covid-19 testing lab on board one of its ships
The laboratory will be onboard cruise ship Viking Star which the cruise line says will allow for “unprecedented testing capacity”.
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Features
A 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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Features
Travel insurance & coronavirus explained
Make sure that you’re clear on what your insurance rights are now, and for future travel, when it comes to the impact of coronavirus.
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Information
Coronavirus and travel: helpful links and information
A resource hub containing information and handy links to help you stay informed about how coronavirus restrictions may impact any plans you have for group trips and holidays.
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News
First 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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Column
Understanding the tiered system, Covid sniffer dogs and a hint of positivity
Too many tiers and the smell of armpit sweat, Grumpy Group Organiser has their say.
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Features
My group’s first Covid-19 holiday abroad to Italy
Chris Taylor, of the Wey Valley Theatre Travel Club and New Meridian Association member, shares her experience of a trip overseas to Italy with her group.
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News
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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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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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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Information
We Welcome Groups
This list was originally compiled to inform group travel organisers which attractions were welcoming group visits again.
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News
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).
