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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: The Drifters Girl
Two hours of non-stop foot-tapping goodness, The Drifters Girl delivers hit after hit alongside a remarkable story.
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Features6 of the UK’s spectacularly spooky sites for group visits
We’ve picked out six historic venues with a darker twist for groups to visit across the UK, from haunted sites to behind bars experiences.
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Destination GuidesItinerary: explore Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way in its anniversary year
The Wild Atlantic Way celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2024, so there’s never been a better time to plan your visit. Here’s a five-day itinerary to inspire.
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Features7 reasons to head to the Canary Islands
Named the ‘Fortunate Islands’ and for good reason, the Canary Islands attract groups every year. Here are seven reasons why a visit over the winter months might be ideal for your members.
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FeaturesDaish’s Hotel: an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Wight
The flagship hotel on Shanklin High Street offered a quiet and entertaining stay, with top attractions nearby which are enough to tempt groups into a visit.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Life of Pi
Life of Pi on stage is a real treat, vividly bringing to life Yann Martel’s iconic novel through animal puppet wizardry.
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FeaturesGreat group holidays from chance GLT Show encounter
GTO Richard Preston, The Valentine Club, tells us about a string of sell-out group holidays following a chance meeting at the Group Leisure & Travel Show in Milton Keynes.
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GLT AwardsGLT Awards Partners on the rewards of working with groups
We asked our valued 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Awards Partners what’s the most rewarding aspect of working with groups – here’s what they told us.
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FeaturesGLT Show 2023: competitions, giveaways and exclusive show offers
It’s not just ideas and offers you can take away from the Group Leisure & Travel Show on Thursday 5th October. There are prizes to be won, fun things to experience, and lots more for visitors to enjoy.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year® judge on the 2023 finalists and the importance of the award
Alan Rennie, Ambassador Cruise Line’s business development manager, was one of the judges for the 2023 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®. He shares his experience.
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FeaturesGLT Show 2023: what first time exhibitors are looking forward to
Some of this year’s first time exhibitors told us why it was important for them to be at the Group Leisure & Travel Show in Milton Keynes on 5th October.
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GLT AwardsCruising the Greek islands with GTO of the Year prize money
Sue Shapland, Exmoor Extroverts, won the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® in 2019. She used her £2,000 prize money for a six-day Classical Greek cruise with Variety Cruises.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year winner spends prize money on Scandinavian cruise
Dave Hartle, Dave’s Trips, won the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® in 2022 and used his £2,000 prize money for a Scandinavian cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
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FeaturesChristmas short breaks and holidays for groups in 2023 and 2024
We pick out some fantastic festive short breaks, holidays and cruise ideas for future Christmas trips with your group.
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FeaturesFrances Tophill on travel and working with Alan Titchmarsh on BBC’s Gardeners’ World
We caught up with TV presenter Frances Tophill ahead of her GLT Show appearance on 5th October in Milton Keynes to discuss her love of travel and what it’s like working with gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh.
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Destination GuidesItinerary idea: a day of world-firsts, food and football in Manchester
Birthplace of the industrial revolution, global claims to fame, and home to legendary bands, be inspired with a group visit to Manchester with this full day itinerary.
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InterviewBeamish’s penny-farthing rider on his love of the museum
We hear from Ian Bean, an engager at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, about how his role has changed over nearly 40 years of working at the heritage venue.
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FeaturesChristmas shopping experiences for groups to enjoy
A selection of Christmas markets and shopping destinations that come to life for the festive season.
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FeaturesOur first group holiday to the Isle of Wight was “a real treat”
Ray Spiller, group organiser for Broomfield Coach Trips in Essex, reports back from his group’s first ever holiday to the Isle of Wight.
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FeaturesHow to pack your suitcase to save on luggage fees and space
Travel experts have revealed the best way to pack to avoid being charged and save space.