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SponsoredHassness House: Lake District’s perfect group retreat
Recently named by The Times as one of the UK’s top autumn escapes, this tranquil Lake Buttermere retreat offers exclusive use for up to 19 guests, combining walking adventures with comfort and character.
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NewsDaish’s Holidays reports 12% rise in bookings for winter breaks
The coach holiday company has seen bookings for Turkey & Tinsel, Christmas, and Twixmas packages exceed previous records, prompting the reopening of a Newquay hotel.
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NewsWinning stay at Potters Resorts thanks to GLT anniversary prize
As part of the Group Leisure & Travel 30th anniversary celebrations, GTOs could enter a prize draw for a three-night stay at Potters Five Lakes Resort in Essex. The lucky winner reports back.
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NewsExpansive Lake District views at Alfa Travel’s new hotel
The Derwentwater Hotel in the Lake District National Park will become the 25th hotel in Alfa Travel’s Leisureplex Hotels portfolio from March 2026.
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InterviewGroup perks, popular locations and new favourites
We chat to Martyn Stagg, head of sales for Alfa Travel about its most popular group destinations and how it stands out from the crowd.
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InterviewDaish’s Holidays: what groups can expect on a short break
We speak to Paul Harper, commercial director at Daish’s Holidays, about what groups can expect when booking a break with the team.
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NewsWarner Hotels officially opens Runnymede on Thames
Following a multi-million pound refurbishment, Warner Hotels has opened the doors of its latest hotel for groups, The Runnymede on Thames near Windsor.
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NewsDaish’s Holidays acquires seaside hotel in Weston-Super-Mare
Daish’s Holidays, which specialises in group breaks across its hotels in England and Wales, has added The Sandringham Hotel in Weston-Super-Mare to its collection.
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NewsEnjoy music, comedy and theatre at Warner Hotels in 2025
Warner’s adult short break experiences continue their popularity, and in 2025, groups can expect Broadway-style shows, comedians and theatre breaks.
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FeaturesGroup-friendly Christmas getaways
We’ve picked out a handful of group-friendly stays over the festive months for GTOs looking for a last-minute getaway for their members.
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FeaturesWe had a blast at Potters Resorts thanks to GLT Show meeting
A GTO had a fantastic taster stay at Potters Resorts after a meeting at the 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Show.
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FeaturesThe single supplements debate
We consider all sides of the single supplements debate for groups including how GTOs get around them and hotelier and coach operator perspectives.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: tour and coach operators see ‘both sides’
We hear from a tour operator and coach company about balancing the needs of the groups and the hotels.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: what hoteliers and providers do to help
From offering an allocation of single rooms without extra charges to discussing the matter with groups, we hear from hoteliers about single supplements.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: what do GTOs think
GTOs have their say on the extra charges for accommodation when it comes to single rooms or single occupancy.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: how group organisers get around them
Some GTOs have actually found a positive side to encouraging their members to share a room.
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NewsGroup bookings now open for Warner’s new riverside hotel
The Runnymede on Thames Hotel, the newest addition to the Warner Hotels group, will open in autumn 2024 with group bookings now available.
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GLT AwardsDaniel Pocock: “I love the variety of my role with Potters Resorts”
We caught up with Daniel Pocock, sales development team leader at Potters Resorts, about winning the 2023 Excellence Award and his favourite part of the job.
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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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NewsWarner Hotels to offer Strictly Come Dancing staycations
Warner Hotels has partnered with BBC Studios to offer a range of Strictly Come Dancing holidays to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most renowned professional dancers.