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InterviewWhy Chester Zoo is a must for group days out
We chat to Chester Zoo’s travel trade & tourism assistant manager Charlotte Howle about her favourite parts of the zoo and what’s coming up for groups to look forward to.
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InterviewExplorer Paul Rose shares his thoughts on group travel
From Antarctic expeditions to Dorset diving, explorer and National Geographic leader Paul Rose shares his passion for travel – and why group trips are more sustainable than you might think.
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InterviewYandell Publishing: celebrating four decades of success
An interview with Graham Yandell MBE, the CEO of Yandell Publishing which marks its 40th anniversary this month.
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InterviewThe GTOs who have group outings down to a ‘T’
Susan Bluck and Heather Carruth of the Ely & District u3a on ensuring the three T’s are ticked on a trip and some of their most successful outings.
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InterviewJohn Lovelock: memorable visits and a love of history
GTO John Lovelock on 50 years of a thriving community group, how it all began and some of the quirky visits he has organised.
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InterviewJane Crumpton-Taylor: perfecting walks & talks
GTO Jane Crumpton-Taylor on adding evening talks to her trips and arranging walking tours for members to see more.
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InterviewABBA Voyage: why it’s still proving so popular with groups
We speak to Sarah Nightingale who looks after groups at ABBA Voyage about why it has been so popular and what might surprise people about the experience.
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InterviewAnn Elms: working as a team and quirky ideas
Ann Elms on working together to arrange group trips for the Guildford U3A, how she stays super organised and the quirky ideas she finds for the group.
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InterviewEileen Booker: adding a personal touch
Eileen Booker discusses her passion for people and why a river cruise on the Danube made special memories.
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InterviewHow LeShuttle is transforming the experience for groups
We speak to LeShuttle’s head of trade sales, Tracy Bayliss, about how major investment will benefit coach operators and GTOs looking to travel across the Channel.
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InterviewSue Povey: a passion for exploring
GTO Sue Povey discusses more than two decades of organising group trips and her most memorable recent day visit and holiday.
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InterviewTrending destinations and onboard activities with Saga
Senior group travel executive Caren Braithwaite discusses which holidays and cruises are proving popular with groups and why Uzbekistan has a special place in her heart.
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InterviewHoward Hemmings: Gardeners on tour
Howard Hemmings discusses organising visits to gardens and flower shows for his group of outdoor enthusiasts and semi-professional horticulturalists.
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InterviewCastle tours and the origin of afternoon tea at Belvoir Castle
We chat to Belvoir Castle tour guide Ruth Grant to find out about working at the historic castle and the best things for groups to discover.
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InterviewAdam Frost shares his favourite UK gardens to visit
The Gardeners’ World presenter talks about the UK gardens that inspire him most, why visiting gardens as a group creates special bonds, and what he wishes he’d have known when starting his 40-year career.
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InterviewFrom humble newsagents to group travel success
We catch up with Nick and Caroline from Keys Trips & Events about how much their community has grown over the years and the key to its success.
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InterviewDiscover Leicester’s history at Jewry Wall Roman Museum
We chat to Kieron Attwood, operations officer at Jewry Wall Roman Museum in Leicester to find out what groups should look out for during a visit.
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InterviewSimon Calder’s top destinations for groups
Travel expert Simon reveals the standout destinations for group travel, from near-continent gems to solar eclipse viewing in Spain.
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InterviewLynne Sharp: keeping active together
We spoke to Lynne Sharp about organising day trips and UK holidays for Ashford Active Retirement Association and how other local groups share ideas.
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InterviewAntiques Roadshow’s Mark Smith on 40 years of battlefield tours
Antique Roadshow’s medals and militaria expert Mark Smith talks about why everyone should do a battlefields tour and what he loves about the BBC show.
