All Interview articles – Page 2
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InterviewJoanne Clifton: from Strictly to Shrek and the show for groups
We hear from Strictly dancer Joanne Clifton about her transformation into Princess Fiona for the Shrek tour, her love of jigsaw puzzles and more.
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InterviewDerek Hoskins: ensuring value for money for my members
GTO Derek Hoskins, Solihull U3A, tells us how he ensures best value for money for his members and what makes all the hard work worthwhile.
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InterviewRoyal Ascot 2024: how to save money on a visit and the 'must-dos'
We caught up with Sarah Meyer from Ascot Racecourse to find out more about what groups can get out of their day at Royal Ascot and the different areas available for them to experience the action.
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InterviewRamble Worldwide: exciting changes and benefits for groups
Melanie Miles, private groups manager, tells us about the new brand and some of the latest destinations for 2024 and beyond.
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InterviewNicola Haynes: Following in my dad’s footsteps for Theatre Trips Essex
We spoke to the GTO for Theatre Trips Essex to find out how she got involved with the group and where her love of the theatre comes from.
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InterviewSophie Dart: organising memorable group visits to the theatre
We caught up with Sophie Dart, finalist in the 2023 Excellence Award category, who spoke about the importance of group theatre visits and why she loves her role.
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InterviewMan City: head of stadium tours on what groups can expect from the home of the Champions
We spoke to Andy Begg, stadium tours lead at Manchester City Football Club, to find out more about why groups may want to consider a visit to the blue half of Manchester.
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InterviewMary Gotts: ticking off her groups’ travel bucket lists
We speak to GTO Mary Gotts who has just about recovered from the shock of winning the 2023 Group Travel Organiser of the Year® Award.
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InterviewIsle of Man: increasing group visits and 2024 highlights
We spoke to Lynn McKibbin at Manx National Heritage about growing group visits to the island and what to look forward to in 2024.
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InterviewFrank Pearson: taking police and choir members all over the world
Frank Pearson organises trips for the Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir as well as the International Police Association.
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InterviewMongol Khan spectacle in London puts Mongolia in the spotlight for tourists
The co-producer of The Mongol Khan which is performing at the London Coliseum hopes that audiences will leave with a very strong impression of Mongolia as a place to visit.
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InterviewKeith Jordan: A lovable character in the group
We spoke to GTO Keith Jordan, who formed the Lincoln Retirees Group in 2020 to offer people a way of getting back out there following the pandemic.
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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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InterviewCarol Swiecicka: 20 years of organising trips for Devon group
GTO Carol Swiecicka received a BEM for and more recently was invited to the Coronation – we talk about her role of 20 plus years.
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InterviewStudley Castle’s manager on Warner Leisure’s biggest hotel project
Studley Castle in Warwickshire is one of Warner Leisure Hotels’ newest openings. We caught up with general manager Joanne Hammick about the journey so far.
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InterviewCraig Revel Horwood: his sassy Miss Hannigan in Annie, Strictly and more
We speak to Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood about his version of Miss Hannigan in the new Annie musical, as well as the Strictly phenomenon and more.
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InterviewFlorence Nightingale Museum: “She was more than just a Lady with the Lamp”
We spoke to Hannah Smith, visitor experience and collections manager at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London, to discover more about what awaits groups on a visit.
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InterviewMike Beaveridge: travelling with former police officer colleagues
We caught up with Mike Beaveridge, organiser for the Southend branch of the National Association of Retired Police Officers, about what’s coming up and some of the challenges he faces.
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InterviewGLT Show organiser’s mission to give people a great day
Organiser of the Group Leisure & Travel Show, Sharon Yandell, updates us on this year’s event and why it’s set to be another great day for GTOs, coach operators and the travel trade.
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InterviewAmbassador Cruise Line’s CCO tells us about its group appeal
Promoted as Britain’s premium value no-fly cruise line, chief commercial officer, Phil Gardner gives us the lowdown on Ambassador’s rapid rise.