All Interview articles – Page 2
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InterviewAllison Udy: bucket-list Lapland trip, coach drivers and more
GTO Allison Udy on the uniqueness of her group and how a coach driver can make or break a trip.
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InterviewWakehurst's head of horticulture on its appeal for groups
We caught up with Iain Parkinson, head of landscape and horticulture at Wakehurst, to find out what groups can expect from the gardens in West Sussex.
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InterviewALVA director: making sure attractions cater for groups is a priority
We speak to Bernard Donoghue, OBE, from ALVA about how important group tourism is and what attractions are doing to be more appealing to coach groups.
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InterviewAndrea Golder: ensuring members get value for money
Andrea Golder on 45 years of taking groups around the world, how she comes up with new ideas, what her ‘musts’ are, and where’s still left on the bucket list.
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InterviewWhat to expect from Raby Castle’s major transformation
We hear from Raby Castle’s head of leisure and tourism Claire Jones about The Rising project and what groups should look out for when it opens this spring.
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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.