Keeley Rodgers
Keeley has been the editor of Group Leisure & Travel and its portfolio of magazines, publications and websites since 2017.
An award-winning journalist with over 16 years' experience, Keeley joined GLT in the summer of 2017 after a number of years as assistant editor at The Oxford Mail. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and also has an NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) diploma as well as 100wpm shorthand qualification.
She enjoys travel, especially to cold destinations, and meeting readers... which is just as well. Some of her favourite places to visit in the UK are the New Forest, Liverpool and Wales. Overseas she's a huge fan of Iceland, Slovenia as well as France, Thailand and Copenhagen. She also loves going to the theatre, walking, drinking coffee and yoga.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01908 613323
- Email:
- editorial@groupleisureandtravel.com
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.
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.
ReviewRegional Theatre Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
A sight to behold, this adaptation is a theatrical treat on the senses and groups can catch the nationwide tour to experience the classic story first-hand - here’s what we thought.
FeaturesSomething for all ages at Stonor in Oxfordshire
Glorious gardens to explore, a magical adventure playground plus lots of food options - Stonor Park and Gardens is great for groups. Editor Keeley Rodgers went along to find out more.
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.
InterviewMamma Mia! playwright Catherine Johnson on its 25th year
We speak to Catherine Johnson who wrote the book for the ABBA-inspired musical and screenplay for the movie adaptation.
FeaturesA taster of Shakespeare’s Globe’s story & tour package for groups
We sample Shakespeare’s Globe’s Story & Tour package, as well as its new afternoon tea offer at the Swan Bar & Restaurant.
ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin
Prepare to be dazzled and whisked off your feet, quite literally, for a Disney classic that has stood the test of time.
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.
Reader ClubReader Club: highlights of Kew Gardens and The Poppy Factory
GLT editor Keeley Rodgers on the highlights of our fam trip to Kew Gardens and The Poppy Factory in Richmond.
ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Pretty Woman The Musical
Prepare for an evening of heart-warming romance, with plenty of giggles along the way says Keeley Rodgers who saw Pretty Woman: The Musical in Milton Keynes.
ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Shrek the Musical
Keeley Rodgers leaves Milton Keynes Theatre with an aching face after seeing Shrek the Musical.
ReviewKew Gardens’ Orchid Festival is a delight for the senses
Keeley Rodgers immerses herself in the world of Madagascar, the theme of the 2024 Orchid Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
ReviewNew @sohoplace West End theatre offers groups a special experience
We went along to @sohoplace, the first West End Theatre to open in 50 years, to see why it has already left a huge impression on audiences.
ReviewRoyal Albert Hall hosts the spectacular Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria: In a New Light
With its Grammy-nominated soundtrack, acrobatics, costume designs, vibrant sets, and humour, Alegría: In a New Light is a quintessential Cirque du Soleil spectacle.
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.
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.
GLT AwardsPaul Zerdin on the GLT Awards, puppetry and seeing the world
We speak to ventriloquist and America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin ahead of his appearance at the 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony.
ReviewThe new-look National Portrait Gallery is a sight to behold
We went along to the new-look National Portrait Gallery in London which has reopened following its biggest transformation of all time.
ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Annie
A standing ovation; tears in people’s eyes, beaming smiles on their faces - it’s fair to say the Annie musical was a hit.