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NewsDaish’s expands its portfolio of hotels and coaches by acquiring Robinsons Holidays
Daish’s Holidays has welcomed two new hotels to its group as well as a fleet of 13 coaches after confirming the acquisition of Robinsons Holidays.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teases 2022 programme with Canada & Spitsbergen sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teased further details of its 2022 programme, with two new cruises available to book now: ‘Canada in the Fall’ and ‘Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen’.
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Never-before-seen Hidden London underground tours available online
London Transport Museum is offering groups exclusive London underground online tours to disused stations, with two sites available that are never open to the public.
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English Heritage holds group admission prices until 2022
Admission prices for groups visiting English Heritage sites will be held at 2020 rates up to April 2022.
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Exclusive online talks and future group visits at the Florence Nightingale Museum
The Florence Nightingale Museum in London is offering groups exclusive online talks, as well as future tours which all help bring the story of ‘The Lady with the Lamp’ to life.
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Group bookings for Hever Castle’s 2021 events
The team at Hever Castle Gardens in Kent are now taking bookings for 2021, which includes tickets to annual events, such as Hever in Bloom and Dazzling Daffodils.
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Jet2 announces UK base at Bristol Airport with new flights and holidays
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced they are opening a base up at Bristol Airport next summer with flights and holidays to 33 destinations.
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Viking Cruises announces first ever Covid-19 testing lab on board one of its ships
The laboratory will be onboard cruise ship Viking Star which the cruise line says will allow for “unprecedented testing capacity”.
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GTOs enjoy preview of Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens’ 2021 highlights
Group travel organisers recently visited Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in West Sussex for a preview of the estate’s 2021 programme.
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Ullswater ‘Steamers’ launches VIP group tours for 2021
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ has revealed its VIP group cruises for 2021, giving group organisers exclusive sailings on a dedicated vessel to take in the views of the Lake District National Park.
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John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ piano goes on display at Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction
John Lennon’s sister Julia Baird has welcomed the arrival of her brother’s piano, used to compose and record Imagine, to Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction.
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Coaching Venues & Excursions Guide 2021 available now in print and online
The 2021 edition of the Coaching Venues Excursions guide offers lots of ideas and inspiration and is available to buy now.
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New exhibition to celebrate 800 years since the construction of Bishop’s Palace
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset has opened a special exhibition which runs until the end of 2021, aiming to take visitors on a journey through the site’s 800 year history.
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Annual survey reveals England’s most popular attractions during 2019
The annual attractions survey by VisitEngland has revealed the most popular free and paid-for attractions visited during 2019.
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Strike a pose: 2020 GLT Award winners share their trophy pictures
All of the 2020 Group Leisure Travel Award winners have now received their trophies and many have shared some fantastic photos in some wonderful settings. Here are some of our favourites.
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Watch: GTO of the Year® Christine on her shock at winning and BBC Look North appearance
Christine Bennett of Deaf Group Holidays said she was “absolutely gobsmacked” after winning the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award for 2020.
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Tributes paid to Stuart Line Cruises’ ‘Mr Exmouth’ who was “champion of coach travel”
Described as ‘Mr Exmouth’, tributes have been paid to Ian Stuart of Stuart Line Cruises in Devon who has died at the age of 56.
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Isle of Wight Tours ceases trading after 31 years
Tour operator, Isle of Wight Tours has ceased trading and has released details of how refunds can be obtained.
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Group rates for RHS Gardens’ Christmas Glow events
Tickets for Glow at the RHS Gardens are now on sale to group organisers and coach operators as the charity prepares to light up its gardens for the festive season.
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Harewood House announces Christmas season for group visits
Harewood House in west Yorkshire has announced details of its Christmas season for groups including a festive market and a specially themed display.
