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NewsGroups return to World of James Herriot as new series of All Creatures Great and Small starts
The first coach group has visited the World of James Herriot since before lockdown, ahead of the return of All Creatures Great and Small to our television screens.
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Group bookings now available for The Drifters Girl musical in 2021
The Drifters Girl will premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal on 9th October 2021, before transferring to the Garrick Theatre in London for a 20 week season.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway helps to get group visits back on track
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is offering group tickets at peak times, for off-peak prices in a bid to tempt more visitors back on the tracks.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to retire Boudicca & Black Watch cruise ships
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed it will retire two cruise ships, Boudicca and Black Watch, as it prepares to welcome two new additions to its fleet for its ‘back in the water’ plans.
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Groups invited to enjoy Christmas extravaganza at Waddesdon Manor
Groups can now book tickets for Waddesdon Manor’s Christmas Winter Light event with discounts available.
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TV star and magician Ben Hanlin announced as 2020 GLT Awards host
He’s danced on ice, tricked the stars and now Ben Hanlin will be hosting the Group Leisure Travel Awards ceremony on 7th October along with GLT publisher, Rob Yandell.
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First day trip since lockdown was “just what we needed” says organiser
June Britain, organiser for Coventry Wine Circle, said her members felt safe on their first outing since lockdown, a rearranged VE Day themed trip to West Midlands Safari Park.
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English Heritage reopens sites for pre-booked groups
English Heritage has now reopened six more of its most popular attractions for pre-booked group visits including Dover Castle and Osborne House.
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Arena Rail Holidays’ new UK tours respond to interest in staycations
Arena Rail Holidays says its 2021 itineraries, which include Durham and the Yorkshire Dales, will continue the trend for short breaks and holidays in Britain.
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VisitEngland’s director Andrew Stokes speaks to GLT about increasing confidence for group travel
The VisitEngland boss talks about how the ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme may be expanded for more of a focus on groups and what’s being done to help the sector.
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Groups are “the key” to getting tourism in London back to normal
The chair of the Coach Tourism Association has said group organisers will play a major role in getting things moving again as the tourism sector urges the Prime Minister to help London cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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VisitWiltshire unveils new video to invite visitors back as lockdown eases
VisitWiltshire has produced the video to showcase what the region has to offer, whether it be historic venues or natural walking trails.
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River cruise tours from French Brothers adapting for groups
French Brothers recently welcomed its first coach group back after putting a number of additional measures in place.
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Discounted group deals on Royal Ascot 2021 tickets
The organisers of Royal Ascot have announced that groups can save money on tickets for a day at the races in 2021.
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Music, dance and theatre among plans for Coventry City of Culture 2021
Organisers have announced that the city’s programme of events will begin next May and will include major international artists, world premieres as well as theatre, music, dance and comedy.
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Group coach firms turn out for Honk for Hope rally in London
Hundreds of coach firms descended on Parliament Square on Monday to urge the Government to support the coach travel and tourism industry.
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Cruise & Maritime Voyages goes into administration
The cruise line has been placed into administration after it was unable to secure extra funding to help cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines buys new ships and vows to evolve
Fred. Olsen will introduce the Bolette and Borealis ocean ships to its fleet later this year in a move it says will strengthen the brand when cruising resumes.
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Johnsons prepares to restart coach day trips and holidays
The firm says it has all of the Covid-19 meaures in place to resume its excursions programme with coach holidays to follow from September.
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Dunwood hails first coach holiday since lockdown a “great success”
The coach company is among the first to resume trips, taking a group down to Torquay for a four-night break.
