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New openings and the latest ideas to help you organise great group trips and holidays.
What's New?
Bold new twist on Agatha Christie’s The Hollow for the stage
A new production of Agatha Christie’s psychological thriller The Hollow, featuring Hercule Poirot, will tour to theatres including Richmond, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Brighton.
V&A East Museum opens with landmark music exhibition
The V&A’s newest museum has opened in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with its landmark exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story, celebrating 125 years of Black British music.
Travelsphere adds Stockholm & Copenhagen to 2027 programme
The tour operator has added four new escorted tours to its 2027 programme, including first-time destinations Stockholm and Copenhagen.
Coach-friendly: city recognised for welcoming groups
The cathedral city of Ripon has been recognised for its commitment to welcoming coach operators and group tours by being awarded Coach Friendly status by the CPT.
HF Holidays adds hotel to portfolio for permanent Peak District base
The Lee Wood Hotel in Buxton has been acquired by the walking holiday co-operative and it is set to open under the HF Holidays brand in early 2027 following a refurbishment.
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Paddington The Musical wins seven Olivier Awards
Paddington The Musical dominated the 2026 Olivier Awards, winning seven accolades including Best New Musical, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor/Actress in a Musical at the ceremony held at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Arguing on holiday, gloomy weather forecasts and flight fashion
Eight in ten Brits row on holiday, attractions blame weather apps for lost revenue, and we’re dressing dangerously for flights. Our columnist gives his view…
Pedicabs reined in and an addiction to depressing news
Asking why so many pack their doom-scrolling habits along with their suitcases, London’s pedicabs finally facing regulation, and airports that seem to focus on the super-rich.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre unveils 2026 season
The season features the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new production of CATS, and the return of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Register early for GLT Show to win overnight stay at Holiday Inn
You’re going to register to visit the show anyway, right? So just do it early to enter this prize draw to win dinner, bed and breakfast at the Holiday Inn Milton Keynes Central.
Harewood House hosts Cecil Beaton exhibition
From June until October, Harewood House will showcase over 50 images by legendary photographer Cecil Beaton including iconic portraits of Audrey Hepburn and Queen Elizabeth II.
Latest cast news for Frank Sinatra musical
Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell is the latest cast member to be revealed for Sinatra The Musical, which opens in the West End in June.
Scenic Group unveils three new luxury river ships for Europe and Asia
The Scenic Group has announced plans to launch three new luxury river ships in 2027 and early 2028, in its most signficant fleet growth in nearly a decade.
Dates for 30th anniversary tour of Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
Dates and venues have been announced for the tour of Matthew Bourne’s take on the classic fairytale, marking 30 years since the production began.
GLT Show 2026: travel to Arena MK by coach for free
GTOs and coach tour operators travelling to Milton Keynes for the 2026 Group Leisure & Travel Show can take advantage of free coach travel, with various routes available.
Say his name three times… first Beetlejuice casting
Olivier Award nominee David Fynn will take on the lead role in the West End production of Beetlejuice The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Quentin Blake Centre's debut exhibitions
The centre, celebrating the art of illustration, opens this May with group discounts and debut exhibitions including a rare showcase of Sir Quentin Blake’s theatrical works.
€2bn Disney Adventure World welcomes first guests at Disneyland Paris
The newly reimagined Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris has opened, offering groups unprecedented access to immersive worlds inspired by Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories.
Largest Iron Age hoard ever discovered to go on display
Visitors will be able to see the Melsonby Hoard at the Yorkshire Museum, with horse harness adornments and weapons included in a collection of more than 800 objects.
Choose life, choose the stage: Trainspotting musical hits the West End
Three decades after the cult film, Trainspotting The Musical will make its world premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket this July bringing Irvine Welsh’s iconic characters back to life on stage.
Marilyn Monroe exhibition to open at National Portrait Gallery
A major exhibition celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s life opens at the National Portrait Gallery this June. Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait features previously unseen photographs and iconic artworks.
Extra tour dates announced for Live Aid musical
Group tickets are now on sale for additional venues confirmed for the UK tour of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical which opens in March 2027.
King Charles III England Coast Path unveiled by The King
His Majesty The King has launched a 2,700 mile-long trail, which is said to be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world giving unprecedented access to the coastline.
TV explorer Paul Rose to inspire at GLT Show in October
TV presenter and explorer, Paul Rose will be speaking as part of the free seminar programme at Arena MK, Milton Keynes on 8th October 2026.
Group bookings for the one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
After ten years in the West End as a two-part production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be presented as a single performance from 6th October at the Palace Theatre.
Rebranded National Tramway Museum marks exciting new chapter
Crich Tramway Village has become the National Tramway Museum in a move that celebrates more than 60 years of tramway heritage.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines invites GTOs to explore its fleet
Group travel organisers can now apply for several ship visits organised by Fred. Olsen to get a taste of what the cruise line has to offer.