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Your October edition includes: Group Days Out to Remember, Guided Tours & Exclusive Experiences, Wales, the official preview to the Group Leisure & Travel Show and much more.
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Holiday bundles unveiled as National Express enters UK leisure travel market
National Express has launched National Express Leisure, a new business focusing on the UK holiday and leisure travel market.
Canterbury Festival announces programme of events for October’s celebration
Canterbury Festival has announced a “bigger and bolder” programme for its fortnight of festivities across the city at venues including Canterbury Cathedral.
Emerald Cruises launches two voyages with new group benefits aboard its latest superyacht
In the run up to the launch of Azzurra, Emerald Cruises has unveiled two new itineraries in the superyacht’s 2022 schedule, both taking guests on a voyage which includes Saudi Arabia.
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Flashing in Sherwood, cowboys prosper and a rebellion hurting tourism
Protesters in London are harming tourism, argues our regular columnist, who also discusses rip-off Covid tests and how nudists in Sherwood Forest are baring all in the wrong places.
A loss for Liverpool, quirky artefacts and a woeful tourist attraction
Our columnist reflects on Liverpool losing its World Heritage status, quirky treasures in the Yorkshire Museum and the Marble Arch Mound.
Quarantine-free travel, space tourism and a face mask disaster
Our columnist gives his thoughts on quarantine-free travel, face masks and holidays to space.
Greece is for technophobes and a bottle of water that will cure home sickness
We hear from Grumpy Group Organiser about what has been catching his eye in the media recently, including bottled rain water and his thoughts on the Covid passport.
Canterbury Festival announces programme of events for October’s celebration
Canterbury Festival has announced a “bigger and bolder” programme for its fortnight of festivities across the city at venues including Canterbury Cathedral.
Watch: Oxford New Theatre shares heartwarming video to celebrate reopening
The team at Oxford New Theatre has posted a feel-good video on its social media channel which shows staff and performers preparing to welcome back visitors having been shut for several months throughout the pandemic.
New musical to celebrate The Osmonds to kick off tour in Leicester
The Osmonds: A New Musical will receive its world premiere at Leicester’s Curve Theatre as part of a UK & Ireland tour, telling the true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create many well-known hits.
Virgin Voyages reveals plans for UK debut of new ship
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, the cruise line’s second ship in its ladyship series, will set sail from Portsmouth in March 2022.
Coldharbour Mill announces group deals for heritage highlights tour
The team at Coldharbour Mill in Cullompton, Devon, has revealed its new group offer for 2021 which includes a highlights tour that aims to showcase industrial heritage at its very best.
How to book free coach travel to the 2021 Group Leisure & Travel Show
Visitors are being invited to take advantage of free coach travel to the 2021 Group Leisure & Travel Show which takes place on Thursday 7th October at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
Dancing on Ice winner Jake Quickenden to join touring cast of Footloose
Former Dancing on Ice winner and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestant Jake Quickenden is set to play Willard in the upcoming UK tour of Footloose The Musical.
Swan at the Globe launches Romeo and Juliet afternoon tea
The Swan at the Globe restaurant, situated at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre on London’s Bankside, has launched a Romeo and Juliet inspired afternoon tea for groups of up to 70 people.
Watch: new video of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella released ahead of world premiere in London
A new video has been released to tease Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest musical, Cinderella, which will officially launch in London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre after being postponed for nearly a year due to the pandemic.
Re-start of international cruises welcomed by the industry
Although in the short term, it won’t be plain sailing, the cruise industry has welcomed the news that international sailings have been allowed to restart.
I’m a Celebrity… Jungle Challenge opens its doors in Manchester
Groups can now book their space at the new adventure at Quayside, MediaCityUK in Manchester, which offers a series of challenges based on the ITV show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
West End cast of Hamilton announced
Producers of the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton have revealed the full cast for the musical which resumes on 19th August at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
Exhilarating new tower climb unveiled at Brighton’s British Airways i360 attraction
The British Airways i360 Viewing Tower in Brighton is taking heights to the next level with a new experience which sees small groups climb to the very top of the attraction, beyond the 138 metre-high viewing pod, for panoramic views over the city.
The 51st edition of Who’s Who in the Bus & Coach Industry is out now
The 2021/22 edition of the number one reference tool for the bus and coach industry is now available to buy in print or you can view the digital edition online.
Actress and presenter Julie Peasgood will host the 2021 GLT Awards
She has explored the best of Britain, has more than 80 cruises under her belt, and travelled around the world, and this October Julie Peasgood will be hosting the Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony.
Watch: emotional reunion of West End’s Lion King cast
A video showing the moment that The Lion King cast reunited for the first time since lockdown has been released, with cast members clearly emotional while singing the first rendition of Circle of Life in months.
New experience dedicated to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein opens in Bath
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, said to be the first ever visitor attraction dedicated to the author’s work, has now opened in Bath.
Old Royal Naval College launches Greenwich itineraries
The Old Royal Naval College in London has launched a number of packages for group travel organisers so visitors can explore the best of Greenwich’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After-hours tours and painting workshops among Scenic’s European river cruise extras
Scenic is offering a number of experiences as part of its 2022 European river cruise programme such as exclusive access to a major arts centre and a silk painting workshop.
London Transport Museum’s Hidden London exhibition extended until 2023
The Hidden London exhibition at London Transport Museum has been extended until the end of 2023 due to popular demand.