What else is new? – Page 51
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GLT AwardsGLT Awards 2022 launches with big support
The Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2022 initiative starts now as we reveal the Awards Partners already confirmed for this year and how you can get involved in the coming months.
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FeaturesGroup travel organisers offer their shopping trip recommendations
It can be tough to know where to start when it comes to organising a shopping trip. Many groups, including the readers we spoke to, enjoy combining their shopping visits with another activity to make a real day of it.
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FeaturesGLT among first to see royal photography exhibition at Kensington Palace
I went along to the official press launch of Kensington Palace’s Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition to uncover some of the most fascinating, personal and never-before-seen photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.
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NewsBook festivals and music events among Scotland’s Year of Stories celebrations
VisitScotland has announced Scotland’s Year of Stories, a nationwide programme of more than 60 events, including book festivals and concerts across a range of cultural attractions in various towns and cities.
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NewsThames Clippers to launch ‘eco-friendly’ boats for passengers to experience key London landmarks
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is to launch hybrid high-speed passenger ferries in London, with ‘hop-on hop-off’ offers and free coach parking to allow groups to make the most of a day out in the capital.
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NewsFred. Olsen teases Adriatic and Arctic sailings in summer 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has offered a first look at its summer 2023 programme with the early release of two cruises venturing to hot and cold climates.
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FeaturesEsther Dugdale reveals highlights for groups visiting The Burrell Collection
We hear from Esther Dugdale of design agency Event, which oversaw the redesign of The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, about the museum’s long-awaited reopening and what groups can expect on a visit.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Jersey Boys
Packed with a string of number-one hits, smooth harmonies and deft dance moves, this Jersey Boys production will take you back to the 60s with its epic story of heartbreak and fame.
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NewsGroup tours on offer at the Burrell Collection following major refurbishment
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park will offer group tours when it reopens following a £68m transformation which will see its specialist collection of 9,000 objects displayed to the public after the building was closed in 2016.
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NewsBattlefield sketches displayed to mark 40th anniversary of the Falklands War
The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has opened a free exhibition featuring frontline sketches of the Falklands War by Linda Kitson, who was appointed as the official war artist to document from the battlefield.
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NewsFood festivals and farmyard favourites among 2022 highlights at Three Counties Showground
Three Counties Showground, set at the foot of the Malvern Hills in the West Midlands, will play host to a number of outdoor events with group-friendly ticket offers available.
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NewsRHS announces summer programme of floral displays, live music and theatre performances
A new summer programme promising a ‘riot of colour’ has been announced by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) with highlights including outdoor live music, theatre performances and sweet pea displays.
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Destination GuidesDerby: museums, food and drink experiences and historic properties
With its central England location, Derby is a fascinating place to visit to explore the city’s local attractions and surrounding Peak District.
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NewsSimon Calder returns to lead GLT Show speaker line-up for 2022
Visitors to this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show will be able to listen to travel guru Simon Calder in the Seminar Theatre who will make a welcome return to the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes on 6th October.
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ColumnRecord visitor numbers at Barnard Castle, standing ovations and mobile charges
Proof that Dominic Cummings has had a positive impact on tourism, why you shouldn’t always get out of your seat at the theatre, and being able to use your mobile abroad without being stung.
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InterviewMaureen Tidbury: a real people’s person
Maureen Tidbury, or more affectionately known as ‘Mo’, shares how it felt to be a finalist in the 2021 GTO of the Year® Award, how she keeps her group happy and what’s on her travel radar for this year.
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Destination GuidesExplore the beautiful architecture and historic sights of Norwich
From stunning architecture, fascinating history and eclectic shopping, Norwich makes a great destination for groups.
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NewsScenic cruise and retro steam train journey among new VIP experiences in Cumbria
A new group package launched by Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is said to allow groups to immerse themselves in two areas of the Lake District National Park with a combined VIP tour.
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FeaturesGroup travel organisers share their top tips for booking a coach operator
Travelling by coach is an essential component for groups, keeping all members together while enjoying a day trip or holiday. We spoke to some of our readers to find out what they look out for when booking a coach operator and what the future holds for the industry.
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InterviewCarrie Hope Fletcher on her title role as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “darker version of Cinderella”
Harry Rogers chatted to West End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher about her role as Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest hit, what it’s like to work with the musical genius and her funniest memory on stage.