What else is new? – Page 61
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NewsScience Museum showcasing new Covid-19 display among other exhibits
The Science Museum in London has reopened to the public with new displays and events highlighting the extraordinary impact that science has had on our lives particularly throughout the last year.
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NewsSurvey results: restarting visits, vaccine confidence and how we’re still your number one
Here are the results from our Restarting Group Trips & Holidays survey which asked group travel organisers for their thoughts on several aspects of getting back out there again.
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NewsGreat British Car Journey attraction opens its doors for the first time
Born from an idea spawned by a 32-year-old Austin Maestro, the Great British Car Journey in Derbyshire has opened its doors to the public.
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InterviewBrenda Peace: a tale of two villages
We speak to Brenda Peace, organiser for Codsall Outings Group, about her future travel plans, what she has missed the most over the last year and her group’s annual tradition.
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FeaturesAlternative staycation destinations to avoid the crowds
A study has revealed five of the best alternative destinations for a staycation in a bid to avoid tourism hotspots in the UK.
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NewsCoach trips return as groups celebrate being able to travel again
Groups have been getting back out there again this week as coach trips returned in line with the latest Government guidelines and easing of restrictions.
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NewsPictures: see inside the first Hard Rock Cafe to open in the North East
The world famous restaurant chain will open the North East’s first ever Hard Rock Cafe in Newcastle at the Quayside’s historic Guildhall on Friday 21st May.
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NewsRHS Bridgewater opens its doors to the public for the first time
RHS Bridgewater in Salford, described by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as one of the biggest gardening projects in Europe, has opened to the public for the first time.
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ColumnGreece 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.
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InformationWe Welcome Groups
This page was created, and updated, as lockdown restrictions eased to inform group travel organisers of which attractions were taking bookings and welcoming group visits again.
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NewsSurvey says…the Group Leisure & Travel Show is the most popular
More than half of those who took part in the Restarting Group Trips & Holidays survey have said that the annual Group Leisure & Travel Show is their preferred travel exhibition to visit.
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NewsDevon attractions’ Pony Express video goes viral
A video of ponies Albert and Ernie enjoying a steam train journey before exploring some of Devon’s top attractions has gone viral.
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NewsCruise passengers reveal their onboard safety wish list ahead of UK season
A recent survey of cruise passengers has revealed the must-haves they are looking for in order to help them feel safe and secure on board.
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NewsProducers of Kynren unveil immersive theme park
The producers of Kynren - an Epic Tale of England have announced their new daytime theme park which is said to offer visitors a journey through time with shows and immersive attractions in a landscaped open space in the north east.
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GLT AwardsGroup Leisure & Travel Awards 2021: voting, nominations & entries open
It’s that time… the annual reader awards are now open for your votes. We’re inviting readers to share their thoughts and help us to celebrate the fantastic group travel sector.
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FeaturesA year like no other - group travel organiser Ian Wilde reflects on the last 12 months
Group travel organiser Ian Wilde of the Birmingham National Trust Association shares his experience of the last year and looks ahead to resuming day trips and holidays.
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FeaturesFree Scottish attractions for future group holiday itineraries
Looking for inspiration for future group holidays? We round up ten of the top free attractions in Scotland to discover.
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NewsRiviera Travel announces southern France river cruise
Riviera Travel has announced that the MS Lord Byron is scheduled to sail again on an eight-day Burgundy, River Rhone and Provence river cruise itinerary in 2022.
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NewsBitter disappointment at ‘u-turn’ on guidance about restarting coach trips
A group of MPs have urged the Government to reconsider the decision to only permit coach trips for a single household/support bubble (until 17th May) as a matter of urgency following “bitter disappointment” expressed by the sector about the u-turn.
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NewsLewis Hamilton display and outdoor area among new attractions at Silverstone Museum
New this year at the renamed Silverstone Interactive Museum in Northamptonshire is a display featuring Lewis Hamilton’s 2020 race overalls as well as an enhanced outdoor area.