What else is new? – Page 73
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NewsMusic tours of London with celebrity appearances
Group organisers can take their members on a magical music tour and may even end up ‘sitting next to’ a celebrity.
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FeaturesGroup organisers share some of their best days out
We asked a number of GTOs to share some of their best days out so you can think about where you might go in the future.
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NewsCoach operators can now apply for grants from new £617m fund
Coach operators have now been added to the list of businesses who can apply to their local authority for grants of up to £25,000.
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NewsOwner of Shearings goes into administration with thousands of cancelled bookings
Specialist Leisure Group which includes coach companies Shearings and National Holidays has ceased trading due to the impact of Covid-19.
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NewsSimon Reeve and Levison Wood help to keep spirit of travel alive
Some of the most popular television presenters and explorers are sharing stories about their adventures around the world through free downloads, podcasts and video clips.
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NewsFour alternative cruises for next year’s Spring Bank Holiday
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering groups the chance to plan and look forward to a cruise holiday for the 2021 Spring Bank Holiday.
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NewsKaiser Chiefs to perform fundraising show for the Royal Albert Hall
The Indie rock icons will play a streamed gig from home to help raise funds for the Royal Albert Hall.
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FeaturesIn pictures: top 10 virtual travel experiences for your group
From seeing the northern lights in Canada to salsa dancing in Puerto Rico, here are a number of ways to get your fix while you dream about future travel.
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NewsThe 50th edition of Who’s Who in the Bus & Coach Industry is here
The 2020/21 edition of the number one reference tool for the bus and coach industry is now available.
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NewsHat-trick of new highlights for Wembley Stadium Tour visitors
New player dressing rooms, photo opportunities and free coach parking will all be available for groups when the tour reopens later this year.
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FeaturesOne year on: the success and challenges of creating group experiences at the Painted Hall
Sasha Greig, head of visitor experience and retail at the Old Royal Naval College reflects on the successes and challenges of the last year.
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InterviewPat Lake: future travel goals for Chippy Active Trips
Pat has been organising group trips for more than 12 years. He shares some of the many highlights and his thoughts on what makes a successful outing.
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NewsSalisbury Cathedral celebrates 800th anniversary with remarkable online exhibition
Salisbury Cathedral has marked its 800th anniversary with a virtual version of its largest contemporary art exhibition for nearly two decades.
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InterviewA quick chat with… Alan Spittle, a stone mason at Salisbury Cathedral
We catch up with Alan Spittle, one of Salisbury Cathedral’s stone masons about the historic art, what a typical day involves, and what the cathedral offers visitors.
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NewsVisitors are invited behind the scenes at Blenheim Palace
Your group can explore the Oxfordshire palace like never before with a series of new virtual tours, guides and activities.
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Features5 experiences to enjoy with your group… from home
We may not be able to enjoy the real deal right now but there are still ways to bring your members together, whether it’s mastering new skills or a spot of armchair travel.
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ColumnInventive researching, a positive cruise story and the issue of trust
Thoughts on virtual experiences, fake news and getting the balance right on a cruise story.
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NewsTitan Travel’s new group tours feature Kenya & Canada
The tour operator has released new holidays for 2021 including a nine-day Kenya itinerary and a scenic Canadian tour.
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NewsVisitor attractions still marking VE Day with special experiences
From a virtual festival to ringing bells for the local community, there’s plenty being organised for the day and beyond. Share these with your group so you can all enjoy them as we continue to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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Video12 travel journalists unite on video to say what they love about cruises
The travel writers have come together to produce the clip explaining why they love cruises, sharing some of their highlights over the years.