What else is new? – Page 82
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ColumnJulie Peasgood on why cruise holidays are great for groups
Self-confessed cruise addict and TV presenter Julie Peasgood was one of the celebrity speakers at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show in Milton Keynes in October. Here are some of the snippets from her seminar session.
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NewsCraig Revel Horwood will direct Strictly Ballroom musical
Baz Luhrmann’s hit musical Strictly Ballroom is set to embark on a new tour with direction by dancer, choreographer and TV judge Craig Revel Horwood.
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NewsYear-round events in Bury St Edmunds to celebrate 1,000th anniversary
Groups visiting Suffolk next year can take part in commemorative events marking the Abbey of St Edmund’s founding.
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FeaturesGroup organiser Bob Walker shares some highlights of an epic holiday to Cuba
Bob Walker, who organises holidays and outings for Mancass in Manchester shares his highlights from a group trip to Cuba.
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Features10 of the best new cruise ships for 2020 holidays
With more than 35 ocean and river ships launching in 2020, keeping up with what’s what for your members is no mean feat. To help your planning, Jane Archer has picked 10 of the best new vessels for groups to look out for next year.
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NewsPhantom of the Opera reveals its full touring cast
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have announced full casting for the UK and Ireland tour of The Phantom of the Opera, opening at Leicester’s Curve Theatre in February 2020.
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News40th anniversary tour of Educating Rita
After touring the UK in 2019, Willy Russell’s Educating Rita will set off again to commemorate the landmark year.
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NewsDreamgirls’ first ever UK tour announced
Opening in Bristol in September next year, Dreamgirls will tour the country into 2020.
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NewsNew hotel barge itineraries with European Waterways
The small vessels will take passengers on inland cruises through Scotland, France, Italy and elsewhere on six-night sailings.
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NewsBrodsworth Hall will boast striking flower display throughout summer 2020
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens in South Yorkshire will see its grounds transformed by a colourful new flower display as part of the site’s on-going 18-acre restoration project.
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NewsExtraordinary experiences of home brought to life in revamped museum
The Museum of the Home in London will reopen next summer after an £18.1 million development, doubling in size.
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NewsThemed 'micro-trips' from Rabbie’s Tours
The small-group tour operator has announced more UK and Ireland ’micro-trip’ experiences for next year.
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FeaturesGLT picks: 5 castles with an unusual twist
Castle visits are a staple for groups but how about an unusual twist for your next trip? These five offer something a bit different.
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NewsNottingham & Southampton among cities on next year’s 9 to 5 the Musical tour
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 the Musical will travel to a host of different venues across the UK from May 2020 following this year’s sell-out run.
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NewsLondon’s Science Museum opens fascinating medical display
The Science Museum in South Kensington has opened one of the most significant medical collections in the world, featuring 3,000 different and interesting objects.
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News500,000 new tickets released for Wicked
The hit West End musical will now run until November 2020 at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, taking the world of Oz well into 2020 for its 14th year in the capital.
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FeaturesIn pictures: ABTA’s 12 destinations to watch for 2020
GLT went to the launch of ABTA’s Travel Trends 2020 report to find out about the destinations for groups to look out for next year.
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NewsStep into the roaring 1920s at Blenheim Palace’s new exhibition
Let’s Misbehave – Blenheim Palace in the 1920s will run from 15th February to 13th April next year.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen
“My heart was pounding at the end and I just couldn’t hold back the tears” - just one of the comments I hear on the way out of the Noël Coward theatre, affirming my initial thoughts that the story of Dear Evan Hansen resonates with people from all walks of ...
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NewsExclusive group visits revealed at Beaulieu
Ranging from guided tours, new openings and exhibitions, there’s lots coming up at Beaulieu in the New Forest for group travel organisers to keep on the radar.