What's New? – Page 50
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NewsChanges to Group Leisure & Travel Show & GLT Awards ceremony
The GLT Show has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic and this year’s GLT Awards ceremony will take place as an online event.
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NewsSpecialist Journeys details plan to keep travellers safe and reassured in response to Covid-19
The group, which includes Brightwater Holidays, said the new programme has been created in order to protect and reassure guests following the pandemic.
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News‘We’re Good To Go’ scheme aims to boost UK tourism and reassure visitors
The new industry standard will help highlight attractions, accommodation and operators that can demonstrate that they’re adhering to Covid-19 guidance.
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NewsLeger Holidays acquires Shearings’ brand and will offer new tours in UK & Europe
The tour operator has announced that it will bring the iconic Shearings’ name “back to life” with a programme of new holidays available soon.
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NewsCoronavirus: how attractions, hotels & others are adapting to reopen safely
Although group visits aren’t possible right now, we thought it would be interesting to look at some of the changes tourist attractions are making so they can safely re-open as lockdown restrictions ease.
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NewsPlans unveiled for how people can celebrate Royal Ascot at Home
Details have been released for how you can take part in this year’s Royal Ascot which, for the first time in its history, is taking place behind closed doors.
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News2021 UK tour of Chicago The Musical announced
The show is set to open in March 2021 at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre and will visit locations across the UK throughout the year.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.