What's New? – Page 63
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NewsCaledonian Leisure to launch programme of coach & self-drive holidays
Caledonian Leisure, trading as Caledonian Travel, has revealed it will be launching a programme of coach and self-drive holidays for 2021, having secured a multi-million pound investment.
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NewsAlexandra Burke and Jason Donovan announced for Joseph musical cast
Alexandra Burke will join Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with performances due to begin at the London Palladium on 1st July.
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NewsNottingham Castle to reopen its doors following £30 million redevelopment
Nottingham Castle has announced that it will reopen its doors on 21st June after a £30 million redevelopment, featuring more exhibitions and interactive displays.
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NewsFlying Scotsman to run in Norfolk for the first time
A set of new coach breaks have been launched to include the chance of travelling on the historic Flying Scotsman steam engine on the heritage Mid-Norfolk Railway for the first time in October.
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FeaturesGood to be back: photos from some of the attractions that have reopened to visitors
We pick some of the best photos from some of the attractions across the UK that welcomed back visitors this week.
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Destination GuidesExploring the best of Newark, Southwell & Sherwood for groups
Two vibrant Nottinghamshire towns packed full of history, and the beautiful Sherwood Forest - we look at some of the top attractions and activities in the region.
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ColumnClarity sought over ‘conflicting’ guidance about group coach trips
The confusing situation regarding advice for group coach trips as part of the Government’s roadmap needs clarity. After a lot of chasing, this is what we know.
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NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2022/23 programme features new British Isles sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its 2022/23 cruise programme featuring a host of sailings around the British Isles, European city breaks as well as an ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ itinerary.
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NewsGroup Leisure & Travel Awards 2021 will culminate in ceremony broadcast online
The annual ceremony, which exclusively features the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®, is to be presented online again this year and broadcast through the GLT website on 28th October.
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News‘Magna Carta’ of football to go on display at the National Football Museum
An ancient manuscript which details the birthplace of football will go on display at the National Football Museum in Manchester, which is planned to reopen on 27th May 2021.
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NewsGroup Leisure & Travel Show perfectly timed for GTOs planning trips for 2022
The focus of the Group Leisure & Travel Show, planned for 7th October 2021, will be on inspiration and group bookings for 2022.
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Destination GuidesStrange-cations: 11 weird and wonderful places to visit in the UK
If you are looking for a more unusual trip to take with your group in the UK, here are 11 places to inspire a quirky day trip or longer break.
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NewsBeaulieu in Hampshire will showcase stunning sculptures
Beaulieu in Hampshire will be home to more than 250 sculptures this summer with a new exhibition showcasing the work of over 50 sculptors, throughout the grounds and gardens and inside the Montagu family home.
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FeaturesNew in Derby: a year of celebrating the past, present and future
The city of Derby is set for a triple celebration throughout 2021 with new attractions and highlights for groups visiting the area.
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NewsGardens and outdoor attractions were among the most visited in 2020, according to the latest figures
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released its visitor figures for 2020 showing that two gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and RHS Garden Wisley, have entered the top 10 for the first time.
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NewsEnglish Heritage plans to welcome groups back to more than 60 historical sites
Group visits to more than 60 English Heritage historic attractions, including Stonehenge, Eltham Palace and Gardens and Whitby Abbey, are set to resume from 17th May.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year® 2020, Christine Bennett on why organisers should put themselves forward for the Award
Christine Bennett, who won the 2020 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®, said the title gives GTOs the recognition they deserve for what they do.
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Features6 ‘free range’ staycation ideas for families in Herefordshire
From water sports and adventure breaks to relaxing escapes and historical visits, Herefordshire has some top options for families looking to shake off the post-lockdown blues.
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InterviewPat Cakebread: “I couldn’t do it without the group”
GTO for a Tesco Retired Colleagues group, Pat Cakebread, shares her favourite part of the job, how her members have changed over time and how it feels to make a difference.
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FeaturesExhibitions, festivals and flower show among Blenheim Palace’s 2021 highlights
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire has announced its 2021 programme including group-friendly events for visitors to make the most of the 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.