What's New? – Page 27
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NewsDaish’s Holidays reports coach holiday booking rise
The appetite for staycations remained strong in 2023 for independent family-owned UK coach holiday group Daish’s Holidays, with the firm witnessing increased growth in both annual turnover and coach travel to its 12 hotels.
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NewsShieldhall’s sailing programme includes new D-Day 80 cruises
The volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall in Southampton have released details of the ship’s 2024 sailing progamme which includes some returning favourite cruises and new trips.
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FeaturesSome of the GLT team’s favourite places to visit
The Group Leisure & Travel team have been here, there and everywhere throughout 2023. We’ve picked out one of our favourite visits from each month to help inspire your next group trip.
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InterviewMan City: head of stadium tours on what groups can expect from the home of the Champions
We spoke to Andy Begg, stadium tours lead at Manchester City Football Club, to find out more about why groups may want to consider a visit to the blue half of Manchester.
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FeaturesFestive cheer… Barnet U3A enjoy a Christmas lunch cruise in Windsor
Group travel organiser, Elizabeth Hodgson shares a fabulous festive experience with the Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company.
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GLT AwardsJackie Cook: Success all round and tailoring group trips
A client manager at Success Tours, Jackie Cook talks to us about tailoring group trips and how to get the best value.
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NewsHundreds of group visitors attend cathedral’s special Christmas concert
More than 500 group visitors attended Salisbury Cathedral’s annual Carol Concert for Groups with a special mention for one GTO.
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FeaturesWhat a year! Our 10 most read articles of 2023
It has been a fantastic and memorable year for group travel. Here’s a look at the website content you’ve found most interesting throughout 2023.
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NewsI Should Be So Lucky trailer features Kylie Minogue and Stock Aitken Waterman hits
Official footage has been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the I Should Be So Lucky musical, showcasing bright costumes, timeless hits and vibrant routines.
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FeaturesHistoric Royal Palaces reveals amazing exhibitions
From royal-themed visits to hidden history and much more, Historic Royal Palaces is hosting a range of exhibitions across its sites in 2024.
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NewsThursford Christmas Spectacular freezes group prices for 2024 event
Groups can now book their tickets for the 2024 Thursford Christmas Spectacular at the same price as the 2023 event.
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FeaturesIn pictures: attractions in all their festive glory for Christmas 2023
A range of top attractions have been welcoming groups to explore their extravagant Christmas displays for the 2023 season. Here’s a look at just a few…
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Destination GuidesItinerary idea: discover Norwich’s links to medieval history and more
Take a journey on foot around a beautiful historic city and discover one of the most complete medieval street patterns in England - Norwich, the City of Stories.
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NewsGroups can get their tickets to see Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream winners
Groups can now book their tickets to see Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley in the West End’s Mamma Mia!, after the pair landed their dream roles of Sophie and Sky in the final of Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream.
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NewsCirque and RHS Flower Shows among Ticket Factory offers
The Ticket Factory has group tickets for a string of 2024 shows and events including Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic and energetic OVO performance.
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NewsGroup bookings now open for Warner’s new riverside hotel
The Runnymede on Thames Hotel, the newest addition to the Warner Hotels group, will open in autumn 2024 with group bookings now available.
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NewsHever Castle’s 2024 group events and offers
The team at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent have released their programme of events for groups throughout 2024 including Snowdrop Walks, a Celebration of Spring and Hever in Bloom.
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InterviewMary Gotts: ticking off her groups’ travel bucket lists
We speak to GTO Mary Gotts who has just about recovered from the shock of winning the 2023 Group Travel Organiser of the Year® Award.
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FeaturesThe Gunpowder Plot: travel back to 1605 in an explosive experience
We took part in The Gunpowder Plot, an immersive experience by Layered Reality at the Tower of London, to find out why groups have been opting for historical visits with a modern twist.
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NewsNext to Normal trailer teases groups ahead of West End transfer
The Donmar Warehouse production of Broadway’s Next to Normal, will transfer to London’s West End after a sold-out season.