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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year® judge on the 2023 finalists and the importance of the award
Alan Rennie, Ambassador Cruise Line’s business development manager, was one of the judges for the 2023 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®. He shares his experience.
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FeaturesGLT Show 2023: what first time exhibitors are looking forward to
Some of this year’s first time exhibitors told us why it was important for them to be at the Group Leisure & Travel Show in Milton Keynes on 5th October.
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GLT AwardsCruising the Greek islands with GTO of the Year prize money
Sue Shapland, Exmoor Extroverts, won the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® in 2019. She used her £2,000 prize money for a six-day Classical Greek cruise with Variety Cruises.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year winner spends prize money on Scandinavian cruise
Dave Hartle, Dave’s Trips, won the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® in 2022 and used his £2,000 prize money for a Scandinavian cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
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FeaturesChristmas short breaks and holidays for groups in 2023 and 2024
We pick out some fantastic festive short breaks, holidays and cruise ideas for future Christmas trips with your group.
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FeaturesFrances Tophill on travel and working with Alan Titchmarsh on BBC’s Gardeners’ World
We caught up with TV presenter Frances Tophill ahead of her GLT Show appearance on 5th October in Milton Keynes to discuss her love of travel and what it’s like working with gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: a day of world-firsts, food and football in Manchester
Birthplace of the industrial revolution, global claims to fame, and home to legendary bands, be inspired with a group visit to Manchester with this full day itinerary.
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InterviewBeamish’s penny-farthing rider on his love of the museum
We hear from Ian Bean, an engager at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, about how his role has changed over nearly 40 years of working at the heritage venue.
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FeaturesChristmas shopping experiences for groups to enjoy
A selection of Christmas markets and shopping destinations that come to life for the festive season.
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FeaturesOur first group holiday to the Isle of Wight was “a real treat”
Ray Spiller, group organiser for Broomfield Coach Trips in Essex, reports back from his group’s first ever holiday to the Isle of Wight.
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FeaturesHow to pack your suitcase to save on luggage fees and space
Travel experts have revealed the best way to pack to avoid being charged and save space.
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GLT AwardsPaul Zerdin on the GLT Awards, puppetry and seeing the world
We speak to ventriloquist and America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin ahead of his appearance at the 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony.
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Features2024 tickets and new performance date for Kynren in County Durham
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is set to make a spectacular return to its Bishop Auckland outdoor stage in County Durham for 2024, with tickets now on sale for GTOs, along with an additional show date due to popular demand.
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Features8 of the longest running West End shows
A look at some of London’s most popular theatre shows which are still entertaining audiences across Theatreland today.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: Coventry’s group-friendly experiences
Coventry is home to a wealth of things to do and discover from centuries-old history and heritage, to breath-taking architecture and impressive innovation.
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FeaturesTV presenter Matt Allwright: things you may not know about the GLT Show speaker
The One Show’s Matt Allwright will be appearing at the 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Show. Here he talks to us about everything from where’s on his travel bucket list to playing one of the most difficult instruments in the world.
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ReviewThe new-look National Portrait Gallery is a sight to behold
We went along to the new-look National Portrait Gallery in London which has reopened following its biggest transformation of all time.
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ReviewCruising Czech Republic’s unchartered waters with CroisiEurope
Jeannine Williamson joins a picturesque new river cruise with CroisiEurope to see what awaits groups along the Czech Republic’s uncharted waters.
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FeaturesNorway tops the most popular cruise destinations list
With its breathtaking views and spectacular fjords, Norway is the most searched for cruise destination according to new research.
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Features11 group-friendly Christmas light trails across the UK
From historic venues to beautiful gardens, here are 11 amazing light trails across the UK which are sure to give your group a festive day out.