What else is new? – Page 8
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NewsCTA reports good progress at AGM and networking event
Members of the Coach Tourism Association enjoyed visits to Blenheim Palace and Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries during the two-day event.
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NewsTower of London will be transformed with Remembrance display
The Tower of London will be illuminated for a moving light and sound show during this year’s Remembrance period.
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InterviewMargaret Thorpe: sell-out holidays and fantastic feedback
Group organiser Margaret Thorpe about arranging visits for her U3A group after spending her career in travel.
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NewsWalk inside Van Gogh’s paintings with immersive experience
An immersive multimedia show celebrating Vincent van Gogh’s life and work is set to come to the UK following its successful run in North and South America.
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ColumnSleep tourism, promoting Rwanda and the Taylor Swift effect
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on negative word association, more silly trends and the impact of a superstar.
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InterviewGroup highlights and fun facts about Kynren
We caught up with Wendy Wilshere, head of volunteer casting and engagement at Kynren, to find out how groups can make the most of a trip to the huge open air show in County Durham.
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Features30 facts to celebrate 30 years of LeShuttle
As LeShuttle (formerley Eurotunnel Le Shuttle) marks its 30th anniversary in 2024. Here are 30 facts about this remarkable feat of engineering, which highlight its significance, innovation and impact on both sides of the Channel.
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NewsGTOs: how our coach drivers go the extra mile
Group travel organisers share their experiences of great coach drivers and the difference they make to day trips and holidays.
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FeaturesThe single supplements debate
We consider all sides of the single supplements debate for groups including how GTOs get around them and hotelier and coach operator perspectives.
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FeaturesFrench Brothers skipper: what I love about my job
Serena De Sousa Dunne has been a skipper with Berkshire-based French Brothers for more than seven years. She shares her favourite area to cruise in and why she loves her job.
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FeaturesNorthern Ireland’s most famous filming locations revealed
Find out which attractions and destinations linked to TV and movies made the top ten most popular places for visitors.
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NewsSoap stars take to the stage in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Charlie Brooks and Liam Fox have kicked off the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as The Childcatcher and Grandpa Potts respectively.
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SponsoredChichester Festival Theatre: Cameron Mackintosh on new Oliver! production
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that a brand-new production of Oliver! will open this summer at Chichester Festival Theatre.
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NewsWest End smash hit Six extends to 2025
Six has just extended its reign in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre with more than 152,000 seats now on sale.
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NewsKym Marsh and Faye Tozer to share lead in 101 Dalmatians
Pop stars Kym Marsh and Faye Tozer will take to the stage as Cruella de Vil in the new musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.
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InterviewMamma Mia! playwright Catherine Johnson on its 25th year
We speak to Catherine Johnson who wrote the book for the ABBA-inspired musical and screenplay for the movie adaptation.
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FeaturesA taster of Shakespeare’s Globe’s story & tour package for groups
We sample Shakespeare’s Globe’s Story & Tour package, as well as its new afternoon tea offer at the Swan Bar & Restaurant.
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NewsGTOs react to new ‘tourist tax’ for day trippers to Venice
Group travel organisers have had their say on a new entry fee for Venice which aims to curb over-tourism.
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NewsUpdates to 2025 RHS flower shows
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that it will be taking its flower shows to different locations across the country from next year.
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SponsoredHopetown Darlington will offer groups an immersive experience
Hopetown Darlington will be a 7.5-acre site encompassing a railway museum, exhibitions, festivals, events, café and shop, a railway-themed adventure play park and time travel immersive experience ride, and the chance to view live engineering in action.