What else is new? – Page 9
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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.
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FeaturesFrom fam trip to luxurious group river cruise with Scenic
GTO Marian Durbidge organised a river cruise for her group with Scenic after experiencing the luxurious offer during a Reader Club trip.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: tour and coach operators see ‘both sides’
We hear from a tour operator and coach company about balancing the needs of the groups and the hotels.
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NewsSee Queen Mother’s private apartment at Walmer Castle
Walmer Castle & Gardens in Kent has opened the private apartment of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Port for the first time.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin
Prepare to be dazzled and whisked off your feet, quite literally, for a Disney classic that has stood the test of time.
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FeaturesBlue Badge Guide: why the town of Barnard Castle is great for groups
Blue Badge Guide Tom Keating on group friendly attractions in and around Barnard Castle in County Durham.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: discover the charm of historic St Albans
From Roman history to beautiful green spaces, St Albans packs a punch for group visitors. Here’s what’s on offer during a day trip.
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NewsOscar-winning Ghost the Musical will tour the UK
Ghost the Musical will make a return to the stage this summer, embarking on a UK tour for the first time since 2019.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: what hoteliers and providers do to help
From offering an allocation of single rooms without extra charges to discussing the matter with groups, we hear from hoteliers about single supplements.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: how group organisers get around them
Some GTOs have actually found a positive side to encouraging their members to share a room.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: what do GTOs think
GTOs have their say on the extra charges for accommodation when it comes to single rooms or single occupancy.