Skipton Boat Trips is located in the centre of an award-winning market town at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Whether it’s a one-hour cruise with an entertaining commentary and complimentary refreshments or an Afternoon Tea, Ploughman’s Lunch, Sunday lunch, or Fish & Chips cruise, at Skipton Boat Trips the goal is to make your [...]
Visit Herts’ latest Tourism Economic Impact Study shows that before the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the county’s visitor economy had topped £2.4billion for the first time ever, welcoming a record 29 million visitors in 2019. Independent research commissioned by Hertfordshire’s official Destination Management Organisation has revealed that £139million was spent on average in the local economy each month in [...]
As a specialist in the field of surety insurance broking to the UK coach & bus industry, Wrightsure’s Andy Day would be delighted to undertake a complimentary review of any coach tour operator’s current consumer protection arrangements to see how Wrightsure may be able to be of assistance to them. Any coach tour operator who [...]
The challenge is set and the competition is rising as Clayton Hotels join Dalata Hotel Group’s 43 hotels across Ireland and the UK to walk, run, hike or wheelchair around the world in 30 days! Despite the difficult times facing us all, Clayton colleagues will virtually travel the full length of the world throughout February - that's [...]
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust received a grant of £177,500 to support the rebuilding of audiences following the COVID-19 pandemic from the Garfield Weston Foundation Culture Fund. The funding will be used to support the redevelopment of the popular Victorian Ropery gallery at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, telling the 400-year-old story of ropemaking at Chatham – [...]
The Tourism Alliance has prepared a model letter that it is asking tourism businesses to send to the Government calling on them to offer the following support for tourism businesses as part of this year’s budget: Retain the 5% VAT Rate for 2021 and expand it to cover on-premises alcohol sales Extend Business Rates Relief [...]
CTA member Towergate Insurance reminds members of the government’s latest guidance on how BREXIT will affect future holidays taken in EU member states and other European countries. Towergate asserts that preparation is key and suggests some key points for your customers to consider: 1. Take out a travel insurance policy COVID-19 has shown us how [...]
Family-owned Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth has achieved success in the 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards winning the Gold award for Hotel of the Year along with Business Events and Wedding Venue and Dog Friendly Business. Having had a roller coaster of a year, the news brought a welcome boost to managing director Rosie Radwell and [...]
The Silver Travel Industry Report 2021 has been published by Silver Travel Advisor and includes some specific insights into coach tourism as a result of a partnership with CTA. The latest consumer survey conducted on behalf of Silver Travel Advisor focused on the desire for consumers to take coach holidays in the wake of the [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 15/02/21 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 15 February 2021 16 February 2021 18 February 2021 15 February 2021 ... Tourism Society: Join the Tourism Society for their 2nd session in the "Big Thinkers in Tourism" series [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 08/02/21 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 9 February 2021 10 February 2021 12 February 2021 9 February 2021 ... Tourism Alliance updates: New Border Control Measures The Government has announced new border control measures aimed at preventing [...]
CTA members can join a free webinar being organised by ETOA on 9 February at 16:00 hrs covering 'Changes to the treatment of VAT in Germany'. In the view of the German authorities, the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (Sonderregelungen für Reiseleistungen) is only available to companies within the European Union. It follows that non-EU companies that deliver [...]
UPDATE: Here is a recording of the virtual event. A virtual lobby on behalf of the coach industry is being hosted by Emma Hardy MP on Wednesday 10 February, 1030-1130. In attendance will be over twenty MPs representing their local coach companies, and representatives from the coach industry. An invitation has been sent to Grant [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 01/02/21 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 1 February 2021 2 February 2021 3 February 2021 4 February 2021 1 February 2021 ... Tourism Alliance updates: FCA Business Interruption Policy Checker and FAQ Following the Supreme Court test case [...]
A ministerial statement in a House of Commons debate on tourism this week has offered a small ray of light for those coach tour operators who have not been successful in gaining access to Covid grants because they don’t have a retail premises selling direct to consumers. Minister Nigel Huddlestone acknowledged that coach tour operators [...]
A ministerial statement in a House of Commons debate on tourism this week has offered a small ray of light for those coach tour operators who have not been successful in gaining access to Covid grants because they don’t have a retail premises selling direct to consumers. Tourism inister Nigel Huddleston acknowledged that coach tour [...]
COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 25/01/21 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 25 January 2021 26 January 2021 28 January 2021 25 January 2021 ... CPT updates: SWITZERLAND & NORWAY PASSENGER TRANSPORT BI-LATERAL AGREEMENTS We have previously updated members about the bi-lateral agreements between [...]
www.strathmorehotels.com 01355 266886 Strathmore Hotels is an established group of 8 hotels of individual charm and character. Our hotels are in popular tourist destinations in the UK; Perth – Salutation Hotel, Fort William – Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club and Alexandra Hotel, Oban – Royal Hotel, Inverness-shire – Nethybridge Hotel, Glasgow – Buchanan Hotel, Harrogate [...]
www.rbhmanagement.com 07771 333669 RBH Hotels UK is the UK’s leading hotel management company. RBH Hotels UK develop and manage properties across the UK offering a diverse collection of branded and independent hotels. We work in partnership with five of the most prestigious international hotel brands, including Hilton, IHG, Accor, Wyndham and Marriott. RBH Hotels [...]
www.marriott.co.uk 07785 995342 Winner of the AA Hotel Group Of The Year 2010-2011 Marriott offers you a choice of nearly 60 hotels across the UK and Ireland including 11 Hotel & Country Clubs set in hundreds of acres of parkland. Each hotel is conveniently located for you to explore the local area and all [...]
www.jurysinns.com 01923 422777 Staying at a Jurys Inn, you’ll be right in the heart of the city, with great sightseeing, shopping, cultural attractions and nightlife all on your doorstep. All hotels have bedrooms with both double and single beds, or doubles with sofa beds. Ideal for up to 3 adults or families and include [...]
www.jupiterhotels.co.uk 0161 234 6062 Operating 31 UK hotels under the Mercure and Holiday Inn brands, as well as 2 independent hotels. Jupiter Hotels is the perfect partner for your leisure needs. Our property portfolio includes 3- & 4-star country houses, city centre and seaside locations, all ideal locations when touring the UK. From the [...]
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www.dalatahotelgroup.com 07540 243353 Dalata was founded in June 2007 by Pat McCann, who acquired a group of companies from Choice Hotels Ireland and in 2008 rebranded its leased hotels under its own Maldron Hotels brand. Since then, Dalata has built a centralised management team with expertise across all areas of the hotel business. Dalata [...]
www.crieffhydrofamily.com 01764 651837 At Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, we make it easy to organise inspiring group tours of Scotland. Your guests enjoy the individuality of a local hotel, with the high standards of a national group. And you get expert support and seamless booking. Each hotel is part of the Crieff Hydro family [...]
www.classicbritain.com 01357 529129 Classic Britain for Groups, represents over 250 Group orientated hotels. Recognised as being the specialist for providing well-researched and inspirational packages across the UK. We work closely with our member hotels, carrying-out regular inspections means we know all of our hotels inside out. We offer the best rate and supply you [...]
www.cairnhotelgroup.com 07918 151 256 The Cairn Group are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience in delivering exceptional customer service across our diverse range of hotels, bars and restaurants. Our professional team are well versed in creating tailor made solutions, so whether you’re looking to place a tour series or a [...]
www.bestwestern.co.uk 0844 387 6400 With over 220 group friendly hotels in Great Britain, Best Western has something for everyone with country retreats, city centre locations, seaside breaks, each hotel with their own story to tell. Our dedicated groups team will assist in finding the perfect hotel for your group.
www.bespokehotels.com 07725 464515 The only common factors here are great service, a flair for hospitality and recognition that our guests will be treated as individuals. Each of our properties is tailored throughout to enhance its essential character whilst meeting the needs of your discerning groups. Bespoke Hotels has grown to represent over 90 properties, and [...]
www.almarosehotels.com 07741 325452 Almarose Hotels & Resorts are an independent hotel management company who own and operate an award-winning portfolio of 21 four star properties throughout the UK. Locations include Oxford, Cambridge and Cheltenham trading under Hilton, Mercure and Marriott brands. With over 2,800 bedrooms and 220 meeting rooms, the portfolio also includes 18 [...]
www.accorhotels.com 020 8237 8800 As part of one of the largest hotel groups – with over 4,000 properties in 90 countries – Accor Hospitality offers an unparalleled range of destinations and brands to suit all your travel requirements. The Group’s hotel operations include complementary brands -from luxury to budget – that are recognized and [...]
www.group-travel.com 01432 277666 Founded in 1972, Norman Allen Group Travel (NAGT) is a family owned and managed company. Our activities exclusively involve group travel and we are dedicated to providing quality British, Irish, European and Worldwide tours by coach and by air. Our offices are in Herefordshire, one of England’s most unspoilt and scenic [...]
www.greatdays.co.uk 0161 928 9966 Greatdays Travel Group is one of the leading ‘group travel’ tour wholesalers in the UK for both incoming and outgoing tourism serving Great Britain, Europe and Worldwide destinations. Founded over 25 years ago we remain a family owned business, providing an efficient, personal and friendly service with over 40 employees [...]
www.ashleynewey.co.uk 01325 389567 Our small team develops innovative programmes for coach holidays and supplies itineraries based at quality hotels across the UK, to match the requirements of each individual operator’s profile. Our prices include all aspects of the holiday package with multiple hotel allocations enabling us to offer excellent value for an excellent product. [...]
www.albatrosstravel.com 01732 879191 The Albatross Travel Group are the UK’s largest wholesaler, offering Coach Operators a wide variety of top destinations at the lowest rates. Handling around 3000 groups per year and employing over 70 full-time staff, Albatross still retains its “small company” attitude to doing business with its supplier and client partners. Part [...]
www.actiontours.co.uk 01952 462462 Action Tours has established itself as a leading specialist wholesaler for group travel to the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man and Europe. Punching well above its weight in a very competitive industry, this Shropshire-based company now has 25 years experience in providing inventive and affordable tailor-made holidays for groups. [...]
www.visitscotlandtraveltrade.com 0131 472 2431 CTA Partner Member
www.visitabdn.com 01224 900506 Situated in the north east of Scotland, Aberdeen and the surrounding area Aberdeenshire offer a truly authentic Scottish experience. A vibrant city, distilleries, castles, food and drink experiences, and stunning scenery await. A wide range of group friendly accommodation is available, from budget city centre hotels to country house properties, all at very [...]
www.ssdalliance.com 07833 518819 The South of Scotland has shaped the nation’s history and culture for centuries, the borderland where Scotland truly starts. Exploring the rolling hills and rugged picturesque coastlines of the Scottish Border, you realise this region is defined as much by its landscape as it is by its spellbinding abbeys, fascinating heritage [...]
www.calmac.co.uk 07867527690 CTA Partner member
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www.glentonholidays.com 0141 241 6064
www.nts.org.uk 0131 243 9304 Enjoy the best of Scotland with the National Trust for Scotland. With over 90 of the top historic attractions across the country including the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Culzean Castle, Glencoe, Culloden Battlefield, Inverewe & Threave Gardens, all NTS properties in Glasgow and Edinburgh and many sites on Scotland’s [...]
www.scone-palace.co.uk 01738 554929 Rich in Scottish History There can be few places of interest in Scotland as historically potent as Scone Palace. When you visit the Palace you are walking in the footsteps of Scotland’s ancient founding fathers, both pagan and Christian. It was an important religious gathering place of the Picts, it was [...]
www.rbge.org.uk 07776 164 107 The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is world renowned for its horticultural excellence in over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Nestled in the Scottish Borders, Dawyck Botanic Garden is home to one of Scotland’s finest arboreta including some of Britain’s oldest and tallest trees. In Dumfries & Galloway lies Logan [...]
www.newlanark.org 01555 661345 New Lanark World Heritage Site is the perfect destination for your group’s outing. The heart of New Lanark is a living and working village which is situated in an outstanding location by the majestic Falls of Clyde. There are activities for all ages to enjoy including the many attractions of the [...]
www.gretnagreen.com 01461 338441 Romance, scandal, intrigue… whisky, cashmere, golf… One of Scotland’s most compelling historical tales marries with the best of ‘Made in Scotland’. This famous village on the Scottish border is a popular place to visit… famous for runaway weddings, it also makes a great place to stop while travelling north or south. [...]
www.floorscastle.com 01573 223 333 Floors Castle is Scotland’s largest inhabited castle, a magnificent William Adam creation standing in spectacular parklands on the outskirts of Kelso, in the Scottish Borders. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, from the grand Ballroom to the Bird room the interiors are filled with the fine art, furniture [...]
www.dewars.com 01887 822013 Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, Highland Perthshire The Aberfeldy Distillery is located on the banks of the river Tay three miles from the birthplace of our founder, John Dewar, and is the only distillery built by the Dewar family. Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery offers guided tours for groups throughout the year. Tours can be [...]
www.continuumattractions.com 01904 527708 Live the story at Continuum Attractions, where fascinating stories are brought to life in unforgettable ways. Witness the drama at Emmerdale The Tour, ascend the 170 metre tall Emirates Spinnaker Tower, discover Edinburgh’s underground history at The Real Mary King’s Close, immerse yourself in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, discover 1000 years of [...]
