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www.todaytixgroup.com Encore Tickets As part of the TodayTix group, Encore controls a global inventory of theatre and attraction products in London, the USA, Canada and Australia. With over 20 years experience as a travel trade specialist, Encore is able to assist with your reservations for theatre and attraction tickets. [...]

By |2023-09-13T10:41:28+00:00August 11th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Template Ticket Post

Explore London with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

New CTA member Uber Boat by Thames Clippers offers a great way to travel through London and enjoy the city’s landmarks. The River Bus stops at 24 piers across the capital linking key locations such as the Battersea, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Tower of London, Greenwich and North Greenwich for The [...]

By |2023-07-07T15:07:05+00:00July 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Explore London with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

Anne Boleyn prayer book on loan at Hampton Court Palace

The Book of Hours prayer book, once owned by Anne Boleyn, is currently on loan display at Hampton Court Palace until 30 October. Groups can see the book that features Anne’s signature and her personal inscriptions. Anne Boleyn’s Book of Hours been loaned to Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII’s ‘pleasure palace’, by Hever Castle in [...]

By |2023-05-18T11:14:05+00:00May 18th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Anne Boleyn prayer book on loan at Hampton Court Palace

Mersey Ferries launches 2023 programme

Mersey Ferries has launched its full programme for the year ahead including a varied range of cruises for groups of all sizes.  Manchester Ship Canal cruises offer a six-hour round-trip along the historic waterway. Cruises depart from either Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wirral or Liverpool Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal (Pier Head). There is stunning industrial architecture [...]

By |2023-02-10T08:42:23+00:00February 10th, 2023|Ferry, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Mersey Ferries launches 2023 programme

Exclusive trade visits to Ambassador Cruise Line vessels

Ambassador Cruise Line has opened registrations for a UK-wide ship visit programme for trade partners and agents. The initiative offers the opportunity to sample the ‘Ambassador experience’ on board either Ambience (currently in service) or Ambition (launching May 2023), at a port that is convenient. From 12 May 2023, Ambassador will sail from seven UK [...]

By |2023-02-10T08:42:30+00:00February 10th, 2023|Ferry, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Exclusive trade visits to Ambassador Cruise Line vessels

Seasonal groups update from Visit Exeter Newsletter

There is plenty to look forward to this autumn and winter in Exeter for groups, including exploring the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market as part of a Festive Showcase with the English Riviera. And the new Hotel Indigo is set to open in Exeter this month.  Exeter is a great destination for a day trip or [...]

By |2022-11-02T10:24:16+00:00November 2nd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seasonal groups update from Visit Exeter Newsletter

CTA members’ generosity raises £1,725 for Liverpool homeless charity

The raffle held at the Liverpool Conference in February raised an amazing total of £1,725 which was donated to a prominent local centre which supports thousands of people in the city who are experiencing homelessness. The donation was acknowledged by the centre in a letter to CTA: “On behalf of The Whitechapel Centre I would [...]

By |2022-06-06T12:46:12+00:00June 6th, 2022|Attractions, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on CTA members’ generosity raises £1,725 for Liverpool homeless charity

Prepare for Burns Night with Strathmore Hotels

Strathmore Hotels is inviting everyone to forget about 'January Blues’: dust of your kilt and enjoy traditional Scottish food and entertainment in 2022 for some fun Burns celebrations. With Burns day breaks becoming more popular for coach tours Strathmore has limited availability for two- or three-night stays in 2022 so coach groups can start the year off [...]

By |2021-09-09T14:55:56+00:00September 9th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Prepare for Burns Night with Strathmore Hotels

COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 15/02/21

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 [...]

By |2021-02-18T14:17:13+00:00February 15th, 2021|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 15/02/21

Scone Palace

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 [...]

By |2021-02-01T17:08:32+00:00January 27th, 2021|Scotland Attractions, Scotland page, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Scone Palace

Hever Castle 2021 events for groups

Hever Castle & Gardens is delighted to be working with group organisers and travel trade partners again and bookings are now being taken for 2021 with changes to processes and procedures in line with the government’s COVID-19 regulations. Groups can book for 2021 at 2020 prices if booked by the end of this year. The [...]

By |2020-12-17T09:34:39+00:00December 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Hever Castle 2021 events for groups

Update on local lockdowns in Wales

CPT has issued an update regarding travel to the areas of local lockdown in Wales. The view of Visit Wales is that the restrictions apply to both residents of the areas in lockdown, and visitors from outside the area. Therefore this means that:  Travel in, to or from the area is restricted to anyone with [...]

By |2020-10-02T07:58:06+00:00October 2nd, 2020|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Update on local lockdowns in Wales

Let’s get touring – Listing of those planning to open for coach groups

The listings below were originally compiled in summer/autumn 2020 to provide updates on procedures for those suppliers able to welcome groups at their hotels and attractions as well as booking procedures and direct contacts. We are currently in the process of inviting suppliers to review and update the information for the re-starting of coach tours [...]

By |2021-05-04T16:17:51+00:00August 12th, 2020|Covid-19 Update, News, Restart, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Let’s get touring – Listing of those planning to open for coach groups

COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 22/06/20

COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 22/06/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 22 June 2020 23 June 2020 24 June 2020 25 June 2020 26 June 2020   22 June 2020 ...   Tourism Alliance update: VisitEngland recovery webinars for businesses VisitEngland is hosting [...]

By |2020-07-09T20:28:05+00:00June 23rd, 2020|Covid-19 Update, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 22/06/20

Towergate updates on dedicated hub

CTA partner Towergate reminds members that it has provided an exceptionally useful hub which has updates on a whole range of issues surrounding Covid-19. Its latest update reinforces the fact that as businesses reopen, duty of care is as important as it ever has been. A recent bulletin from Towergate provided detail around the risk control [...]

By |2020-06-25T12:22:45+00:00June 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Towergate updates on dedicated hub

CTA members welcome to Elman Wall webinar 2 June

The Elman Wall team is hosting its 3rd session predominantly for travel industry clients and friends, so you are invited to join them, at a special Zoom Conference Covid-19 Update Webinar: Changes, Challenges & Recovery on Tuesday 2 June at 2pm. The rules on extended furlough arrangements until the end of October are to be [...]

By |2020-05-29T12:08:56+00:00May 27th, 2020|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on CTA members welcome to Elman Wall webinar 2 June

COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 18/05/20

COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 18/05/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 19 May 2020   20 May 2020   22 May 2020   19 May 2020 ... ETOA webinar Here is the link to the ETOA webinar Crisis and Recover: UK Employment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjxW7QF4yIs [...]

By |2020-07-09T20:28:58+00:00May 20th, 2020|Covid-19 Update, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 18/05/20

Rachel de Thame launches Gardens and Health Week for National Garden Scheme

CTA member National Garden Scheme has launched new films to help demonstrated the powerful and positive benefits of gardens to health and wellbeing. The campaign is led by gardening broadcaster and National Garden Scheme ambassador, Rachel de Thame, with a film telling how her garden was crucial during 2018 and 2019 when she was diagnosed with and underwent treatment for [...]

By |2020-05-13T12:01:03+00:00May 13th, 2020|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Rachel de Thame launches Gardens and Health Week for National Garden Scheme

COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 27/04/20

COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 27/04/20 More updates of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 27 April 2020 28 April 2020 29 April 2020 30 April 2020   27 April 2020 ... Transport Committee invites contributions on impact of coronavirus on UK transport The Commons Transport Committee [...]

By |2020-07-09T20:29:00+00:00April 29th, 2020|Covid-19 Update, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 27/04/20

COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 06/04/20

COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 06/04/20 Here is a further update of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Go to date: 6 April 2020 7 April 2020 8 April 2020 9 April 2020 6 April 2020 ... Received from Tourism Alliance: Tourism Alliance has been working with the Local Government [...]

By |2020-07-09T20:29:02+00:00April 9th, 2020|Covid-19 Update, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 06/04/20

COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 30/3/20

COVID-19 Updates - week commencing 30/3/20 Here is a rolling update of developments from the government and various links to interpretation and guidance. Apologies for the length of the updates, but since this is critical information, we have not edited the submissions from other bodies and have included them in full. Go to date: 30 [...]

By |2020-07-09T20:29:03+00:00April 2nd, 2020|Covid-19 Update, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on COVID-19 Updates – week commencing 30/3/20

Fantastic Fam to Shakespeare’s Globe and The View from the Shard

CTA members enjoyed a fantastic Fam trip in London earlier this month in an event organised by Shakespeare’s Globe and The View from The Shard. The group enjoyed a guided tour ofThe Globe, a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse, followed by a buffet lunch at The Swan Bar is The Globe’s on-site restaurant with [...]

By |2020-02-14T12:59:38+00:00February 14th, 2020|Events, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Fantastic Fam to Shakespeare’s Globe and The View from the Shard

CTA Fam trip to Kent and Northern France 26-28 April 2020

CTA, in partnership with RB Coaches, Ashford International Hotel, Visit Kent, DFDS and Calais Tourist Office has organised a Fam Trip for CTA members. The itinerary runs from Sunday 26 April until the afternoon of Tuesday 28 April. It includes two nights' accommodation with all breakfasts and dinners included. This is a great opportunity to [...]

By |2020-02-14T11:58:54+00:00January 30th, 2020|Events, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on CTA Fam trip to Kent and Northern France 26-28 April 2020

Invitation and Fam trip for VisitScotland Expo 1-2 April

VisitScotland invites you to their premier business to business travel trade event, VisitScotland Expo, to be held at the new P&J Live conference centre in Aberdeen on the 1st & 2ndApril 2020. The combination of pre-scheduled appointments and trade show provides an ideal platform for you to develop your Scotland programmes. It gives you the [...]

By |2019-11-12T15:12:37+00:00November 12th, 2019|Events, News, Partner, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Invitation and Fam trip for VisitScotland Expo 1-2 April

Looking forward to our Summer event in Brighton including VisitScotland workshop for operators

As in previous years, VisitScotland will be holding a Scotland workshop on  the morning after the CTA Summer BBQ on Monday 29 July, and will be bringing a fantastic selection of 23 Scottish businesses including members and non-members of the CTA. This is the largest and most varied list of suppliers to attend the workshop [...]

By |2019-07-11T08:18:52+00:00July 10th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Looking forward to our Summer event in Brighton including VisitScotland workshop for operators

ENGLISH HERITAGE – Travel Trade Pass

English Heritage is pleased to offer CTA members the opportunity to apply for an English Heritage annual Travel Trade Pass, that provides free entry to our wealth of historic sites across the country. To apply for a Travel Trade Pass, please complete the form at: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/group-visits/travel-trade-pass-application English Heritage will send a company Travel Trade Pass that [...]

By |2021-03-30T11:54:01+00:00June 11th, 2019|Benefits, Uncategorized|Comments Off on ENGLISH HERITAGE – Travel Trade Pass

LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN – Complimentary Admission

Complimentary admission to The Lost Gardens of Heligan for CTA Operator & guest 200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance Twenty-nine years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1. It was only the chance discovery of a door in the ruins that [...]

By |2020-01-08T11:51:19+00:00June 11th, 2019|Benefits, Uncategorized|Comments Off on LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN – Complimentary Admission

Alun Jones RIP

CTA and the coaching world has lost another great friend with the passing of Alun Jones, Jones Motor Services of Flint. Alun was an active board director of CTA for many years and was universally known as a true gentleman who was always happy to chat and to help industry colleagues. Lorraine Jones and the [...]

By |2019-05-24T15:39:21+00:00May 24th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Alun Jones RIP

CTA members get privileged access to City Fair 2019

CTA members have the opportunity to take part at preferential rates in ETOA's City Fair, which follows the CTA AGM in London on Sunday 16 June. ETOA is inviting CTA Coach Operators with European Business to City Fair 2019, 16-18 April, the event for European cities, destinations and suppliers to showcase all of their tourism products [...]

By |2019-03-28T14:41:41+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on CTA members get privileged access to City Fair 2019

Amsterdam mini cruises from DFDS

DFDS is urging operators to book one of its Amsterdam mini cruise offers for Autumn/Winter 2019 and secure the dates you want. It points out some of the benefits operators and their customers can expect: Two nights onboard and up to five hours exploring the stunning Dutch capital. Fantastic onboard facilities, including bars, restaurants, a cinema, casino and [...]

By |2019-03-28T14:16:09+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Amsterdam mini cruises from DFDS

Have you checked your vehicles with ULEZ checker?

With just over a month to go before the London Ultra-Low Emissions Zone comes into force, CPT is advising operators to use the TfL ULEZ checker to confirm their vehicles will be recognised and avoid any Penalty Charge Notices. Int points out that the default position is that all vehicles are deemed non-compliant, unless proved [...]

By |2019-03-28T11:35:52+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Have you checked your vehicles with ULEZ checker?

IPS 2018 shows decline in inbound visitors to UK

Preliminary 2018 figures from the International Passenger Survey show that inbound visitor numbers were down by 4 per cent last year while spending was down by  £1.7billion (7 per cent). The IPS, produced by the Office for National Statistics, reports that while visitor numbers were down by 2-3 per cent for the main categories of [...]

By |2019-03-28T11:31:08+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on IPS 2018 shows decline in inbound visitors to UK

Factsheet from EU on possible No-Deal Brexit

With continuing uncertainty about any final Brexit resolution, the EU has released a Factsheet on travel to the EU for UK residents in the event of a No Deal Brexit. The EU advice says that UK nationals travelling to the EU will face extra border checks, with travellers asked for information including the duration and [...]

By |2019-03-28T11:29:52+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Factsheet from EU on possible No-Deal Brexit

New electric restaurant boat for Rendezvous Hotel

The Rendezvous Hotel in Skipton in North Yorkshire is launching a new £300,000 electric-powered restaurant boat to give groups the opportunity to experience the tranquillity and scenery of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The 60-foot long ‘Eco Swan’ is due to enter service later in the summer and can seat up to 60. It has [...]

By |2019-03-28T11:22:12+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New electric restaurant boat for Rendezvous Hotel

Festive offers from Crieff Hydro

Crieff Hydro is promoting its 2019 festive package at the Ballachulish Hotel which sits alongside the loch at the foot of Glencoe. The Ballachulish Christmas package includes four nights arriving on 23 December with DBB on the first night with arrival tea and cake; DBB on 24 December with a glass of sparkling wine, and [...]

By |2019-03-28T11:15:11+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Festive offers from Crieff Hydro

Leeds Castle 900th anniversary celebrations

In 2019, Leeds Castle will be celebrating its 900th anniversary with a series of new attractions and special events. Open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Leeds Castle has plenty for groups in 2019, from new adventure golf, gardens and a special carnival, to exploring the yew-tree maze and punting on the moat. [...]

By |2019-03-28T11:13:00+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Leeds Castle 900th anniversary celebrations

Venus Clipper launches at shipyard

MBNA Thames Clippers’ new Venus Clipper boat has entered the water for the first time at Wight Shipyard Co in East Cowes. The vessel is undergoing a series of system tests and sea trials, before making her way from the Isle of Wight to the River Thames. Once in London she will become the 19th [...]

By |2019-03-28T11:08:21+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Venus Clipper launches at shipyard

Strathmore Hotels seasonal offers

Strathmore Hotels is promoting its festive offers for November and December with a promise that your group will have a holiday not to forget with festive cheer, dancing and singing and plenty to do and see at each hotel. Turkey & Tinsel packages are available from £35 for four nights at Cumbria Grand Hotel, Lake [...]

By |2019-03-28T10:36:21+00:00March 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Strathmore Hotels seasonal offers

Latest Silver Travel Survey provides insight on coach holiday market

Following a presentation at CTA’s 2018 Conference by Silver Travel Advisor’s Debbie Marshall, CTA agreed to support the annual survey carried out on behalf of the mature travellers’ review website in order to get some further insight into coach tour passengers’ perceptions and experiences. The 2019 Silver Travel Advisor Survey provides a very interesting snapshot [...]

By |2019-03-18T15:56:34+00:00March 18th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Latest Silver Travel Survey provides insight on coach holiday market

Familiarisation trip for CTA coach operators to Amiens – 4-6 April

CTA member Stuart Render Tourism, working in partnership with Backwaters Tours, the Somme Tourist Board and its regional partners, is offering CTA coach operator members the opportunity to discover the Amiens and Somme region of northern France on a fam trip that takes place from Thursday 4 April to Saturday 6 April. The invitation is [...]

By |2019-03-13T13:27:57+00:00March 13th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Familiarisation trip for CTA coach operators to Amiens – 4-6 April

CTA Drinks Reception at BTTS opening day

We are delighted to confirm a special Drinks Reception for CTA members and potential members to be held on the afternoon of the opening day of the British  Tourism and Travel Show. The reception will be in the Club Lounge in Hall 8 at the NEC at 3pm on Wed 20 March. If you haven't [...]

By |2019-03-08T08:03:18+00:00March 6th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on CTA Drinks Reception at BTTS opening day

Join us for the Pre-conference Fam trip in Cambridge

The CTA Conference kicks off with a Fam trip to Cambridge to enjoy the Classic Cambridge Walking Tour, kindly arranged by Visit Cambridge. If you have already registered for the Conference, just book a place on the Fam trip via this link  If you haven't booked for the Conference & Workshop yet, here's the link [...]

By |2019-02-13T16:41:41+00:00February 13th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Join us for the Pre-conference Fam trip in Cambridge

Helen Bowron appointed as new Communications Director

The Coach Tourism Association has appointed Helen Bowron to the new position of Communications Director.  Helen has extensive experience of the group travel industry, dating back to 1984, including working with an inbound ground handler, a Japanese wholesaler,  scheduled American Tour Operator and a wide range of online intermediaries.  Helen will continue as a director [...]

By |2019-02-07T11:35:02+00:00February 7th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Helen Bowron appointed as new Communications Director
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