NEWS IN BRIEF Agto chief executive Bugsgang stands down
Mike Bugsgang will stand down from his role as chief executive of the Association of Group Travel Organisers in December, following a three-year term of office. He will continue to run his
The Marmalady cocktail at the
Laura Ashley Belsfield Hotel in the Lake District
w Marmalade on menu for Paddington Bear push
VisitBritain is working with travel firms, attractions and destinations to promote marmalade-themed experiences ahead of the release of the Paddington Bear movie sequel. Paddington 2 will be released on
November 10, and VisitBritain can offer free exposure to tie in to the
bear’s famous love of marmalade.
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w Transport secretary unveils Stonehenge tunnel plans
The route for the £1.6 billion A303 upgrade near Stonehenge has been published by transport secretary Chris Grayling, linking the M3 and the M5. A tunnel near Stonehenge aims to “enhance the famous landmark” and will reconnect the two halves of the World Heritage site which is
currently split by the A303.
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Take a leap of faith inside Cheddar Gorge
Visitors to Cheddar Gorge & Caves can book two new activities: the Black Cat Free Fall, and two Cheddar-themed escape games. The Black Cat Free Fall inside
the Gough’s Cave is described as “a thrilling free-fall experience, before being softly caught and
safely lowered to the ground”.
cheddargorge.co.uk
Longleat and Woburn welcome red pandas
An endangered red panda cub has been born at Longleat – the fourth successful birth in the last three years. Meanwhile, a red panda
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called Mambo has arrived at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire – the second female red panda to move into a new enclosure in the Animal Encounters area of the Foot Safari.
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marketing and PR consultancy and seeks non-executive directorships in tourism. Bugsgang led the association
through a name change, raising its profile and increasing membership. He said: “I am delighted to be leaving the association in a
w Hoseasons sees LGBT clients book more lodges
Domestic operator Hoseasons says its commitment to diversity and inclusion means it is attracting more luxury lodge bookings from LGBT customers. Nearly a quarter of resorts
in the self-catering specialist’s boutique Autograph Lodge Holiday Collection reported a sharp increase in the number of LGBT couples at their locations
much a stronger position.” David Steele, Agto board
director, said: “We are extremely grateful to Mike for his leadership
and strategic direction.”
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over the last 12 months.
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w Scottish tourism ‘reassured’ by rates recommendations
Hospitality organisations welcomed Scottish finance minister Derek Mackay’s recommendation to extend the 12.5% business rates cap. The Scottish Tourism Alliance
(STA), British Hospitality Association (BHA) and Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) said in a joint statement that they were “encouraged” by Mackay’s response to the Barclay Review, which called for an overhaul of business rates.
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w Shearings unveils dedicated Britain and Ireland brochure
Shearings has separated its summer brochures to allow more focus on the tour operator’s core programmes: This is Britain & Ireland, This is Europe and This is Breakaways. The Britain and Ireland
Turner the red panda cub at Longleat
brochure features more than 40 new holidays including a five-day tour to Grantham to mark the centenary of the RAF; a tour from Land’s End to John O’Groats; and holidays to the Channel Islands by sea.
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