Just for groups! unveils 2019 Go Travelling issue


Tailormade tours specialist just for groups! has doubled the size of its Go Travelling publication, which provides ideas for group organisers. Harold Burke, sales director, said: “The nature of our business is so bespoke that a traditional brochure would never work for us, so we produce regular issues of Go Travelling where we enforce our tailor-made message. “This latest issue increased by


50% to 40 pages and this will continue to rise for future issues. “We cater for all types of groups,


from traditional retirement clubs and associations such as the U3A and Fine Arts Society to our travel club partners. “We are attracting more inbound


groups from China, Australia, Japan and Europe. We recently completed a 19-day geology tour around Ireland which attracted society members from across the US. “We’re delighted to be working


with several supportive tourist boards and partners, and our headline product for 2019 is Ireland, with eight tours featured.” The annual Kynren show in Bishop Auckland also features heavily in Go Travelling, as the event’s reputation grows. “It is now becoming a must-visit


event for every group,” said Burke. “We worked hard to provide a


cross-section of tours, like Kynren, that reflect the standard of holidays we provide for groups. “Many tours include our tour escorts which bring an extra


dimension to a holiday and provide the group leader with support. “We also seek out interesting places that groups can consider such


as National Trust properties including Chiddingstone Village, Sheffield Park and Petworth House. justforgroups.co.uk


travelgbi.com Bear Grylls Adventure opens at NEC


A new Merlin Entertainments attraction for thrill-seekers, created with adventurer Bear Grylls, has launched with discounts for groups.


The £20 million Bear Grylls


Adventure at the NEC in Birmingham is designed to test adrenaline junkies physically and mentally. It features a ‘Basecamp’ that is made up of four team and individual challenges, including the Survival Maze, Assault


Course, Target Archery and Break Out – Escape Rooms. Group travel organisers benefit from discounts of 10% on bookings of 10 people or more.


The four Basecamp activities


take 90 minutes to compete, and there is also the opportunity to take part in other adventures inspired by Grylls’ antics, including skydiving, climbing high ropes and diving. beargryllsadventure.com


Rendezvous reveals Leeds Liverpool


Canal dining option Skipton’s Rendezvous Hotel has introduced an evening dinner cruise option on the Leeds Liverpool Canal as an alternative to the hotel’s restaurant. The three-hour, three-course meal is thought to be the first hotel dinner cruise of this type along the 127-mile canal. Malcolm Weaving, Rendezvous


Hotel owner, said: “Our location by the Leeds Liverpool Canal offers a number of unique opportunities for groups. We already offer daytime boat trips [and] our new dinner cruise brings together the tranquillity of the canal, the magnificent Yorkshire scenery and locally sourced food.” rendezvous-skipton.co.uk


Firms urged to capitalise on growth in coach travel


The Coach Tourism Association and Excursions show are highlighting the potential of group and coach travel, as research shows more than 150 million coach trips are taken in the UK every year. These trips translate into a spend of £1.4 billion, with tourism experts predicting that the demand for coach travel will continue to increase. This growth will be partly


fuelled by the babyboomer generation, whose numbers in the UK are projected to rise from 12.7 million in 2019 to 16.9 million in 2035 – but also by increasing demand from millennials and families. Coach operators such as


Contiki offer dedicated tours for the 18-35 market, while Shearings is increasing its focus on families with the launch of dedicated Family Tours that include child and teen-friendly attractions such as a Harry Potter Studio tour


or a visit to Cadburys World. Fran Downton, senior


marketing manager at Tourism South East, said: “There is a huge choice of coach tours available, offering a variety of adventures for every demographic.”


October 2018 | TravelGBI 23


Autumn 2018 Issue


Jump into Ireland - where your holiday dreams come true!


A wonderful world of choice...


Welcome to our 2019 Go Travelling issue designed especially for group organisers.


It is filled with a selection of enticing suggestions from our extensive product range, that we hope will provide you with some inspiration on where to travel on your next group holiday.


You’ll find that most of our prices include the services of a just for groups! Tour Escort as a helping hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Many of the tours featured also include lots of admissions, often worth up to £50 or more! Whatever your requirements may be, we are happy to provide a ‘tailor made’ quote based on your preferences.


Our award-winning team have been arranging


‘tailor made’ holidays for over thirty five years and we have become ‘the company of choice’ for almost 500 group leaders who travel with us each year, safe in the knowledge that their members are in expert hands and financially protected.


You can be assured that we have the expertise at our fingertips that will help to ‘tailor make’ the perfect holiday for your members based on your particular interest and budget.


We will be delighted to provide you with a ‘free no obligation’ quotation – wherever you wish to travel in the world!


Harold Burke


Harold Burke Sales Director


Ireland has always been one of our best-selling destinations that draws groups back time and time again as there is simply so much to see and do. It’s a warm,


welcoming island just waiting to be explored, with something new and exciting around every twist and turn in the road. Find a sample of Ireland tours on pages 24 to 27, and to whet your appetite, here’s a taste of what you will discover as you read on...


Dublin & The Wonders of Wicklow


5 days, half board by coach from £399 Selected dates from April to October in 2019


Our wonders of Wicklow tour is based in the lovely resort of Bray where the Promenade starts from the harbour near Martello Terrace, the childhood home of James Joyce, and ends at the base of Bray Head. The Promenade is a mile long walk along the seafront and commands magnificent views of Bray Head and The Wicklow Mountains National Park.


Your 5 day itinerary: Day 1: From your local joining points, we head for our afternoon ferry crossing, from Holyhead, to Ireland and 4 nights at the Royal Bray Hotel.


Day 2: Today we tour through Avoca, visit the Glendalough Visitor Centre and then through the Wicklow Mountains to medieval Kilkenny where we have included a tour of the historic castle.


• All coach travel from your chosen mainland joining points • Return Holyhead to Dublin ferry crossing • Accommodation on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis • A choice of hotels to meet your requirements and budget


• Excursions and entrances as shown, or ‘tailor made’ to meet your preferences


• The service of a just for groups! Tour Escort (A discount applies if not required)


For your personalised ‘Tailor Made’ quote, please call us today on: 01603 886 740


Day 3: Today we enjoy a full day, heading first for an included visit to the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall, before spending time at leisure in Dublin.


Day 4: This morning we visit the picturesque resort of Dun Laoghaire with the afternoon free in Bray.


Day 5: We catch our morning ferry to and continue our journey homewards.


Included entrances and extras • Glendalough Visitor Centre


• Kilkenny Castle Guided Tour • Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall • Free use of hotel leisure facilities.


What we include in our Dublin & the Wonders of Wicklow tour


• Complete luggage handling (Excludes holidays by air and cruises)


• Free place allowance • Your own personal Sales Adviser to assist you throughout • Free promotional literature


Please refer to General Notes on page 40 for Terms & Conditions.


We will never be beaten on a ‘like-for-like’ quote


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