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Creative magnificence In the winter issue of the AGTO Magazine we brought news of Cirque du Soleil’s production of ‘Corteo’ that has now just opened at the Royal Albert Hall in London. As we reported, this is a Cirque du…

In this newsletter: CORRECTION - Tourism Insights Conference and ETW Parliamentary Reception date - 18th March Happy new year….??? Visitor Economy Advisory Council news ETAs now rolled out for worldwide, non-European visitors Tourism Insights Conference and Parliamentary Reception tickets –…

By Carlie Newman GTO   The big one is THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA*** on at the Dominion Theatre, London, booking until 18 October 2025). Based very closely on the film but with added songs and a close relationship with the…

Happy New Year from Westminster Abbey! We hope that you had a pleasant and restful Christmas time. In January, you can attend our regular lunch time talk in St Margaret's Church and spend and evening with Dan Jones in the…

    WIN a stay with Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping! We’ve got the grandest of finales for you to finish off our Essex Elves 2024 competitions! We have teamed up with Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping to…

  Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been awarded Best for Solo Travellers at Cruise Critic UK’s Best in Cruise Awards 2024. Praised for its outstanding programme for solo cruisers, including dedicated welcome drinks parties, mixed dining tables, solo traveller meet-ups…

  When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your time? I don't work anyway, my retirement time is being a GTO   If you could have dinner with any musical/theatrical figure, who would it be? Undoubtably Judi Dench…

What was your first job? And how did you get into travel? My first job was as a trainee reservations clerk for a North London based short break Tour Operator (Stallard Holidays) run by the father of my sister's boyfriend…