AGTO

London for Groups Live, Strand Palace Hotel, London
2021-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Strand Palace Hotel, London
Created to encourage coach/tour operators and independent group travel organisers back into the capital – London For Groups Live, hosted on Tuesday 31st August 2021, will be the first post-covid opportunity for venues and attractions to secure those all important large and advance bookings – in the heart of London’s West End!

Bookings for exhibitors and free visitor registration are now open.
https://www.londonforgroupslive.com/

GO Travel Show, Kempton Park
2021-09-08 10:30 - 16:00 | Online
Save the date!
https://www.gotravelshow.com/

The British Coach Tourism Awards, National Motorcycle Museum
2021-09-22 | National Motorcycle Museum, National Motorcycle Museum, United Kingdom
The British Coach Tourism Awards return to the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday 22 September 2021, following the first day of the British Tourism & Travel Show.
The only night of its kind – dedicated to the thriving coach tourism sector – the Awards bring the crème de la crème of coach tourism together to celebrate excellence and innovation.
Uniquely bringing together every corner of the coach tourism community, the black-tie Awards night is renowned for its show-stopping entertainment, excellent 3 course dining, unrivalled networking opportunities – and of course, presentation of the highly coveted accolades.

The British Tourism & Travel Show
2021-09-22 - 2021-09-23 | NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
The British Tourism & Travel Show returns on 22-23 September for the first travel trade event in 18+ months! This years’ show comes at an incredibly important time for our industry to get together, celebrate, and above all, plan and do business. Packed with quality, group-ready staycation experiences from around 250 exhibitors, there is simply no better place to find inspiration and start your planning for 2022 and beyond!
Get fresh itinerary inspiration
First time exhibitors include; Adventure Carrick, Bletchley Park, Bristol Aero Collection Trust, Durham Cathedral, Great Western Railway, Hambledon Vineyard, Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Mayflower, Royal Opera House, Shakespeare Distillery, The Heights of Abraham, Tornado Steam Traction and many more.
Find group-friendly hotels
Meet teams from the largest hotel groups through boutique independents, including Best Western, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott, Warner Leisure, Almarose Hotels & Resorts, Craiglands Hotel, Focus Hotels, Starboard Hotels, Staycity Group, The Coast and Country Hotel Collection, Tiffany’s Hotel, The Clarendon Hotel plus many more.
Catch up with returning brands
Albatross Travel, City Cruises, Continuum Attractions, Devon’s Top Attractions, Eurotunnel, Greatdays Travel Group, ITO Tours, Norman Allen Group Travel, Snowdon Mountain Railway, West Midland Safari & Leisure Park, and the World of Beatrix Potter… these are just some of the big names returning to BTTS this September! See more.
Register now!

BTTS, NEC Birmingham
2021-09-22 - 2021-09-23 | NEC Birmingham
The British Tourism & Travel Show next takes place on 22-23 September 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham. It is for tour operators, group travel organisers and travel trade professionals who want to discover exciting, new ideas for their trips, tours and itineraries in the British Isles and beyond.
With more exhibitors than any other UK travel trade event you will meet a huge variety of teams from attractions, destinations, hotels, museums, stately homes, gardens and much more.
Talks and keynotes from well known figures in tourism will enlighten you with insights and trends about travel in the British Isles and further afield.
It is FREE to attend so register your interest to be the first to know when registration opens.
https://www.tourismshow.co.uk/register-your-interest/

Group Leisure & Travel Show, Arena MK Milton Keynes
2021-10-07 | Arena MK, Milton Keynes, Arena MK, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Grown Up Travel Show, Harrogate Convention Centre
2021-10-09 - 2021-10-10 | Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Get ready to uncover a world of destinations and travel inspiration under one roof. For one weekend only.
The Grown-Up Travel Show is the new event for discerning travellers and empty nesters who have a desire to explore the world, it takes place in Harrogate on 9 – 10 October 2021.
If you love to travel and want to explore new and authentic travel experiences, then the Grown-Up Travel Show is the event for you.

GLT Awards, Virtual GLT website
2021-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual – GLT website, Virtual, United Kingdom

WTM, ExCel London
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-03 | ExCel, London, United Kingdom

WTM, Virtual
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-09

Western Branch: 2021 AGM & Fam visit at Warner Cricket St. Thomas
2021-11-12 - 2021-11-15
Fri 12th November to Sun 14th November or option to Mon 15th November 2021.

AGTO AGM 2022
2022-02-25 12:30 - 18:00
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 25th February 2022 at 12.30pm.
Following current government guidelines, we are still unable to hold a face-to-face AGM, meaning this years AGM will be held virtually once again. This change to the norm is due to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 having been passed into law on 26 June 2020, which allows organisations such as ours to be able to hold meetings electronically due to the exceptional circumstances brought about by Covid-19.
While we are delighted to be able to hold our AGM virtually, once again, there are restrictions on member involvement as a consequence. We will be asking Members to pre-register to attend the AGM. You can register via the AGTO website here.
In addition, due to the temporary regulations governing electronic AGMs, members are not allowed to interact and ask questions during the AGM as they would otherwise be entitled to do under normal circumstances. We have therefore also set up a form in the Members Area of the website, so that you can pre-submit any questions which we will try to answer either during or following the AGM. We do regret the change to proceedings and hope you understand this is beyond our control.
Please note the deadline for submitting questions and registering is 5pm on Tuesday 22nd February 2022.
The Agenda is below and please click on the links to access the documents. To save admin costs, it would be greatly appreciated if you could print off these documents for your reference at the AGM.
As we will are holding our AGM in virtually this year, we have again worked to bring you, our members, an Afternoon of Treats! During this, a variety of our Associate Members will showcase their offerings. We hope this will be an interesting and entertaining couple of hours which will be a mix of pre-recorded videos and live Q&A. More information on this will be available shortly.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday 25th February.

The 31st Annual General Meeting to be held on
Friday 25th February 2022 at 12.30pm
Virtually, via Zoom

AGENDA

1) Chairman’s Welcome

2) Apologies for Absence

3) Approval of the minutes of the 30th AGM held on 24th February 2021

4) Matters arising from the Minutes (not covered elsewhere on the agenda)

5) Reports from the Board:

Financial Report
Board and CEO Report
Membership Report
Reports from the Branches (Central, Eastern, Kent, Northern, Western and Southern)

6) Close of meeting
Following the AGM there will be an opportunity to raise any other matters for discussion.

Western Branch: Familiarisation Visit & Branch Meeting at Shepton Mallet Prison
2022-04-25
Familiarisation Visit & Branch Meeting at Shepton Mallet Prison
Contact: Martin Gibson for all visits (see here contact details ).

Kynren
2022-06-03, 2022-08-06, 2022-08-13, 2022-08-20, 2022-08-27, 2022-09-03, 2022-09-10 | 11Arches, Bishop Auckland
Two thousand years of history, myth and legend rush by in 90 minutes as we join young Arthur on his epic quest. Rebellions, wars, magic, majesty, celebration, and heartache are vividly portrayed in a dazzling outdoor-theatre spectacular.
From Boudicca’s battles with the Romans to two world wars, via Vikings, Tudors, and the fate of Charles I, Kynren is a spellbinding, family-friendly experience delivering thrills, shocks, tears, laughs, goosebumps, and gasps on a truly cinematic scale.
Gates open two and a half hours before the start of each show and groups arriving in good time will be treated to a fantastic live jazz concert staged on the adjacent lake, whilst enjoying a bite to eat and drinks from the bar or food court or a three-course dining experience in the newly built Arches Hall.
Kynren takes place at 11Arches in Bishop Auckland, just 25 minutes from Durham and Darlington, and a town steeped in history spanning the Romans, generations of powerful Prince Bishops, horse-racing, and the Industrial Revolution.
Performance Days
Friday 3 June
Saturday 6 August
Saturday 13 August
Saturday 20 August
Saturday 27 August
Saturday 3 September
Saturday 10 September
Group Packages include:

Groups of 20 people or more can enjoy a discount of 10%
A complimentary ticket for coach drivers
Exclusive complimentary onsite coach parking, offered on a first-come first-served basis
A meet-and-greet service by one of our “Experience Team” members
Flexible payment options and ‘Peace of Mind’ payment plans available

Treat your group to Exclusive Dining in the spectacular new Arches Hall, situated at the heart of the venue, adjacent to the lake.
Landscaped backdrops and stunning views of Auckland Castle set the scene for pre-dinner drinks whilst enjoying a jazz concert on our exclusive outdoor lakeside terrace. Followed by a delicious 3-course menu, using locally sourced, seasonal produce with reserved seating in the Arches Hall.
Arches Hall dining experience is £54.95 per person and includes:

Fast track ticket check
Three-course meal
Tea or coffee to finish
Half a carafe of red or white wine per person
Kynren show guide and a Union Jack mini-flag

Issued by Flamingo Marketing on behalf of 11Arches. Contact Debbie Beardall at debbie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk or call 01637 808220

Central Brach meeting and fam trip to Uttoxeter
2022-06-08
Contact Julia Passmore
Julia32@virginmedia.com

London Groups for Live
2022-09-06
Venue TBH

Western Branch AGM Weekend
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-25
Contact Gill Brooker (gillian.brooker@btinternet.com)

Group Leisure & Travel Show
2022-10-06 | Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes

AGTO AGM & TREATS
2023-02-20 11:00 - 13:30

London For Groups Awards
2023-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Smith & Wollensky, Adelphi Street, London
Don’t miss the first even of its kind for London For Groups.
Tickets to the London For Groups Awards 2023 include red carpet access, a bubbles reception, wines & beers and canapés.

South East Groups Visit Fair
2023-03-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Saint Hill, East Grinstead, United Kingdom

Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
2023-03-14
Eastern Branch are taking members to the Old Royal Naval College

British Tourism & Travel Show
2023-03-22 - 2023-03-23 | NEC Birmingham
The British Tourism and Travel Show is returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 22-23 March 2023 – and if you’re planning group tours, you need to be there!
The UK and Ireland are full of adventures and exciting experiences for groups – but it can be difficult to know where to start planning. The British Tourism & Travel Show brings all the inspiration you need together, so you can give your groups a truly unique and memorable experience.
Nothing compares to the atmosphere of the tourism industry coming together. The energy will leave you buzzing to plan your next trip!
It’s free to attend, register now.

Jubilee Market FAM, Covent Garden
2023-04-05
Barry Stuart is hosting GTOs to a FAM trip and Covent Garden tour.
Info@jubileemarket.co.uk
