As the year draws to a close, we will have welcomed thousands of visitors to Blenheim Palace throughout the year and over the festive season. Unforgettable memories will be made ice skating on the Great Court, reaching new heights on…
Christmas is just days away but there's still time to experience the magic of the season! Take a look at our festive blogs below for inspiration of things to see and do during this wonderful time of the year #MakeItEssex. He's behind you! With some pantomimes running…
In this newsletter: “Reeves blocks Mayors’ plan for taxes on tourists” – Sunday Times Meeting with Shadow Tourism Minister, Saqib Bhatti MP English Tourism Week – TA Insights Conference and Reception – dates reminder CSR submissions – your data and…
In this newsletter: Comprehensive Spending Review submission portal launched Business rates reform submission – deadline reminder, and call for input to TA ‘Drip pricing’ draft guidance published – feedback sought Tourism Alliance shortlisted for prestigious Trade Association Forum award …
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…
Our new associate members rooms4groups has just released an exciting offer to all AGTO members £100 off Hassle-free group hotels with rooms4groups For more information and how to take up this amazing offer. Check out the special…
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…
In this newsletter: New regulations to delay EES implementation laid Sunday Times comment piece in support of tourism taxes Meeting with Blake Stephenson MP New regulations to delay EES implementation laid EU law states that the new Entry-Exit Scheme (EES)…
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…
The British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS), a cornerstone event for the group travel industry, is inviting applications for speakers at the next edition, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 19-20 March 2025. This open call, which closes on…