Expert View
Visit Bristol: An interview with Jon Chamberlain
“GTOs are increasingly using the internet to research and make their final bookings.”
Historic Royal Palaces: An interview with Lesley Terrell
“I see groups as a growth market, our numbers have grown to account for 33% of all visitors”
Longleat: An interview with Anna Walton
“Groups are very important to Longleat, and account for 10% of our one-million visitors.”
GTO magazine: An interview with Peter Stonham
“There’s no such thing as an average group or group product”
Travel Editions: An interview with Ellen Walker
“The most important thing I have learnt over the years is that it’s all about relationships”
Abacus Hotels: An interview with Julie Gibson
“One or two-night breaks used to predominate but we now see more four-night stays”
French Brothers: An interview with Don Yates
“Groups are an absolutely vital part of what we do.”
Southport: An interview with Steve Christian
“Coaches and groups are an integral part of Southport's economy.”
Royal Horticultural Society: An interview with Melissa Hackney
“£160 million is being invested across the organisation.”
Royal Albert Hall: An interview with Bridget Nolan
“Groups are really important and account for about 15% of our audience.”
City Cruises: An interview with Gary Beckwith
“Groups now make up 10% of the annual four million people we carry on board our 17 vessels.”
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew: An interview with Daryl Bennett
“In 3½ years I’ve seen an increase in requests for guided tours.”