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GLT Show Blog
The Group Leisure & Travel Show is the UK’s number one exhibition for people who organise group trips and holidays.
From helping you make the most of your visit to the GLT Show, to serving up blog posts that aim to inspire, educate and help you with any type of group travel plans you may have, we’re here to help.
Carol Klein shares her top gardens for groups to visit
Speaking at this Year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show, celebrity gardener Carol Klein gave her top tips on what she believes are Britain’s best gardens. Carol Klein is best known for being a presenter on Gardeners’ World, which she first appeared on in 1998,...
Video Review: Watch the highlights of this year’s GLT Show
Did you attend this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show? Relive the highlights in this special Video Review of the 2018 exhibition. The exhibition was another successful event and had both visitors and exhibitors describing it as “great for ideas” and “extremely...
Top travel tips from Simon Calder
From what we know (and don’t know) about the impact of Brexit on travel to coach tourism and where to visit outside of the EU, here are some top tips from travel expert Simon Calder’s talk at the Group Leisure & Travel Show 2018. We don’t all need to rush and...
Fun highlights of this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show
A round up of some of the best moments at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show. The 2018 show may be over, but the team are still buzzing from its success. The event, which saw hundreds of exhibitors presenting their attractions, hotels, theatres and venues,...
Six of the latest exhibitors attending this year’s show
The biggest event of the group travel calendar is now just days away. On Thursday, 11th October, the doors of Hall 19 at the NEC will open to visitors – who are in for a very informative, fun and successful day. There is a wide range of exhibitors at the show, from...
Even more things to win, taste and have fun with at GLT Show 2018
A day at the GLT Show is not just useful, it’s fun too. Here are just some of the things that visitors can expect to spot this year, including competitions and treats to take away. The Group Leisure & Travel Show is taking place in Hall 19 of Birmingham’s NEC on...
Travel expert Simon Calder discusses new Package Travel Regulations
Travel expert and senior travel editor of The Independent, Simon Calder, talks about the new Package Travel Regulations, that came into force on 1st July. It’s been a while since I organised group travel. But when I studied the detail of the new Package Travel...
What the GLT Show team are looking forward to at this year’s event
With just days to go, the team working around the clock behind the scenes share what they are looking forward to at the 2018 show at the NEC on Thursday 11th October. Show director Graham Yandell: “The Group Leisure & Travel Show is a very special day in the...
Top shows to take your group to in 2019
Heading to the theatre with your group? Make sure these shows are on your list. New shows and premieres Come From Away will be opening in the UK. The musical tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers during the wake of 9/11, and the small town...
8 of the most incredible overseas experiences
To celebrate World Tourism Day (27th September), we look at some of the interesting activities you can enjoy in a variety of overseas destinations. From scenic rail journeys through the Swiss countryside to trekking through a sacred valley, you’ll find plenty of...
Meet the celebrity speakers at this year’s GLT Show
Three fantastic speakers will be speaking in the free-to-attend Seminar Theatre at the exhibition this year. Find out who they are and what they’ll be talking about. 11:15am – Gyles Brandreth – Travels of a Lifetime TV personality and ‘culture vulture’ Gyles Brandreth...
Essential information: All you need to know about this year’s show
As the final preparations are made for this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show, we bring you all you need to know and what to expect when visiting. 1. About the show The GLT Show brings together a wide range of destinations, attractions, tour operators and...