Group_Leisure___Travel_-_April_2020

The Group Leisure & Travel team

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Editor:

Keeley Rodgers

Deputy Editor:

Katherine Payne

Editorial Assistant:

Harry Rogers

Business Development Manager:

Ivana Perkins

Senior Sales Executive:

Lorna Goodings

Design Team:

Gareth Davies/

Gavin Seljamae-Waite/

Alex Massey

Advertising Production:

Trevor Templeman

Circulation:

Ingrid Hansford

Events Organiser:

Emma Cash

Exhibition Sales Manager:

Sharon Yandell

Accounts:

Sharon Atkins/Tracy Brown/

Justine Cozza

Publisher:

Rob Yandell

Managing Director,

Yandell Media Group Ltd:

Graham Yandell

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ever before have we experienced

such restrictions on our lives and

I’m sure I’m not alone in suddenly

appreciating things so much more.

From the little things (the freedom

to meet friends for coffee, or pop to the shops) to

the freedom of travel. Of course it’s a love of seeing

new places and friendship that glues the group travel

community together.

I’ve been moved by so many of your comments,

particularly from group organisers and tour operators

• but above all it’s been great to hear what you’re doing
  to stay connected and positive. One organiser told me
  “it’s going to be a very busy 2021”, there’ll certainly be
  much lost time to make up for. There’s no doubt that in
  making up for lost time, those experiences, whether it’s
  heading to a beautiful garden for a group day trip, going
  to the West End or a holiday overseas, will feel all the
  more valuable and all the more memorable.

Until then, it has been fantastic to see so much

creativity in travel to keep us hopeful and inspired

through this unprecedented time. I was transported

to the London Palladium to watch the Wind in the

Willows musical - I even went in my PJs! There have

been many more examples of these experiences

and we’ve been sharing some of our favourites at

groupleisureandtravel.com.

Amid so much uncertainty, one thing is for sure -

we are here for you. Whether that’s bringing you

interesting articles to read on the website or

inspiration through the pages of the magazine.

We’re going to make sure we stay connected to as

many of you as possible - and we’d love to hear from

you about how you’re staying sociable (email us at

[email protected]).

Freedom to travel will

taste so much sweeter

Editor’s Note

We know how far in advance groups plan outings and

holidays, but even more so in this edition the content

is focussing on sunnier times ahead - and there will be

plenty. I hope you enjoy the read and pick up plenty

of ideas.

Keeley Rodgers

Editor

4 April 2020 groupleisureandtravel.com