COACH TOURISM ASSOCIATION

🚨 This is a final call for bookings for the CTA Conference & Workshop 2025: the deadline to register for the Workshop is 23 December 2024. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eAmxXMpd Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take part in the coach tourism industry's biggest annual business generation event. With nearly 200 members already booked for the weekend, the Workshop is expected to host over 900 business development meetings. The CTA Conference & Workshop 2025 is taking place on 8-11 February in Stratford upon Avon - see the full itinerary here: https://lnkd.in/eEy5-ERJ #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #coachtourism #CTAConference25 #coachtravel #Stratford #Warwickshire

Why travelling by coach is the smart, stylish and most sustainable way to see Europe, says The Irish Times. The article reports how low prices and carbon emissions coupled with luxury coaches is set to elevate coach holidays in 2025. What's your take? We'd like to hear your view. https://lnkd.in/eQ34CXqz #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #coachtourism #coachtravel #grouptravel

Watch the highlights Video of the Gundolf Family group of folk performers from Innsbruck, Austria. If you haven't seen the fantastic Gundolf Family in action, watch them here: https://lnkd.in/eVPWhu4j The Gundolf family has been organising Tyrolean Evenings in Innsbruck since 1967. For many people, the group are the musical ambassadors representing Innsbruck and Tyrolean Music around the world. The folk performances include authentic Tyrolean music, folk dances and “shoe-slapping”, as well as typical Tyrolean songs and “yodelling”. Groups can watch the show during a visit to Innsbruck, taking place all year round - see the event calendar at https://lnkd.in/eiTPEtfX The Gundolf Family performed an excellent show at CTA Spring Networking in Oxford to rave reviews, with an audience-inclusive, musically stunning performance - with some really amusing interludes. They are thoroughly recommended! And now, you can watch the performances at the spectacular, traditionally styled venue in the centre of Innsbruck, the ALPENSAAL AN DER MESSE (EXPO). The venue can be reached from the old town by a short 10-minute walk or by using the Tram line no. 1., or you can take advantage of the transfer service from and to your hotel. The new address is: Ingenieur-Etzel-Straße, near the Messe/Expo entrance "Süd", 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #GundolfFamily #TyroleanEvening #Innsbruck #Austria

Final booking deadline just over ten days away for 2025 CTA Conference & Workshop! This is a final call for bookings for the CTA Conference & Workshop 2025 taking place 9-11 February 2025 in Stratford-upon-Avon. The final deadline for registration to take part in the Workshop on the Monday morning of the event is 23 December 2024 – don’t miss out – book now! If you book after that date, you will not be able to take part in the Workshop appointments. Click here for details and to book your place - https://lnkd.in/eAmxXMpd With over 130 members already booked to attend the Conference, two of the Sunday fam trips are now full but there are alternative options available for late bookers to visit at leisure during the weekend. Fam trips are scheduled to Shakespeare Distillery, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Shakespeare’s houses, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom, and St Mary’s Guildhall Coventry. One of the key highlights of the event, the Meet the Buyer Workshop which is the biggest business development event in the coach tourism calendar, will generate around 900 meetings between Buyers and Suppliers. The Conference is taking place at the Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon with DFDS as Gold Sponsor and Trust My Travel as Silver sponsor. Suppliers still wishing to take a sponsorship opportunity should contact Helen Bowron for options. Click here to find out more about the 2025 Conference & Workshop. https://lnkd.in/eEy5-ERJ #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #CTAConference25

DFDS has been appointed to operate Jersey's ferry services. The Government of Jersey has appointed DFDS to operate UK and French passenger and freight ferry services from 28 March 2025. The 2025 timetable of services will be published this month with DFDS operating ferries to Jersey from Poole, Portsmouth, and St. Malo. For coach operators, DFDS will transport foot passengers to the island. The Government of Jersey says the DFDS operation will provide: ➡️ Greater frequency of ferries to the UK and France in peak periods  ➡️ Faster ferries to the UK  ➡️ Three new ferries within the next six years  ➡️ Two dedicated high-speed ferries for the summer #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #coachtourism #Jersey #DFDS

Severn Valley Railway has unveiled its services for 2025. Presenting heritage steam and diesel-hauled trains on one of the country's most spectacular routes, groups can save up to 20% on admission. Trains run from Kidderminster, Worcestershire to Bridgnorth, Shropshire, on a route that extends around 20 miles - one of the longest dedicated heritage lines in the UK. Seated in comfortable, restored carriages, the route closely follows the River Severn, passing delightful period stations and through rolling countryside. For groups of 20 people or more, trips are available throughout the season on operating days, including some special event days such as popular steam and diesel galas, and the Step Back to the 1940s weekends. The Severn Valley Railway team can create a visit that meets the needs of your group, including a choice of refreshment packages. There's free coach parking at Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, and free travel for the group organiser and/or coach driver. Find out more by contacting grouptravel@svrlive.com or call 01562 757 900, and visit https://lnkd.in/eqnYyzcc #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #coachtourism #heritagesteam

The West End Crooners show is available for booking at your venue. Watch the video to find out more. Presented by CN Live Productions, the show features West End professionals and brings the songs from The Rat Pack. Performances can also be tailored to suit - find out more here https://lnkd.in/eAxY_Ddb #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #coachtourism #WestEndCrooners

Update: Stratford upon Avon Christmas Market Weekend 1 Postponed. Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council has advised that the Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market will be postponed this weekend, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, due to the yellow and amber weather warnings issued by the Met Office. The Council says: "This is extremely disappointing news for all, however, the safety of our traders, staff and the public must be at the forefront of all decisions. We are currently working with our partners on alternative arrangements to operate this event before Christmas and we will confirm further details as soon as possible." The next Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market is scheduled to take place on the following weekend, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December.

Why join the Coach Tourism Association? Here are six good reasons: https://lnkd.in/egrxg4De #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #coachtourism

CTA operator members have been touring Europe's Christmas markets. Courtesy of RB Travel's Roger Bull, the image on the left shows Lille's Christmas market. On the right, thanks to Dave Parry of Parry's International, you can see the festive events at Rudesheim in The Rhine Valley. We welcome festive photos from your tours! #CTA #CoachTourismAssociation #coachtourism