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Announcements

Let’s GoDo BGTW members offer

Posted on July 9, 2023 (Updated July 25, 2023) in Announcements by Mark Bibby Jackson

Let’s GoDo is an online platform providing travellers with authentic, local experiences…

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Guilded News – 1st June

Posted on July 4, 2023 (Updated July 4, 2023) in Announcements by Mark Bibby Jackson

If you wish to be included in the next issue of Guilded News, please email: mark.jackson@bgtw.org…

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BGTW Malta AGM

BGTW AGM & Convention Report

Posted on June 29, 2023 (Updated November 22, 2024) in Announcements by Renate Ruge

Eighty members of the BGTW travelled to Malta in March as guests of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). …

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MEAs and ITAs 2023 launch

Posted on May 29, 2023 (Updated June 29, 2023) in Announcements by Stuart Render

Image: The 2022 BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards and BGTW International Tourism Awards…

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BGTW Board 2023

BGTW announces new board

Posted on May 18, 2023 (Updated July 7, 2023) in Announcements by Mark Bibby Jackson

Sarah Siese and Stuart Render have been elected as joint-chair…

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BGTW Annual Gala Awards 2022

BGTW Annual Gala Awards 2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 (Updated July 7, 2023) in Announcements, News by Meera Dattani

The Annual Gala Awards – ‘A Taste of Travel’ – took place at Riverside Studios in London…

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BGTW Members’ Excellence Awards 2022

Posted on November 7, 2022 (Updated July 7, 2023) in Announcements, News by Stuart Render

The winners were announced at the BGTW Annual Gala Awards on Sunday 6 November…

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Talking Travel Writing x BGTW mentorship programme

Posted on June 27, 2022 (Updated July 7, 2023) in Announcements, News by Meera Dattani

The mentorship programme is open for applications until Friday 15th July 2022.
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Going up: Planning for inflation

Posted on February 28, 2022 (Updated July 7, 2023) in Announcements by BGTW Contributor

On 3 February 2022, the rate was 5.5%, against a target of 2%! …

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Work less, achieve more?

Posted on January 31, 2022 (Updated July 7, 2023) in Announcements, CPD by BGTW Contributor

I don’t think that many people remember a 6- or 7-day working week. We take for granted that we normally work 5 days, even though we live in a 24/7…

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RIP former Chair Melissa Shales

Posted on December 27, 2021 (Updated June 29, 2023) in Announcements by Mary Anne Evans

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Melissa Shales died peacefully at home on Christmas morning…

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Are we heading towards a cash free economy?

Posted on December 1, 2021 (Updated December 23, 2021) in Announcements, CPD by BGTW Contributor

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way we pay for things…

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Travel community reconnects at The Savoy

Posted on November 2, 2021 (Updated January 6, 2022) in Announcements, News by Stuart Render

‘Celebration of Travel’ empowered by Tenerife Tourism and Explore Charleston…

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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants

Posted on September 1, 2021 (Updated December 23, 2021) in Announcements, CPD by BGTW Contributor

Whilst we’re not yet out of the health and financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government’s financial support is ending soon. …

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Key Performance Indicators

Posted on July 28, 2021 (Updated August 12, 2021) in Announcements by BGTW Contributor

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are just as important for a small business as a medium or large business. …

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Guild visit to Blenheim Palace

Posted on July 20, 2021 (Updated December 23, 2021) in About, Announcements by Liz Gill

On 30 June 2021, a small group of BGTW members visited ‘Britain’s greatest palace’…

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Nineties notch up some far-reaching changes

Posted on June 15, 2021 (Updated December 23, 2021) in Announcements, History by John Ruler

“Every member has his, or her, own idea of whom kick-started the Guild’s ‘modern era'”…

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VAT reduction for tourism businesses

Posted on April 30, 2021 (Updated May 12, 2021) in Announcements, CPD by BGTW Contributor

The VAT reduction for tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses has been extended until 30 September then will rise to 12.5%…

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Invitation to The Art of Banksy press preview

Posted on April 18, 2021 (Updated March 1, 2024) in Announcements by Simon Willmore

BGTW members are invited to the press preview of The Art of Banksy exhibition opening 20 May. …

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Spring Budget 2021

Posted on March 28, 2021 (Updated April 18, 2021) in Announcements, CPD by BGTW Contributor

Here’s a round-up of my predictions and the measures announced in the Spring Budget 2021…

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You’re invited on a virtual trip around the world

Posted on March 12, 2021 (Updated March 12, 2021) in Announcements by Simon Willmore

Three immersive ten-minute live tours will be conducted in different destinations…

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