There’s nothing like cookies at Christmas. Whether soft and chewy, crispy or crunchy, scented with spices, studded with fruit or dusted with sugar, this time of year brings something for everyone’s palate. But behind every crumb, there’s a tale to tell, with each nibble revealing the story of a…
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Everybody believes in something, especially at this time of year. Whether you’re an excited child sleeping with half an eye open, just waiting for a glimpse of Father Christmas — or a world-weary adult, keeping the promise of spring alive through the long days of winter — traditional faiths and…
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When it comes to choosing a destination for UK-based meetings and events, London’s allure is hard to deny. After all, there is an aura of prestige about the place, a glow that’s only enhanced by its status as a global economic, cultural and transport hub. It’s a place of world-famous attractions and…
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The siren call of the macabre is never far away at this time of year. Indeed, you only have to cast your senses just beyond the warm glow of smiling pumpkins and the cheery crowds of trick-or-treaters to find a deeper, darker realm. While some shrink from this cold void, others naturally embrace it…
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The curtain has fallen on Simpleview EMEA Summit 2024, and what a blockbuster event it was! This year, the spotlight shone on film tourism, and if you weren't there to join us on the red carpet in Bristol, you missed out on more than just glitz and glamour — you missed a career-defining experience…
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In travel — as in life — it pays to have a strategy. This autumn, the concept of “season stretching” is not only proving to be a popular trend, but a tactic of ensuring that both visitors and destinations reap the benefits of travel outside of their conventional peak seasons. But if you look beyond…
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From 10th-12th September, the stars of the travel industry sparkled at the Simpleview EMEA Summit in Bristol. But if you missed your chance to walk the red carpet, here’s a round-up of the event, plus highlights from some of our attendees to give you a taste of what you can expect at our 2025 event…
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There’s no better way to explore a place than through its food. With every bite, a destination slowly reveals itself through layer upon layer of smell, taste, and texture, a fusion of senses that offers travellers a deeper, more intimate way of experiencing their surroundings. Food and travel are a…
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Relationships are everything. In life and in business, they link one person to the next and, in the wider sense, connect people to places. This is certainly the case for Visit Surrey, an organisation whose status as a Community Interest Company (CIC) binds it to the members it serves, to the…
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In summer, the warmth of the season teases us out of our homes and into the fresh air. With our bodies free to roam and explore at will, it’s natural that our minds and imaginations soon follow. In these balmier months, works of public art — be they permanent statues and landmarks or temporary…
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