Tag Archives: Christmas breaks

What’s special about group tours to the Christmas markets?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by ect_admin

ECT asked this question to two tour managers, Lesley Howard and Graham Parker, and one group organiser, Yvonne Platt. Travelling to the European Christmas markets is a unique experience enjoyed by many previous tour groups arranged through ECT. Weaving through … Continue reading →

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Interview: Making Christmas Market Magic in Amiens

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ect_admin

Exclusive ECT Travel interview with Christmas market organiser at Amiens Tourist Information Office. © Laurent Rousselin, Amiens Métropole What year was your Christmas market established? 1997; this year is the 15th edition. How many visitors do you have approximately? 1 million. … Continue reading →

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Interview: Making Christmas Market Magic in Bath

Posted on June 1, 2011 by ect_admin

Exclusive interview with the Bath Christmas market manager. What year was your Christmas market established? The council started the market in 2000 – Bath Tourism Plus took over organising the event in 2004. How many visitors do you have approximately? … Continue reading →

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