Tag Archives: Christmas Market

The Bonn Experience

Posted on November 10, 2011 by ect_admin

Bonn is sure to come as a wonderful surprise to those who visit it for the first time. ECT Travel regularly takes tour groups to this German city throughout the year and for the world famous Christmas Market. It has … Continue reading →

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Tour tips for Trier

Posted on October 28, 2011 by ect_admin

Trier is an exceptional tour destination, whether for the large, bustling Christmas market of tinselled stalls and ginger-bread men, or as a Mosel riverside city destination of culture, history and wine. If it has a problem, it can only be … Continue reading →

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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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CEO Life: German Travel Show London 2011

Posted on February 17, 2011 by ect_admin

9th February, Christ Church Spitalfields  I arrived in London at Paddington Station. I always enjoy my visits to London, there is something special about the speed and energy created by all the seemingly busy people going about their daily lives. I … Continue reading →

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