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The most beautiful carpet in the world
ECT talked to Annette Katz, organiser of the Carpet of Flowers event in Brussels about the preparation required. By Richard Forsyth The Carpet of Flowers is one of the most beautiful displays of floral art you are likely to witness … Continue reading
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Tips for the perfect rose garden
Interviews with the team of rose experts at David Austin Roses ECT has a long history of supporting group travel for florists, gardeners and horticulturists and providing a connection to the world experts in each specialism. With this in mind … Continue reading
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What’s special about group tours to the Christmas markets?
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 Bath
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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