Blog posts
Flowers at the Frans Hals Museum
Every Spring Haalem's Frans Hals Museum opens its galleries to leading floral designers - with spectacular results. We caught up with the Monique van Royen to find out more.
Vase by Jan van der Vaart, flowers by Paul Wijkmeier, photo by Inga Powilleit
ECT: When did the tradition of floral displays at the Museum begin and why?
Graham Parker is not only one of our most experienced tour managers, he is a keen quilter too – an interest that gives his tours a unique flavour. We caught up with him in his garden (complete with quilt!) to ask how he got started and why he loves quilt travel.
WAFA
Our CEO Theresa McDermott travelled to India on a research trip ahead of our incredible programme celebrating WAFA 2020. She was entranced by the historic,vibrant culture, beautiful sites and gracious hospitality.
Floristry Tours
Young Florist of the Year Kay Willis shares her impressions of her floral adventure in the Netherlands travelling with ECT; seeing live flower auctions, visiting Dutch flower growers and enjoying a floral workshop.
What makes a good tour great? Tour organiser Simon Smith gives his top tips.
