The Business Travel Show opened yesterday to thousands of buyers and suppliers. PA Life is still on site at stand B500, ready to greet visitors for day two. Networking flourished throughout day one, with several suppliers running drinks receptions and demos on their stands, including CTI, FCM Travel Solutions, Tristar Worldwide and American Express Global […]

The Business Travel Show is full of networking opportunities, from scheduled events taking place on supplier stands throughout the exhibition to the huge Central Café and its ample seating for impromptu meetings. Here’s a brief preview of what’s on today. Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Where: Stand B758 When: 12pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3.30pm What: Business Traveller magazine will be showcasing […]

This year’s Business Travel Show features a content stream dedicated to PAs and those who are new to looking after their company’s travel arrangements. The Fundamentals of Business Travel sessions focus on intro-level topics to get you started in your career. Here’s a look at the sessions on offer in the Olympia Room Theatre today […]

While it can seem like a dream set up, if you’ve ever owned your own business or work from home on a regular basis, there will undoubtedly be times where you’ve felt isolated, alone, or questioned your decision. In fact, research from Acas found that around a fifth (20%) of homeworkers and sole traders often […]

What are the benefits of working flexibly? Many are well documented – a healthier lifestyle, avoiding the commute, a better work-life balance. But what about avoiding boring colleagues or those fellow workers with unpleasant habits? According to a new survey from workspace provider Regus, these ‘push’ factors are highly influential when it comes to deciding […]

Elizabeth Bramwell, Director at secure information management firm Iron Mountain responds to the news that small businesses are more likely to suffer from data breaches with some simple steps companies can take to protect their information. Mid-market companies are the engine room of our global economy. In the UK alone, the sector employs 50% more people […]

Leading train company CrossCountry has reduced its fulfilment window – the time it takes for tickets to be available for collection – for customers who purchase tickets through their website. Customers booking via crosscountrytrains.co.uk will now only have to wait as little as five minutes after purchasing to collect their tickets for travel, further enhancing […]

The Business Travel Show is now officially open, with visitors from around the world gathering at Olympia London for the chance to meet fellow travel bookers and suppliers, as well as attend a series of informational seminars. There’s plenty to see and do at the two-day show, which has been connecting the corporate travel community […]

There is a ‘gap’ between the amount that men and women receive in employer pension contributions, which if left unaddressed could result in a shortfall of £47,000 by the end of a woman’s working life, according to the inaugural Zurich Workplace Savings Barometer. Last year, on average, men under the age of 35 received £217 […]

We sat down with David Chapple, Portfolio Director of the Business Travel Show, to find out what attendees can expect to see and do at this year’s event. The Business Travel Show has been going for more than 20 years now. How do you continue to keep the content so fresh? Yes, it has; we’re […]

The Business Travel Show is full of networking opportunities, from scheduled events taking place on supplier stands throughout the exhibition to the huge Central Café and its ample seating for impromptu meetings. Here’s a brief preview of what’s on today. Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Where: Stand B758 When: 1pm-2pm and 3pm-4pm What: Business […]

This year’s Business Travel Show features a content stream dedicated to PAs and those who are new to looking after their company’s travel arrangements. The Fundamentals of Business Travel sessions focus on intro-level topics to get you started in your career. Here’s a look at the sessions on offer in the Olympia Room Theatre today […]

We’re going all out for the 10th anniversary of the PA Life Summit, and we’re pleased to announce that La Fontaine de Chocolat will be at the event’s gala dinner with an amazing chocolate fountain. La Fontaine de Chocolat offers chocolate fountain hire for all kinds of corporate and private events in London. With a […]

Wellness Travel Expert Paul Joseph shares why it’s so important for professionals to take time out and re-focus on their wellbeing on a wellness break. In today’s modern workplace environment, the pressure to succeed has seen an unprecedented rise in stress-related illnesses, burnout and depression. Detrimental to both our physical and mental health, knock-on effects […]

Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality charity, has launched its new and improved inclusive jobs hub, Proud Employers. Created to enable LGBT jobseekers to find employment with organisations they know respect and embrace their identity, Proud Employers will list jobs at any level across all sectors. The new, fully responsive jobs board […]

Nearly one in five employees have built up three or more company pension funds during their career, making it more difficult to keep track of their retirement planning, new research from employee benefits consultancy Portus shows. Its nationwide study shows 17% of employees have built up three or more pension funds as they have moved […]

The Destination & Travel Management Summit – taking place from 20-21 November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted – is a unique event for corporate event organisers, venue bookers and travel managers, consisting of one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities that will enable you to create lasting relationships. Formerly known as […]

Join STH Live on Wednesday, 1 March for a discussion on high performance in business and sport, in association with IAAF World Championships Exclusive Hospitality. Renowned high performance consultant and leadership coach Dr Steve Bull will take attendees through a keynote speech on leadership team effectiveness before hosting a panel discussion with former Olympian Jonathan […]