We sat down with Rachel Tonge, UK Vice President & General Manager at American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), to talk about her role and the company’s ambitions for 2022… How did you first get into the world of business travel? Business travel really found me. I was keen for a career change, having worked […]
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INTERVIEW: How Rachel Tonge is connecting communities at American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: Limo Plus ground transportation
Limo Plus has been working in the ground transportation industry for over 22 years and has made ground transportation easier than ever, putting customers first, and at the forefront of its mind. The firm’s clients require and expect a safe, reliable and quality service. Limo Plus delivers and offers a completely relaxed way to get […]
Business Travel Show Europe poll: Covid continues to play havoc with planning, but budgets are healthier
On the eve of the second anniversary of the UK going into a pandemic-induced lockdown, new research from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed that Covid is continuing to play havoc with business travel planning, but budgets are healthier than those predicted six months ago. The poll – answered by 139 travel buyers from around […]
Registration opens for Business Travel Show Europe
Registration is now open online for Business Travel Show Europe – the leading business travel event in Europe – which returns as a fully face-to-face event at ExCeL London following a successful debut at the venue in 2021. The 28th Business Travel Show Europe will take place on 29-30 June 2022 alongside The Meetings Show […]
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: GO Sport Travel for the win
GO Sport Travel was established in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in 2001 as a sport-specialist tour operator offering packages that have enabled clients to experience sporting events around the globe. The company has grown to become one of Europe’s major suppliers of Premier League football packages as well as offering sporting and cultural experiences in Europe and […]
Corporate Travel with London Jet Charter
By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter For business travellers, London Jet Charter offers the opportunity to experience air travel in a way that commercial flights cannot. Private jets fly from more airports and with over 1,000 other options, you can fly to a regional airport near your home or an airport near your […]
4 in 10 travel programmes now include special consideration for lone women business travellers
On the eve of International Women’s Day, a new poll of travel buyers and managers from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed a significant rise in the number of travel programmes making special consideration for lone women business travellers. More than four in 10 (42 per cent) of travel managers are now prioritising the needs […]
Premier Inn – The Sleep Edition
By Premier Inn From booking to bed, Premier Inn is here to help you rest easy. Not only are we everywhere you need to be for your business, with over 800 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Germany, we’re also giving you a choice of rooms to suit you, flexible rates and all the tools […]
Private air charter & golfing holidays – The perfect partnership!
By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter If you are familiar with the terms ‘Rainmaker’, ‘Dew Sweepers’, or ‘In The Leather’ chances are you are a golf fanatic. But have you ever considered including an Amateur Golf Tournament in your golfing getaway? We have partnered with Golf Events International, a one stop shop for […]
Need inspiration for 2022? Ascot & Cheltenham Festival delivers on excitement!
If you are looking for your next corporate event or social event to impress your clients, there is no better way than with a luxury private helicopter charter to a prestigious sporting event. Travel from anywhere and be dropped off in style at the event of your choice. Royal Ascot – Tuesday 14th June 2022 […]
Commuters’ biggest bugbears, laid bare
A poll of 2,000 adults who travel to work by car, bus, tube or train found the single most annoying thing is being stuck in traffic for hours. Traffic lights which keep changing to red as you approach, tailgaters, and people who undertake on the motorway also frustrate many of those polled. Hefty train and […]
What do Premier Inn’s new hotel openings have to offer?
By Premier Inn Business In a world where our guests and their businesses are conscious of carbon footprints more than ever, it’s important for us to really think about where we decide to locate our hotels and what they’ll have to offer our business guests. So, with over 800+ hotels (and counting), we’ve made sure […]
Gett appoints Runli Guo as Chief Information Security Officer
Business travel specialist and PA Life Club partner Gett has confirmed the appointment of Runli Guo as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as it continues to expand operations. Runli is based in London and reports to Chief Information Officer (CIO) Dina Dembo-Orgil within the Technology and Innovation Function at Gett. Currently around one quarter of Fortune 500 […]
Premier Inn: Our guests are our priority
By Premier Inn We’ve always been committed to making sure your stay is an enjoyable one. And now more than ever, it’s our priority to ensure your stay is also as safe as possible. So, whether that’s through our strict Premier Inn CleanProtect cleanliness standards, ensuring reception is manned 24 hours a day 7 days […]
New Year, new Business Travel partner? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory can help!
If you’re looking for a business travel management partner for your company in 2022 the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted providers ready to help. Our list of agencies covers everything from full travel management services, through to chauffeurs, helicopters and private jets – There’s something to suit every requirement. […]
Agiito to provide complete travel, meetings and events solution on new public sector framework
Agiito has announced that, for the first time, its travel, meetings and events solution will feature on the RM6217 Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework. Out of all the suppliers on the framework, Agiito is the only travel management company (TMC) to be awarded a place on two Lots: Lot 1 (UK travel booking solutions) and Lot 4 (venue-finding and events). These two ‘Lots’ enables central government, wider public sector and third sector organisations access to fully managed, online and offline travel booking solutions covering UK and international rail and […]
Travel Counsellors announce strategic partnership with GlobalStar
Travel Counsellors has announced a new strategic partnership with GlobalStar Travel Management. Delivering bespoke corporate and leisure travel services since 1994, Travel Counsellors is an independent travel company with over 1,900 travel franchisees across six countries – the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa and UAE. This new partnership allows the company to deliver uncompromised personal service and market expertise […]
Christmas commuting? THESE are the UK stations to avoid for delays
While the UK might have one of the biggest and most complex rail networks in Europe, it’s by no means the most efficient. Not a day goes by where at least one train isn’t delayed: and if you’re in London, it’s more like four or five minimum. But which UK train station is the worst […]

















