HotelRes has been in operation since 1998. Their remit has always been to support corporate clients with their accommodation and event needs. Over the last 22 years the marketplace has changed massively and HotelRes as specialists have adapted their services to keep pace with new developments. Based in Cambridge, but operating globally, HotelRes offer clients […]

Sun-starved Brits are missing overseas travel so much that they are even relishing the prospect of queuing at airport security, getting lost on foreign roads and waiting ages for stragglers to join their transfer coach. Although the list of the 50 most-missed aspects of holidays is dominated by feelgood things – like warm evenings, amazing […]

De Vere is launching a dog sitting service for guests visiting its hotels to work or for business training, meetings, or events. The service will be launching at De Vere Wokefield Estate with local company Pets, Homes and Gardens, allowing guests to leave their dogs in safe hands with a dog walker and sitter on site […]

Emburse, a leader in expense management and accounts payable automation, has announced the findings of its latest YouGov survey, aiming to understand current attitudes towards business travel. The data paints an interesting picture of the renewed appetite for travel as a means to strengthen business relationships and escape the household. Workers have expressed an overwhelming […]

Travel and events solutions specialist Reed & Mackay has added meeting booking capability to its platform, providing fast access to thousands of covid-19 safe venues as companies return to in-person meetings. As companies move from office first to flexible working, they are navigating the challenges posed by a rapid return to in-person meetings against a backdrop of scaled back real […]

Raileasy is one of the UK’s leading online sellers of rail tickets and its journey planner searches through thousands of journey combinations to find you the cheapest fares. Say you are travelling from Bristol on the 22nd and catching the 08:35 to Paddington returning at 17:48. The price on Trainline is £151.30 but Raileasy’s price is £99.20. That’s the […]

While the UK is slowly unlocking, employers with overseas staff must not underestimate the severity of the Covid situation in other countries and the impact this will have on health and wellbeing. Towergate Health & Protection is warning of the concerns around the world and what employers can do to mitigate the effects of overseas […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has appointed a new Chair of its Industry Partner Board, namely Christina Lawford, Founder and Managing Director at DiamondAir International. Lawford joins the BTA’s Industry Partner Board this week and will work to raise awareness of the significant role business travel plays in the UK economy. She will ensure the […]

By Blacklane London <> Cambridge  ￡119 Portsmouth <> London ￡149 York <> Manchester  ￡159 …and many more! As a travel booker, intercity trips present a variety of considerations — safety, price, privacy, reliability, quality… you have a lot on your plate. That’s where Blackane comes in. Built by frequent business travellers, for frequent business travellers, […]

By Holly Hull, Managing Director, Corporate Peaks After a year and a half of many businesses pausing their essential travel programmes. There is an air of excitement as travel resumption plans for 2022 are coming into effect. With Destination Meeting, incentive and Conference preparation in full swing we are excited to release the brand new […]

By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter After more than a year away, the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown kicked off on May 17th, meaning that racecourses can open their turnstiles once again. Family and friends are free to get together and enjoy a unique social event like a race […]

By Ervin Gjoni, Managing Director at EG Chauffeurs Covid-19 has affected us all in one way or another and a new way of life has now become inevitable. For us at EG Chauffeurs, we want to reassure you of our commitment to both our passengers and chauffeurs and the enhanced precautionary measures we are taking […]

By Private Harley Street Clinic As the UK moves into the next stage of lockdown easing, industries are readying solutions to enable them to travel safely and to organise and attend events once again. One thing that is certain is the vital role that ongoing coronavirus testing will play in getting companies and their staff […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has launched a new industry partnership with the UK’s largest independent hotel brand, Travelodge, to highlight the importance of business travel to the chain and the wider hotel industry it recovers from Coronavirus pandemic. The partnership celebrates Travelodge’s extended support for Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and will play an integral […]

Budgeting and planning for business travel is a challenge many companies face, but it’s certainly possible to improve your operation without cutting corners and compromising employee safety. The rules of travel are in constant flux, so your business can expect careful planning to take precedence over spontaneity. In this article, we explore the following ways […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke as its new Interim Strategic Director. Clarke will assist in steering the strategic direction of the association for 2022 and beyond, whilst overseeing the evolution and future vision of partnership engagement. He will be pivotal in planning and executing the BTA’s move from an […]

Furnished apartments rental specialist HomeLike has reported increased demand for mid-term property rental as travel restrictions are lifted and temporary accommodation is sought for relocation and work purposes. Brits make up the largest share of all bookings (60%) across the German-based mid-term global rental platform, where users can book accommodation for more than 30-days, followed […]

By Kymani Getaways Kymani brings corporate groups together in the great outdoors in a safe, socially distanced way. Gone are the days of a stuffy conference room in a hotel – after this year, we are all looking for fresh new ways to get the team together. The last few months have been hard for […]