With two decades of experience and 10+ years specialising in music industry group travel, Travel Counsellors for Business’ Mat Doherty shows how expert relationships, careful planning and contingency readiness make MICE and tour travel truly stress‑free.
When it comes to MICE travel, the stakes are high. Whether you’re organising a band tour, a conference for delegates, an incentive trip for a top‑performing team, or an immersive group event with a large number of attendees, the logistics can be complex, the margins for disruption are small, and the need for proactive service is high.
At Travel Counsellors for Business, we understand the unique demands of MICE travel and provide care-led, specialist support at every stage of the journey. Our Travel Counsellors combine in-depth planning with the flexibility to adapt when plans change, ensuring every trip runs seamlessly and every traveller feels supported from start to finish.
Mat Doherty, one of our Corporate Travel Counsellors, brings over 20 years of industry experience - with more than a decade dedicated to managing travel for the music sector. Specialising in band tours and group arrangements, Mat’s extensive network and deep understanding of location logistics enable him to deliver consistent, reliable, and flexible travel solutions that keeps every tour running smoothly.
Mat attributes his success to the wealth of relationships he has built: hotel chain contacts, tour‑friendly venue specialists and location experts who understand what an entertainment or music group needs. From group accommodation blocks to flexible catering windows, and late check‑outs after shows to meeting rooms for press or VIPs, these contacts allow smooth experiences in venues that know the drill.
Managing a band tour or group event goes far beyond simply booking travel - it requires careful coordination of routing, timing, group dynamics, equipment transport, and contingency plans ready at a moment’s notice. With Mat, you have a Travel Counsellor who understands every logistical detail, location requirement, and the need for flexibility.
"Coordinating travel for a group can be challenging - differing schedules, varying needs, and last-minute changes can quickly become stressful. My role is to remove that complexity. For smaller groups, it’s about personalised guidance and anticipating every requirement. For larger teams, it’s about careful planning, keeping everyone informed, and making sure each traveller is supported throughout the journey. "
~ Mat Doherty, Corporate Travel Counsellor
In MICE travel, things don’t always go to plan. Flights get delayed, venues change, and schedules shift. At Travel Counsellors for Business, we pride ourselves on 24/7 duty support, ensuring that when a disruption occurs, we act swiftly and decisively. Mat builds in contingency strategies from the get‑go: alternate accommodation, rapid communication channels for all travellers, and the familiarity of personal contact - not just a booking system.
Specialist industry knowledge - Mat’s years in the music and events sector mean he understands touring schedules, venue requirements, and the logistical pressures of live performance and high-profile travel.
Trusted supplier network - Strong relationships with hotels and travel partners deliver flexible arrangements, preferential terms, and value-added extras tailored for groups on the move.
Robust contingency planning - Contingency plans are in place from the outset, so any disruption is managed quickly and professionally.
Care‑led support - Every decision is designed to support travellers’ wellbeing and performance, with care and duty of care at the heart of the service.
Get in touch with us today to discuss MICE travel - all delivered with expert planning, trusted relationships, and complete peace of mind.
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