From welcoming a new member of the team to sharing our insights on how you can best prepare for the upcoming RFP season, we’ve stepped into summer with plenty of things to shout about. Here’s your wrap-up of everything we’ve been up to in July.
Wayne Durkin joins us as Head of Business Development
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Durkin as our new Head of Business Development. Wayne brings over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry with a focus on business development and the SME market, having previously held the position of Director of Business Development at CTM. Wayne will play a pivotal role in helping us to achieve our growth plans, while ensuring that our clients receive the absolute best levels of support and service. Learn more about Wayne’s appointment.
We share our top tips to help you prepare for RFP season
RFP season is fast approaching. Whether you’re currently looking for a new partner or it’s something you’ll be considering further down the line, it always pays to be prepared. We’ve asked experts from across the Travel Counsellors’ community, and the wider industry, what advice they would give to help your business prepare for an RFP. Discover what they had to say and see what actions they’d recommend you take now to be in the best possible position when it’s time to go out to tender, here.
Introducing carbon estimates on your flight bookings
A lot of our clients are now looking to travel with lower carbon footprints, which is why we’ve been training our Travel Counsellors on ways to decarbonise client travel plans. Our most recent update means that you can now get estimates on flight emissions ahead of booking to help you choose the most efficient aircraft for your journey. To find out more about how you can travel more sustainably, click here.
Catch up on our latest ‘Redefining Care’ blogs
Our fourth instalment of our Redefining Care blog series looked at changes in travel habits and the importance of putting the individual traveller at the heart of any business travel programme. Following that, we explored the role of technology and how it can be leveraged to support a care-led strategy when used alongside a personal, bespoke service.
We were named Homeworking Agency of the Year – Large at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards
Travel Counsellors was named Homeworking Agency of the Year – Large Agency at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards. Voted for by our valued supplier partners, this award is a testament to the strong relationships we build with our suppliers in order to offer our business clients the very best products and services. Find out more about the most recent addition to our trophy cabinet.
Ready to learn more about how Travel Counsellors for Business could help your company get the best out of its travel programme? Get in touch today for a no-obligation chat with our team.
When a cancelled flight left Clare’s client at risk of being stranded, she jumped into action and arranged alternative plans – all before he’d woken up in New York City. Find out why this level of care is all part of the service when you deal with Travel Counsellors for Business.
Following on from our blog which explored the differences between NDC and GDS airfares, we take a more in-depth look at the benefits of NDC fares for businesses and individual travellers.
With plans for further expansion in 2025, and traveller wellbeing at the forefront of our care-centric approach, find out how Travel Counsellors for Business can transform your corporate travel programme