Entries by Dave

Natalie Pawley clinches Travel Businesswoman of the Year 2024

Global Travel Management is thrilled to announce that Natalie Pawley, Director and Founder, has been awarded the title of Travel Businesswoman of the Year 2024. This accolade, part of the nationwide Women in Business Awards 2023, recognises Natalie’s exceptional leadership and invaluable contributions to the business-to-business travel sector. Nominated by her Global Travel Management colleagues, […]

Air France unveils exquisite in-flight dining experience for business travellers

Since the start of February 2024, Air France has been treating its Business customers on short-haul flights to a ‘gastronomic delight’, in collaboration with Servair Corporate Chef François Adamski, renowned Bocuse d’Or and Meilleur Ouvrier de France. The airline’s revamped catering offer features a dynamic menu that evolves throughout the day. For flights departing before […]

On-the-go connectivity upgrade: LNER’s bespoke solution for East Coast Main Line

In a groundbreaking collaboration, LNER, Network Rail, and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are joining forces to revolutionise mobile connectivity on the East Coast Main Line, with a particular focus on enhancing the travel experience for UK-based business travellers. The latest development in this joint venture sees the successful installation of a bespoke antenna in the […]

KLM unveils Southampton to Schiphol evening flights

In a bid to offer greater flexibility to business and leisure travellers, KLM is set to introduce a new daily evening service between Southampton and Schiphol Airport starting from Sunday, 31st March. This latest addition will complement KLM’s existing daily morning and evening services from Southampton. The evening flights, operated by KLM’s modern Embraer aircraft […]

Enhanced flexibility: LNER Introduces Simpler Fares for business trips

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has introduced a groundbreaking Simpler Fares pilot scheme set to redefine the customer experience along the East Coast route. The initiative focuses on providing a more straightforward ticketing system, making travel more accessible for UK-based business travellers. The trial, covering select routes such as London King’s Cross to Newcastle, London […]

Sky-high rewards: AAdvantage elevates travel experiences for business travellers

TThe AAdvantage® programme by American Airlines continues to provide a superb rewards initiative for its members, maintaining its leadership in the travel rewards industry throughout 2024. In the highly competitive landscape of travel rewards, the AAdvantage® program stands out as the largest and world’s first loyalty program, providing members with unparalleled experiences, diverse ways to […]

Business travel boost: London Southend Airport unveils new route to Milan

London Southend Airport is set to elevate travel options for UK-based business travellers with a newly forged partnership with Aeroitalia, Italy’s second-largest airline. The collaboration includes the introduction of a compelling new route to Milan Bergamo, with plans for additional routes in the pipeline. Starting on 25 March, business travellers can embark on a six-times […]

LNER advances carbon capture technology in rail industry sustainability drive

LNER is making significant strides in its commitment to decarbonisation with the expansion of a pilot project in collaboration with science and technology startup Algacraft. The pilot initiative aimed to assess the feasibility of utilising microalgae bioreactors to capture carbon around railway stations. Microalgae, claimed to be even more efficient at capturing carbon dioxide than […]

Intermodal ingenuity: Air Canada unveils air-to-rail connections across Europe

Air Canada has unveiled an innovative air-to-rail booking option, enhancing the travel experience for its customers connecting at European airports. This initiative allows passengers seamlessly to book onward rail trips, providing convenient access to a multitude of destinations in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The move reflects Air Canada’s commitment to enriching the travel experience, […]

Two awards for Global Travel Management

Global Travel Management received two prestigious awards last week, awarded by the Advantage Travel Partnership.  The annual Big Celebration Lunch is the spectacular annual gathering of suppliers and partners to Advantage, which is the third-largest travel consortium in Europe.   Hosted by television presenter Mark Durden-Smith and opened by Advantage CEO Julia Lo Bue-Said, the 2023 […]