At the 2025 Business Travel People Awards, Global Travel Management was named Business Travel Team of the Year, celebrating the company’s dedication to excellence in corporate travel. The award recognises the team’s hard work, professionalism, and expertise in supporting UK-based business travellers, ensuring every trip – whether across the UK or overseas – is planned, managed, and executed to the highest standards.

British Airways has unveiled a new generation of airport lounges in Miami and Dubai, setting a fresh benchmark for comfort, design and service in international business travel. As part of the airline’s £7 billion transformation programme, these state-of-the-art spaces offer premium dining, dedicated work zones and distinctive local touches — enhancing the airport experience for business travellers flying to and from the UK.

Heathrow’s record-breaking September, welcoming nearly 7.4 million passengers, demonstrates its commitment to supporting UK business travellers, with seamless operations and ongoing investments enhancing the travel experience.

Virgin Atlantic has made English sparkling wine Hambledon Classic Cuvée a permanent feature in Upper Class, offering business travellers a distinctly British touch at 35,000 feet.

The move reflects the airline’s commitment to premium quality and enhances the in-flight experience for UK-based corporate travellers.

EHang has successfully completed Africa’s first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight with its EH216-S aircraft in Kigali, Rwanda, at the 9th Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition.

Emirates has introduced the rare Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 to its First Class offering, available on all flights departing Dubai for a limited time.

Through its exclusive partnership with Moët Hennessy, Emirates is the only airline in the world able to serve this celebrated vintage directly from the winery.

Bristol Airport’s new Escape Lounge, opened as part of its terminal transformation, offers business travellers 140 additional seats, quiet work zones, and dining options with West Country flair.

With floor-to-ceiling windows and high-speed Wi-Fi, it ensures UK-based professionals enjoy a productive, comfortable space before flights.

Bristol Airport’s new £60 million Public Transport Interchange, opened this month, enhances business travel with more frequent, sustainable bus and coach services.

Featuring 16 dedicated bays, live transport screens, and a covered bridge, it supports UK business travellers’ need for efficient, eco-friendly connections, with fully electric A1 and A3 Flyer services from 2026.

For UK business travellers, Lufthansa offers a seamless blend of efficiency, comfort and innovation often overlooked. With hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, Lufthansa connects to over 200 global destinations, ideal for multi-city itineraries. The new Allegris Business Class suites provide privacy and productivity, while FlyNet Wi-Fi keeps you connected. Priority services, generous baggage allowances and the Miles & More program add value, making Lufthansa a top choice for professionals.

Blacklane’s new four-hour private sightseeing tours in London and Paris provide UK-based business travellers with a luxurious, flexible way to explore iconic landmarks, guided by accredited chauffeurs.

Combining comfort, local expertise and high-specification vehicles, these tours enhance business trips with seamless cultural experiences.

The 2025 World Cup of Stations has kicked off.

Nominations for the Rail Delivery Group’s annual search for Britain’s “most life-changing station” are now open.

From our humble beginnings as a family-owned firm in Woking, we’ve grown into a globally respected travel management partner, still independently owned and driven by a passion for exceptional service. Today, we’re excited to unveil our rebrand - a bold reflection of our evolution into a leader that empowers UK businesses to thrive on the global stage.

Heathrow Airport has unveiled a £10 billion private investment plan for 2027–2031 to enhance operational resilience, improve passenger experience and boost the UK economy by accommodating up to 10 million additional passengers annually.

The first electric aircraft to land at London Gatwick touched down on 9 July as part of the VINCI Airports Network Elektro Tour, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable business travel.

American Airlines has enhanced its AAdvantage Business programme by introducing a new AAdvantage Business Select™ tier, effective from 21 July, 2025, offering UK-based companies and their business travellers increased rewards and benefits for booking eligible travel.

Virgin Atlantic is set to transform business travel by becoming the first UK airline to offer free, streaming-quality, unlimited Wi-Fi across its entire fleet using Starlink technology by 2027, alongside a major cabin refurbishment of its Boeing 787-9 fleet starting in 2028 and the introduction of ten A330neo aircraft with expanded premium cabins from Q3 2026.

LNER has unveiled a vibrant new livery on one of its InterCity 225 trains to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum, celebrating a significant milestone in railway heritage. The locomotive, named ‘National Railway Museum 50 Years 1975-2025’, showcases a colourful ribbon and iconic exhibits like Mallard and Duchess of Hamilton, symbolising the enduring partnership between LNER and the museum, supported by Eversholt Rail.

A pioneering partnership between SITA and Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP) is set to transform business travel by integrating modular vertiport infrastructure with advanced digital platforms to deliver sustainable urban air mobility (UAM) for UK-based business travellers.

JetBlue’s ‘25 for 25’ promotion, launched to celebrate the airline’s 25th anniversary, offers TrueBlue members the chance to earn up to 350,000 bonus points and 25 years of Mosaic 1 status by travelling to multiple destinations across its network from June 25 to December 31, 2025.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its first Radisson RED hotel in central London, set to open in 2029 on Leman Street in partnership with PPHE Hotel Group, bringing a bold, upscale lifestyle hotel to the heart of the capital. Located just minutes from Liverpool Street Station, the hotel will sit near the City of London’s financial district while also being a short walk from the vibrant, creative east-end and iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. This development marks a significant addition to London’s business travel landscape, offering a fresh, design-led accommodation option for travellers.