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Global Travel Management named Business Travel Team of the Year 2025

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.

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Next-generation British Airways lounges open in Miami and Dubai

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.

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Virgin Atlantic adds English sparkling wine Hambledon Classic Cuvée permanently to Upper Class

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.

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£60m Transport Hub Opens at Bristol Airport for Seamless Business Travel

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.

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Ten Reasons To Fly With… Lufthansa

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.

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A New Chapter for Global Travel Management: Our Rebrand Unveiled

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.

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Enhanced connectivity and comfort for business travel with Virgin Atlantic

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.

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LNER celebrates National Railway Museum’s 50th with vibrant train livery

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.

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PPHE and Radisson Hotel Group partner for first Radisson RED in central London

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.

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