BUSINESS TRAVEL AWARDS 2018 THE WINNERS
Best Long-Haul Airline LUFTHANSA
As part of Europe’s leading airline group, Lufthansa enjoys an outstanding reputation for offering the highest quality products. Operating through hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, alongside the hubs of the other Lufthansa Group airlines in Vienna, Zurich and Brussels, the airlines serve more than 300 destinations in over 100 countries on four continents.
After overcoming problems in the previous year, the judges thought Lufthansa had made a significant effort in supporting corporate customers, with a focus on account management and investment.
Finalists: American Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines
Business Airline of the Year ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS (ANA)
ANA is the largest airline in Japan by revenue and passenger numbers. The ANA Group has a fleet of 250 aircraft and is the world’s biggest Boeing 787 Dreamliner operator. The airline’s frequent flyer programme has more than 26 million members. The Star Alliance member also runs joint ventures with United, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines.
The judges thought ANA offered a five-star service for the corporate traveller, backed by strong growth and new routes. It also runs a truly impressive CSR programme. The judges determined that ANA had submitted a faultless entry.
Finalists: Easyjet, Etihad Airways, Flybe, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic
Best Specialist Business Travel Service
TRIPBAM
TRIPBAM’s main message is that there’s an easier way to shop for better hotel rates. The firm provides agencies and corporations with lower client hotel costs, improved compliance to a negotiated hotel programme, and increased hotel attachment rates. TRIPBAM searches hotel prices daily to find the lowest available rates.
This was a closely fought category with little to separate the shortlisted contenders. The judges felt that TRIPBAM’s ability to drive savings gave it the edge. A genuinely useful service that deserves to do well.
Finalists: CIBT Visas, Clarity Hub, FCM Travel Essentials, HRS Global Hotel Solutions
Best Travel Technology Product CONFERMA CONNECT
A global fintech company specialising in virtual card technology, Conferma Connect prides itself on being the industry standard for corporate travel payments. Conferma communicates clients’ virtual card information to all suppliers as part of its quest to make payments simple and efficient. Its services are used by more than 30 financial institutions and leading TMCs.
Conferma Connect was hailed by the judges as innovative, slick and user-friendly, and the product the industry has been waiting for.
Highly Commended: Trainline Mobile Ticketing Finalists: CTM Smart, Sam – FCM Travel Solutions, Yapta’s IQ Technology – FareIQ
Best Sales Account Management Team
GILES TRAVEL
The sales, marketing and account management teams at Giles Travel help clients to innovate their travel operations. Through creative, engaging and powerful campaigns, the team has strengthened its drive into international markets with global account wins. The team provides the trademark Giles Travel ‘personal touch’.
The judges felt that Giles Travel’s winning team demonstrated remarkable fortitude and agility in capturing new business and helping to post record profit for the TMC.
Finalists: Clarity, Corporate Travel Management, Corporate Traveller, Premier Inn
Best Travel
Management Company (Less than £50 million UK annual sales)
GILES TRAVEL
The philosophy at Giles Travel is to act as an extension of clients’ organisations to create an out-of-house travel department. This means understanding clients’ culture, brand values and business objectives, which enables Giles Travel to deliver on a higher level to its clients.
What really impressed the judges with the winning entry was the passion of the people, terrific customer focus and great investment in staff.
Finalists: Blue Cube Travel, NYS Corporate, Omega Business Travel, Selective Travel Management
BUYINGBUSINESSTRAVEL.COM
BBT March/April 2018
55
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124
