BUSINESS TRAVEL AWARDS 2018 THE WINNERS
Best Travel Management Company (£50m-£200m UK annual sales)
BUSINESS TRAVEL DIRECT Business Travel Direct is a forward- thinking travel solutions partner, challenging the traditional TMC model and pioneering a new era of managed travel. Partnership and innovation are integral strands of its DNA and the company aims to deliver full visibility, robust risk management and continuous value for both compliant and noncompliant travel.
Business Travel Direct impressed the judges with its new technology, airfare and hotel auditing processes, comprehensive training programme, and excellent staff and client retention figures.
Finalists: Click Travel, Diversity Travel, Gray Dawes Group, Travel Leaders UK
Best Travel Management Company (more than £200m UK annual sales)
FCM TRAVEL SOLUTIONS FCM is a leading global TMC providing tailored travel management services to medium and large national and multinational clients. The business model focuses on highly experienced people who operate in small teams and are empowered to deliver exceptional customer service by blending their knowledge with bespoke technology solutions.
The judges felt FCM was embracing change with a massive investment in people and technology, while remaining totally customer focused.
Finalists: Capita Travel and Events, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), Clarity, Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
Best Self-Booking Tool MINICABIT
Minicabit is the UK’s largest cab comparison website. Backed by mobile operator O2, it is also the official cab- booking platform for Heathrow and London City airports, Expedia and Visit Britain. More than 800 licensed cab operators in 300 UK towns and cities have joined the network with quotes provided on web and app platforms.
The judges described Minicabit as a really useful price comparison-booking tool. They were impressed by its UK network coverage, the bidding option and its suitability for a mobile workforce.
Finalists: Addison Lee, Click Travel –
travel.cloud, Redfern Travel – Trips, Summit Qwest Ground Limited
Rising Star of the Year
AMY HOGARTH, SALES PARTNERSHIP MANAGER, CTI
Amy Hogarth is an accomplished sales professional with a background in hospitality, corporate and leisure travel who continually seeks to provide the highest levels of satisfaction for her clients.
The judges felt Amy ticked all the boxes as an exceptionally driven individual with excellent feedback from clients.
Finalists: Smaranda Filoti, global travel programme and supplier lead, Unilever; Patricia Gardiner, head of brand and campaigns, Addison Lee Group; Emma Hitchen, reservations team manager, Diversity Travel; Said Said, travel manager, Access Bookings
Travel Buyer of the Year
HANNAH RICHARDSON, CATEGORY MANAGER TRAVEL, KPMG
Hannah Richardson joined KPMG in 2011, rising to become category manager for both travel and marketing as part of the procurement leadership team. She focuses on driving efficiencies and working in partnership with suppliers.
The judges described Hannah as outstanding. She has shown her ability to manage change in her challenging role.
Highly Commended: Kristian Collard, global travel services manager, Unilever
Finalists: Deborah Leisk, procurement director – HR services & travel, IHG; Michael McSperrin, global head of facilities & support services, Alexander Mann Solutions
Travel Team of the Year UNILEVER AND HRG TRAVEL TEAM
The global travel team at Unilever has had an unprecedented year delivering improved traveller services by embracing new technology. It has built a robust partnership with HRG, characterised by a strong work ethic, commitment to high standards and open communication channels.
The judges said Unilever/HRG was an excellent example of multiple initiatives working towards a single purpose.
Highly Commended: Astrazeneca Global Travel Team/BCD Travel
Finalists: John Lewis Partnership/Clarity; Macquarie/Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT); Network Rail/Capita Travel and Events; Prudential/Reed & Mackay
56 BBT March/April 2017
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