BUSINESS TRAVEL
Most people who think of business travel immediately conjure up ideas of conferences, meetings straight from the aircraft and international events, something that is known as ‘Mice’ travel (which stands for ‘meetings, incentives, conferences and events’) and is key to the growth of the global economy. However, this sector is much more than that and can be
just as varied and as exciting as leisure travel (people going on holiday). Business travel consultants are essentially travel agents who arrange travel plans for business people, working out the best flight times and accommodation to suit their clients’ needs. But consultants can also look after high-profile people, whether it’s arranging accommodation for a football team’s next away match or helping to track down rooms for a TV production crew to stay in so they’re ready to film on location. The ‘bleisure’ market – a combination of business and
leisure travel – where those travelling for work might add on a few days to their business trip to explore the destination as a tourist, continues to grow. This offers an interesting mix, where consultants need to be able to craft an itinerary that seamlessly combines business meetings with sightseeing or even family-friendly activities.
Jobs in focus W
HBusiness travel agent Just like a leisure travel agent who focuses on holiday bookings, a business travel agent helps to source and book flights, accommodation and transport for business people who need to travel in the UK or abroad for events, meetings and conferences.
HEvent planner As an event planner, your role could range from organising the smooth running of overseas conferences and travel exhibitions to creating and arranging an incentive travel trip for employees who have achieved specific company targets.
HCorporate travel manager As a corporate travel manager, you could be working in-house at a company helping to organise its business travel and managing a strict budget, while keeping on top of business requirements to help the company develop new international opportunities.
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