TMCs 2023: Who does WhaT

Your guide to a selection of leading travel management companies in the UK (A to H)

Information supplied by TMCs to The Business Travel Magazine

Onboarding selected customers to proprietary online booking and travel management platform, Melon. Melon is due to be widely available in the market in 2023.

Midmarket Businesses,

Screen and Sports, Finance, Banking, Technology, Marine.

Live availability and instant book and 'Green Leaf' went live in

Partnership with API developer

Added CO2 estimates for air and rail bookings. Specialisms: Public Sector, Utilities, Logistics and Infrastructure, Construction and Engineering, Oil and Gas, Finance, Manufacturing,

Launched SAF programme and platform with Shell Aviation. Joined World Economic Forum. Integrated with Chooose for carbon emissions data and reporting. Awarded platinum EcoVadis status. Specialisms: Technology & Communications, Professional Services, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Pharma & Healthcare, Government Retail, Energy, Marine & Mining, Utilities, Consulting. * Turnover will be in 2022 earnings report on March 9th. See digital version of this directory

Launched 24/7 English-Mandarin bilingual service hub, advanced NDC adoption and capability solution, car rental and train booking capabilities on myCWT mobile and web, enhanced CO2 emission reporting, partnership with Wenrix, new subscription fee model. Specialisms: Defense, Energy & Resources, Financial Services, Government, Marine, Media & Entertainment, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Professional Services, Technology, Telecoms

Innovations: Continued investment in staff and recruitment to support 100% offline offering focused on SME clients. Specialisms: SMEs diversiTY Travel diversitytravel.com 231 staff globally Manchester 2007 59% / 41% £85.4m global

Innovations: Ability to book baggage online for low-cost carriers, brand new app and traveller tracking technology. European rail now bookable online. Specialisms: Academic, Humanitarian & Charity, Non-profit, Study/Education Trips. Alliances: Advantage easY avenues easy-avenues.co.uk 22 UK staff Chelmsford 2009 30% / 70% £10m

Innovations: Launched arrangeMY Learning Management Suite to manage clients' educational and accommodational needs. Learning Management Portal can be used by training providers, college groups and learning institutes to monitor and track learner activity.

Construction, Charity, Apprenticeships, Technology/IT Services, Insurance, Housing Association, Car Manufacturing, Retail. Alliances: Advantage, Focus

Launched Direct ATPI Halo with ATPI Analytics 2.0 enhanced carbon reporting, ATPI on the Go, Whatsapp and Teams integration. ATPI enables clients to chat via a multitude of platforms such as Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp. Specialisms: Corporate Travel, Marine Travel, Energy Travel, Mining Travel, Travel in Africa, Sports Travel, Corporate Events, Sports Events, Yacht Logistics, Hospitality.

Innovations: Continuous upgrade of client and in-house technology suite. New partnership to allow clients greater access to competitive global fares. New partnership to offset clients CO2 emissions. Specialisms: Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Entertainment & Events, Industry, Construction, Logistics, Offshore, Oil, Gas, Renewable Energy, Technology, Infrastructure & Maintenance, Security. Alliances: Advantage

Innovations: Move from Sabre and Integrated Amadeus as primary GDS. Full re-configuration of Atriis online booking platform. Implementation of Midoco mid office system for automation, streamlining booking and accounts processes. Implementation of Umbrella profile solution, linked to all booking platforms. Specialisms: Professional Services, Law, Finance, Sports, Property, Oil & Gas, Marine & Offshore, Media, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Manufacturing. Alliances: Advantage, Focus

Innovations: In-house Private Aviation Charter business, Equinox Charter which allows clients' movements to be coordinated seamlessly where jet/helicopter chartering is required. Specialisms: Music & Comedy Live Touring, Entertainment, Bespoke Leisure, Film, TV, & Media, Sport, Corporate, Incentives, Events, Aviation Chartering. Alliances: GTC-Internova (ProTravel)

FairFly

Partnered with Sabre. Enhanced TripSource

Messenger

Invested in bringing new and young talent into the industry and continue to work on increasing their knowledge to maintain high quality service for client base. Specialisms: Oil and Gas, Private Equity, Architectural, Car Manufactures/ Retailers, Financial PR. Alliances: Advantage

Innovations: Only TMC in the UK to obtain a distinction level ‘ServiceMark’ accreditation in recognition of service excellence by the Institute of Customer Service. Specialisms: Professional services, Energy, Resource and Marine Academic NGO Charity, Finance & Banking, Public Sector, Retail Sector, Sports. Alliances: One Global

Innovations: Traveldoc visa and entry requirements issued with all itineraries, Consort proprietary workflow management system and direct connect technology (IATA mature certified), Travelogix Geo. Specialisms: Marine, Offshore, Renewables, Corporate. Alliances: Advantage, Radius, Focus CoCo+

/ 35% £184,808

Innovations: First to integrate VIBE with Protas Mid/Back Office. Approaches sustainability differently, publishing the most sustainable route after trip search and combining the full trips CO2 into the shopping basket.

Innovations: New back-office, email and telephone systems. Achieved TMC Elite status with SAP Concur. Developed out-of-hours service. New partnerships with three US-based TMCs providing EMEA fulfilment. Specialisms: SMEs in Pharmaceutical, IT, Finance, Retail, Manufacturing, Legal & Consulting, Non-profit Organisations, Music, Entertainment, Fashion, Sports, VIP Travel Services, MICE/Group Travel, Luxury Leisure. Alliances: Advantage, American Express GBT Travel Partner Network FCM fcmtravel.com 6,500 staff globally London 2004 Not disclosed Not disclosed global Travel ManageMenT GTM.uk.com

Innovations: Working on FCM Platform, a proprietary travel management tool developed in-house to provides a comprehensive, globally consistent experience, delivering more control, duty of care, sustainability, and communications benefits. Specialisms: Engineering, Technology, Insurance.

22 UK staff Woking, Surrey 1997 35% / 65% £11m

Innovations: Enhanced GTM Online (corporate self-booking tool) with real time Duty of Care content and tools. Strengthened a full suite of mobile apps. Further developed GTM Carbon Offset programme. Specialisms: UK-based SMEs, High NetWorth Individuals, Virtual PAs, Automotive and Aviation, Brewing, Business Consultancy, Entertainment, Insurance, Professional Sport, Emerging Digital Industries. Alliances: Focus, Advantage good Travel ManageMenT good-travel.co.uk

35 UK staff East Yorkshire 1906 25% / 75% £20m

Innovations: Internal Employee Portal to enable remote and home workers to be informed and engaged with the latest information, training and procedures. Relaunch of groups department and partnership with The Energy Industry Council.

Specialisms: SME Corporate Travel, Marine, Offshore and Energy Division, Business Events, Groups, Trade Missions, Global Exhibitions. Alliances: Altour, Advantage, Lufthansa City Centre graY daWes Travel gdg.travel 250 staff globally Colchester 1927 65% / 35% £250m harridge business Travel harridgebusiness.com

Innovations: Developed a retailing strategy'using Yourtrip platform, a single booking solution for agents, bookers and travellers. Developed a bespoke airline booking system which was used to safely manage the travel for thousands of football fans from all over the world during 2022 World Cup. Specialisms: Construction/Engineering, Retail, Luxury/Fashion, Energy, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Creative, Academic/Education, Manufacturing, Marine.

20 UK staff London 1983 30% / 70% £5m

Innovations: Recently paired with Trees4travel. Increased the amount of online users. Harridge has a fully-comprehensive tracking/traveller safety tool. Specialisms: Insurance, Media, Fashion, Construction, Hedge Funds, Arts, Marine, Legal, Education, Medicine. Alliances: Advantage, Focus