by Joanne Emerson | Oct 22, 2024 | News
We caught up with Focus CEO Steve Banks ahead of this year’s milestone Partners Conference and the 25th anniversary of Focus Travel Partnership. It’s coming up to 5 months in your role as Focus CEO, how would you describe your experience in leading Focus Travel...
by Joanne Emerson | Oct 9, 2024 | News
As we approach this year’s eagerly anticipated Focus Partners Conference, we hear from Dani Ives – Focus Commercial Manager, about her career to date, current trends, and her thoughts on the upcoming Focus Partners event. 1. Can you share your first...
by Joanne Emerson | Sep 19, 2024 | News
Tony Edge, Focus Travel Partnership Business Solutions Manager, wins Tech Innovator at the Business Travel People Awards Focus Travel Partnership are thrilled to share that Tony Edge, Focus Business Solutions Manager, has been awarded ‘Tech Innovator’ at this year’s...
by Joanne Emerson | Sep 16, 2024 | News
As we approach the Business Travel People Awards – shining a light on the industry’s finest talent, we spoke to ‘Tech Innovator’ finalist and Focus Business Solutions Manager, Tony Edge, about his nomination and his career to date. 1. Can you share...
by Joanne Emerson | Sep 11, 2024 | News
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading consortium of independent SME travel management companies, has announced that Joanne Emerson has been appointed as Marketing, PR & Events Manager. Joanne joined the Focus team 18 months ago as PR & Marketing Executive...
by Joanne Emerson | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Focus Board Director Clare Collins announced as CT Travel Group Ltd Chief Operating Officer CT Travel Group Ltd is thrilled to announce the appointment of Clare Collins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a pivotal move in the company’s aggressive strategy to expand its...
by Joanne Emerson | Jul 17, 2024 | News
Focus Travel Partnership proudly announces a strategic new partnership with digital technology rail provider, International Rail. This latest collaboration, making International Rail the preferred global rail tech provider for Focus Travel Partnership, will bring...
by Joanne Emerson | Jul 11, 2024 | News
ITM Tech Innovator Award Winner Focus Travel Partnership is delighted to announce that our Business Solutions Manager, Tony Edge, has won the prestigious Tech Innovator Award at this year’s Institute of Travel Management (ITM) Achievement Awards. Tony, who...
by Joanne Emerson | May 7, 2024 | News
ITG Business Travel joins Focus Travel Partnership ITG Business Travel, a leading provider of cutting-edge travel management solutions for over 20 years, are proud to announce membership of Focus Travel Partnership – the UK’s leading independent travel management...
by Joanne Emerson | Apr 24, 2024 | News
Welcome to the next instalment of our ‘in conversation with’ series, where we delve into the knowledge and career experiences of Focus Board Director, Mark Colley. How did you get into the business travel industry? Sunways Travel celebrated its 50th anniversary last...
by Joanne Emerson | Apr 2, 2024 | News
Focus Travel Partnership has announced the appointment of Steve Banks as its new Chief Executive Officer. Steve Banks brings over 30 years of corporate travel experience in senior roles to the Partnership. With an early career at Thomas Cook Travel Management, moving...
by Joanne Emerson | Mar 13, 2024 | News
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading consortium of independent SME Travel Management Companies, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Clare Collins, Co-owner and Managing Director Corporate Travel at CT Travel Group, to its Board of Directors. In this new...
by Joanne Emerson | Mar 8, 2024 | News
In celebration of International Women’s Day #inspireinclusion we chatted to Focus Commercial Manager, Dani Ives, about her distinguished career to date, mentorship, and the significance of International Women’s Day 2024. Please tell us a little bit about...
by Joanne Emerson | Mar 7, 2024 | News
In our ongoing celebration of International Women’s Day #inspireinclusion, we spoke to Focus PR & Marketing Exec, Joanne Emerson, about who inspires her, some career experiences, and the significance of IWD. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in...
by Joanne Emerson | Mar 6, 2024 | News
Celebrating IWD #inspireinclusion we spoke to Focus BDM, Anne Marie Crawford, about her career journey, family and the importance of International Women’s Day. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I moved to Northern Ireland aged 10. At 18 I attended...
by Joanne Emerson | Mar 5, 2024 | News
Celebrating International Women’s Day #inspireinclusion, we spoke to Focus Commercial Manager, Hazel Dawson, about her accomplished career in the corporate travel industry and the importance of IWD. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve worked in the...
by Joanne Emerson | Mar 4, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
To begin our commemoration of International Women’s Day #inspireinclusion, we spoke to Focus Travel Partnership Board Director, Wendy Walker, about her trailblazing career and the importance of IWD. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I have been in the...
by Joanne Emerson | Feb 22, 2024 | News
Introducing the second instalment of our ‘in conversation with’ series, where we delve into the insights and experiences of James Parkhouse, who joined Focus as Non-Executive Director in January 2024. What attracted you to the role of Non-Executive...
by Joanne Emerson | Feb 19, 2024 | News
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest consortium of independent SME travel management companies, is continuing to strengthen its innovation and tech proposition for TMC Partners after signing an agreement with Berlin-based AirGateway, one of the leading...
by Joanne Emerson | Feb 12, 2024 | News
Welcome to the first of our new ‘In Conversation With’ series. Where we delve into Focus Chair, Bob Schumacher’s, wealth of experience, and gain insights into his vision, leadership and valuable perspectives. What attracted you to the role as Chair...
by Joanne Emerson | Jan 29, 2024 | News
Focus Travel Partnership announces agreement with MyOverview Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest consortium of independent SME travel management companies, is continuing to enhance its ecosystem of technology solutions after signing an agreement with...
by Joanne Emerson | Dec 13, 2023 | News
Best Workplaces in Travel is back and Focus Travel Partnership are proud to have become Brand Ambassadors for 2024. Business travel companies are being invited to participate in the Best Workplaces in Travel employee engagement survey for a chance to be recognised as...
by Joanne Emerson | Nov 16, 2023 | News
Focus Travel Partnership announces agreement with Jyrney Focus Travel Partnership has added a significant ground mobility element to its ecosystem of technology solutions after signing an agreement with transformative ground transport tech provider Jyrney, creating a...
by Joanne Emerson | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest consortium of independent SME travel management companies, has announced the appointment of Dani Ives as Commercial Manager. Dani Ives joined Focus almost four years ago as Events Manager, before being promoted to Partnership...
by Joanne Emerson | Sep 18, 2023 | News
Focus Innovation Group to deliver best-in-class business solutions to TMC Partners Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest consortium of independent SME travel management companies, has established the Focus Innovation Group. The aim of the group is to drive...
by Joanne Emerson | Jun 27, 2023 | News
CT Business Travel joins Focus Travel Partnership CT Business Travel, a leading award-winning corporate travel management company, is proud to announce its membership of Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s principal independent travel management consortium for SME’s....
by Joanne Emerson | Jun 26, 2023 | News
The awards ceremony at our action-packed Focus Champions Conference, held at the Heart of England conference centre in June, was led by our CEO Abby Penston. The event was attended by over 120 front-line colleagues from our Focus Partner TMC’s, supplier...
by Joanne Emerson | Apr 13, 2023 | News
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading travel management consortium, has recently achieved the Greengage ECOsmart accreditation. Greengage ECOsmart is a travel management industry certification that recognises organisations who can demonstrate a comprehensive...
by Joanne Emerson | Apr 4, 2023 | News
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading business travel consortium, is proud to announce its partnership with Easy Avenues, a Chelmsford based travel management company. Focus Travel Partnership, representing 52 independent travel management companies across the...
by Joanne Emerson | Mar 28, 2023 | News
Focus Travel Partnership CEO Abby Penston led the awards ceremony at our Focus Leaders Conference which took place on 22nd March at the Etihad Stadium. Business leaders from across the Focus Partnership and industry suppliers came together to network and innovate....
