by Martin Roche | Jul 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’m a 90’s kid, a fully-fledged millennial, but those words from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air never felt so meaningful as they currently do, living through 2020. In late December 2019 we had all heard the word Coronavirus, but it was stuck in China and no-one here felt...
by Martin Roche | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
– Provides comprehensive information on travel restrictions across the world, updated daily – Integrated directly into Smartpoint agent desktop for maximum efficiency Langley, UK, 15 July 2020: Travelport, a leading technology company serving the global...
by Martin Roche | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
I thought I had seen every potential threat to the long-term viability of the industry, and then Covid 19 happened. Talking to Focus Partners, suppliers and industry consultants I have been discussing with them whether the sector will automatically revert back to the...
by Martin Roche | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
What has been the biggest surprise for you returning back into the Focus Partnership? How everyone’s roles has changed and how busy it is, my colleagues have picked up lots of new and existing roles during this time, all with one continual aim, which is to help the...
by Martin Roche | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are currently in the middle of one of the most unprecedented crisis in our generation, something that will no doubt impact on the travel industry. The travel industry is resilient, however not every agency will survive so it is going to be important to let people...
by Martin Roche | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
At Focus we want to share knowledge and intel, to create a platform to share, communicate and educate each other. Our first #KnowledgeShare article is from Paul Webb at Delta, who has shared an amazing video on how Delta are developing mobile hospital rooms to treat...
by Martin Roche | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Focus Travel Partnership is a consortium of 60 Travel Management Companies (TMC’s). The Focus central team are responsible for a number of areas including the negotiating and distributing of best in class airline contracts & technology solutions that the TMC’s...
by Martin Roche | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
At Focus we understand that distribution is key to a successful travel program. Whether consumers call our member travel agents directly or book via an Online Booking Tool, it’s imperative to have all the relevant content quickly and easily. Customers expect a wide...
by Martin Roche | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Focus Travel Partnership joined the BTA on 7th Jan 2020 giving all sixty of its members access to the benefits that the BTA brings. The BTA (formally GTMC) is the industry representative association for Business Travel. 32 million transactions are made by BTA...
by Martin Roche | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Focus Travel Partnership Ltd & Travelport have signed a multi-year agreement, which will commence from 1st January 2020, utilising the Galileo platform. This partnership will give Focus members access to preferential pricing on Travelport products and...
by Martin Roche | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Focus Travel Partnership Welcomes Dani Ives to the team as Events Manager. With extensive event management experience she will be a huge asset to the Partnership. Focus Travel Partnership organises a variety of events across the UK and Dani will ensure that these are...
