by The Focus Travel Team | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is now ten months since I semi-retired from daily involvement in this compelling, complex and often challenging business travel industry. During a very long career in the sector, I like many, probably thought we had seen and experienced every potential threat to...
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 The Focus Travel Team | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Where should I go?” – Alice. “That depends on where you want to end up.” – The Cheshire Cat. ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass We currently find ourselves in unchartered waters trying...
by The Focus Travel Team | May 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The events industry has been one of the toughest hit through Covid-19. Events are about being together, networking, learning and socialising, but in a world where social distancing and staying at home is the new normal, how and when will we see recovery start to...
by The Focus Travel Team | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the role of Commercial Manager for the Focus Travel Partnership, I work as the intermediary between our members and our travel suppliers, providing support and guidance to our 60 partner TMCs but also continuing to drive the relationship with our travel suppliers...
by The Focus Travel Team | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our industry has faced many crises before, but the current situation is unlike any other. Never before have we faced a global and highly sustained shutdown of travel with no clear view as to the future. Whilst the situation is bleak, I find it fascinating and am so...
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 The Focus Travel Team | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The last month has seen unprecedented changes to our lives and industry. At Focus it has been our top priority to support and guide our partners during this time. We asked our CEO Abby Penston what the team has been up to and what their key objectives are during this...
by The Focus Travel Team | Apr 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Over the last month we have all faced many trials and tribulations, sadly many of us personally and most of us professionally. When reflecting on this crisis so far and all the challenges that it has bought to our Business Travel community in particular, it has also...
by The Focus Travel Team | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
In response to the global Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, Focus Travel Partnership set up a short-term repatriation project aimed at bringing British nationals home. Abby Penston, CEO at Focus said: “During March we realised that people were stuck overseas and we had...
by The Focus Travel Team | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
“In a time of domestic crisis, men of goodwill and generosity should be able to unite regardless of party or politics.” John F. Kennedy The Covid-19 pandemic has rocked our worlds to such an extent that it has forced everyone to think, behave and work...
by The Focus Travel Team | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Barry Higgott, from Focus Technical Support has put together some software solutions to help with working from home. Microsoft Teams Microsoft are offering a 6 month trial via Office 365. This platform has loads of features and really helps remote workers feel...
by The Focus Travel Team | Mar 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
I started working from home 2 months ago when I joined Focus Travel Partnership. Previously I had never worked from home, apart from the odd day and the thought of it scared me if I’m being honest, so here are a few things that have helped me 2 months in. 1) Wake up...
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...
by The Focus Travel Team | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Abby Penston as our new Managing Director. As the Focus Travel Partnership embarks on its latest chapter as a Limited Company Abby brings to the role the experience to drive the Partnership forward into a new era. FTP...
by The Focus Travel Team | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Focus Travel Partnership are excited to announce Pascal Benn has joined the team as Business Solutions Manager. With 25 years’ experience in the travel industry behind him, Pascal will no doubt be an asset to the partnership. Commenting on the appointment Abby...
