Focus News
All the latest news and announcements from across our Focus Travel Partnership network.
In conversation with… Mark Colley, Focus Board Director
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...
Focus Travel Partnership appoints new Chief Executive Officer
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...
Focus Travel Partnership appoints new Board Director
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...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 – Dani Ives, Focus Commercial Manager
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 yourself. I'm...
Celebrating IWD – Joanne Emerson, PR & Marketing Executive
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...
Celebrating IWD – Anne Marie Crawford, Business Development Manager
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 University...
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Hazel Dawson
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...
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Wendy Walker, Focus Director
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 travel...
In Conversation with… James Parkhouse, Focus Non-Executive Director
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 Director? A number...
Focus Strengthens Tech Offering with AirGateway NDC Content Agreement
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...