Focus News
All the latest news and announcements from across our Focus Travel Partnership network.
A day in the life – Tony Edge, Focus Business Solutions Manager
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 your first...
Focus strengthens management and central team
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...
Focus Board Director Clare Collins announced as CT Travel Group Chief Operating Officer
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...
Focus Travel Partnership announces strategic partnership with International Rail
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...
Tech Innovator Award Winner
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 joined...
ITG Business Travel joins Focus Travel Partnership
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...
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...