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I kicked off my career in the travel industry straight from school, completing a two-year apprenticeship programme in the leisure sector. This provided me with a wealth of knowledge of the overall travel eco-system essential for the future roles I have undertaken in the travel industry.
The EU has confirmed that its much-delayed new Entry-Exit System (EES) will finally be launched on 12 October as part of a phased implementation over a six-month period. We give you the low-down in this latest blog.
The European Commission has selected 94 transport projects to receive a share of €2.8 billion in funding, with rail projects accounting for 77 per cent of the total spending. Here’s the deal…
While business travel remains essential for many organisations, the focus too often is on budgets and logistics. But in reality, travel fatigue is quietly draining energy, productivity and morale.
We’re told nowadays that size doesn’t matter, it’s how you use your assets that makes all the difference. Personally, I can’t tell you what a relief that is. Because at Meon, we like not being the biggest TMC, it gives us lots of advantages. Let me explain…
If a TMC tried to impress you with their fax machines and Amstrad computers, you’d think you’d entered a time warp. If you’re seeking a travel partner, my advice is to look for one that feels like a tech start-up but acts like a therapist.
Sustainability is a real buzz word right now and something we all must take seriously, particularly in travel. Few see it as a low priority these days, but many are still in need of help when it comes to tackling the issue.
Eurostar plans to operate direct services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, and an Amsterdam/Brussels to Geneva service will also be introduced. The services will be aboard a fleet of up to 50 new trains coming into service in the 2030s.
One of Meon’s great selling points is that unlike many other TMCs, we deal in emergency medical assistance. If we can save your life, sorting your business meeting is a given.
Lots of people are frightened of AI (Artificial Intelligence), but to us it’s just another invention, one that reminds me of when the pocket calculator was introduced.
There’s been a fair amount of coverage lately surrounding more stringent and robust checks by US Border Control, among the more conspicuous of which is the requests to examine electronic devices. We update you on the latest.
Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Toronto, launching direct flights between London Heathrow and the Canadian city’s Pearson International Airport. Virgin last flew to Canada over a decade ago, having served Toronto in 2001 and Vancouver between 2012 and 2014.
Meon Travel is a well-established successful UK travel business and an influential member of the Advantage Global Travel Network, where James Beagrie, our owner and MD, sits on the Advisory Board, but we are also the UK partner of the groundbreaking ADTRAV Global Partnership Programme.
Advantage Travel Partnership to which Meon is an influential member, has announced an enhanced payment and technology portfolio through a new deal with Mastercard and three tech platforms.
The Advantage Travel Partnership, of which our Managing Director James Beagrie is Non-Executive Director, has launched a bold new brand identity, marking its first major update in more than 20 years.
Meon Travel is excited to begin a new partnership with CAP Worldwide. The brand specialises in verified accommodation for stays across the globe of seven nights or more.
According to research by Uber for Business, UK-based travel policy pioneers are increasingly focussing on cost saving initiatives rather than sustainability concerns.
While at school, I enjoyed my work experience at Meon Valley Travel, and those two weeks made me decide that I wanted a career in the industry.
London’s Luton Airport could double its annual passenger numbers to a potential 32 million by 2043 following the UK government’s green light for its expansion plans.
New legislation is about to bring greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk reporting under the microscope.
ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European Union countries for a short stay, such as holidays or business travel.
For the business traveller, combining work with leisure is not only possible, it’s a chance to recharge and experience more. Here are our top city-beach destinations where work and pleasure meet seamlessly.
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading business travel consortium for SME TMCs, is delighted to announce the appointment of new Board Directors.
Freshly rebranded Meon Travel Management exhibited at the PA Show at ExCeL London for the first time this year. Our head of corporate sales, Richard Ware, explains why we felt it was important for us to be there.
Heathrow woke us all with a bang when a sub-station exploded, closing the airport for the first time since 2010 and proving you’re never too far away from the next travel disruption.
Meon’s Repatriation Manager, Christine Millson, took 12 of our clients on a British Airways Flight Safety Training course. She tells us here what happened.
There’s news that the government is backing a third Heathrow runway. If and when it’s built, we will have the opportunity to catch up a little with mainland Europe.
From digital check-ins and biometric security to AI-driven customer experiences in the airport, nowadays business travel technology is used at pretty much every stage of the journey.
As experts in corporate travel, we discuss the key barriers to adopting sustainable travel practices.
Our Client, a global retail business, is well versed in global travel and only too aware how the smallest disruption can potentially have a huge impact on a multi-continent itinerary. Here’s how we managed the storm damage.