STITCHSATIONS

Imagine you’re all packed and ready for your next big business trip. You grab a cab, head to the airport… but there’s tons of traffic on the road, and when you arrive, you find your flight has been delayed by several hours. In Europe, this is a common scenario, as travel can often be impacted by strike action for different reasons.

Planned strikes happen frequently, and can lead to delays—especially if they involve air traffic controllers, public transport workers, security staff, and other travel workers.

But there’s no need to worry. As long as you think ahead, you can effectively manage the impact of air strikes, rail strikes, and labor shortages on your travel plans.

In some countries, workers are required to give a certain amount of notice before calling a strike, so the good news is, you may know ahead of time when and where a strike is going to take place.

Tools like TravelPerk help business travellers get a handle on what’s happening and where—so you can avoid flight cancellations and delays, and easily manage them if they do happen. 

Read on to learn more about planning for strikes and unexpected circumstances, so you can continue to enjoy all the benefits of business travel and connecting with colleagues in person.  

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3 ways to prepare for strikes and keep your business trips on track

1. Proactive Planning

If you know when strikes are going to happen, you’ll be able to plan your trips around them.

Find a trusted news source, and follow it regularly so you can keep up to speed on the most recent developments and strike dates (trade union negotiations on working conditions, pay offers, the retirement age, and other strike-related issues are sometimes rescheduled or canceled.)

Some news sources that are updated regularly in different countries include:

• BBC News
• France 24
• Spain in English
• The Local Italy / The Local Sweden / The Local Germany
• The Local Europe (for news on other countries, such as Belgium)
• The Portugal News
• EuroNews
• Reuters

Once you know when strikes are scheduled, work that into your trip plans. Be sure to leave plenty of extra time to get to your destination if you think a strike may interfere with your road, train, or plane travel, especially if you’re headed to a large hub such as Heathrow Airport or Paris Charles de Gaulle. 

2. Leveraging technology

Of course, keeping up with planned strike actions can take a lot of effort. It requires you to continuously check up on the news—and when you find out that a strike is planned, you or your travel manager may have to rebook your existing flights or make other changes to your itinerary. Unexpected delays can catch you unawares and may interfere with your business travel goals.

Fortunately, a good business travel management platform can make this process much easier. A travel management platform is a software solution designed to help with every aspect of business travel booking management, including making bookings, changing and managing travel plans, centralized invoicing, expense management, VAT recovery, and more.

TravelPerk is a business travel management platform used by companies across Europe and around the world. TravelPerk can help you deal with unexpected changes— including air traffic control strikes, industrial action, or walkouts in Europe—with the following features:

• All travelers who book with TravelPerk have access to TravelCare services. This means you will receive instant notifications about disruptions, changes, or travel advisories while on the road. You’ll also be provided with a direct link to contact the customer care team for immediate assistance.
• If you choose to contact the customer care team, you’ll benefit from best-in-class travel assistance available 24/7 via phone, chat, or email, with a target response time of 15 seconds. This way, you can be assured that help will be available when you need it.
• With FlexiPerk, you won’t have to worry about losing money if plans change at the last minute. You can book any flight, hotel, car, or train, and cancel up to two hours before your departure with just one click. You’ll get a guaranteed 80% of your money back, no questions asked, and enjoy a 40% average savings over traditional flexible fares.  

3. Travel insurance: know your rights

A final step in planning for strikes in Europe is to look into travel insurance. Travel insurance may cover you for essential services, such as healthcare, but it can also sometimes cover you for travel disruptions—such as lost luggage, flight cancellations, or delays.

Did you know that in some regions, you may be entitled to compensation if your flight is canceled or delayed?

In Europe, European Union Regulation 261/2004 protects your rights as an airline passenger. If you fly from an EU country, or if you fly from a non-European country to an EU country with a European airline, you may be entitled to food, drink, hotel stays, or compensation if:

• your flight was delayed by more than three hours
• your flight was canceled right before departure
• you missed your connecting flight
• you were denied boarding for your flight

In the US, airlines are generally not required to compensate passengers if flights are delayed or canceled, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. However, if passengers are removed from an oversold flight, compensation is required. Airlines are also required to give updates about flight delays no later than 30 minutes after the airline becomes aware of the change. 

In some cases, you may be entitled to a refund for air travel if your flight is “significantly delayed”, or if your flight is canceled and you choose to cancel your trip as a result (even for non-refundable tickets). These rules apply to domestic and international flights departing to, from, or in the United States. 

In Canada, airlines have certain obligations towards passengers in the event of a delay or cancellation. According to the Canadian Transportation Agency, if a flight is delayed or canceled for a reason within the airline’s control (such as a staffing issue, or a decision to consolidate flights due to low demand), the airline is required to provide assistance, offer alternate travel arrangements or a refund, and pay compensation. They also have to communicate key information in plain language, provide status updates every 30 minutes, offer food and drink, and arrange overnight accommodation.

Don’t let strikes derail your next trip

If you discover that strikes will be going ahead at a time when you have business travel planned, there’s no need to panic. With careful planning, you can avoid getting stranded at the airport or needing to cancel your trip.

Software tools can help you avoid unwanted outcomes and help you easily keep on top of unexpected changes, with minimal effort on your end. A business travel management tool will offer you the peace of mind of knowing you’re in good hands, with the support you need to manage strikes and trip changes.

If you do need to cancel your trip, you’ll be able to do so easily—and even recover most of the money spent—with a program like TravelPerk’s FlexiPerk.

To try out TravelPerk and get to know our FlexiPerk feature, schedule a free demo today. 

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About 1 in 5 passengers who flew in the U.S. this year have had to deal with the misfortune of their flight leaving late. Even though airlines publish their schedules, they don’t guarantee them.

These days, flight delays are trending higher and higher, according to statistics from the Department of Transportation. In 2018 and 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the average share of departure delays for flights in the U.S. was 19% and 19.5%, respectively. In 2022 and 2023 (as of August), departure delays were up to 21.5% and 22%, the highest average in nearly a decade.

Unlike the more generous regulations in the European Union, U.S. carriers are not obligated to compensate passengers for flight delays. However, each company has its own policy, so travelers may be able to get something in exchange for the headache of a delay. It’s always advisable to check with the airline to see if they will make accommodations, such as rebooking on a different flight or providing meal vouchers.

Since the federal government doesn’t require airlines to provide passengers with delay protections, it’s up to the flying public to ensure a delayed flight doesn’t ruin plans. When traveling for an immovable event like a wedding or cruise, for example, consider leaving a day in advance to add a buffer for any potential delays. Some travel insurance policies also compensate for long delays and could provide reimbursements for food, hotels, and more.

It’s wise to be particularly cautious when flying from certain U.S. airports that report more flight delays across all U.S. airlines than others. TravelPerk explored 25 of the biggest airports in the country and ranked them according to the share of departure flights that experience delays, using data from the Department of Transportation from September 2022 to August 2023.

Continue reading to find out if your nearest airport is prone to pushing back flight times.

25. Minneapolis-St Paul International

• City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 120,552
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 16.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most common destinations: DEN, ORD, ATL

24. Salt Lake City International

• City: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 108,272
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 17.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 14
• Most common destinations: DEN, PHX, LAX

23. Detroit Metro Wayne County

• City: Detroit, Michigan
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 124,715
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 17.8%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most common destinations: ATL, ORD, LGA

22. Ronald Reagan Washington National

• City: Washington, D.C.
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 143,183
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 18.1%
• Median minutes delayed: 19
• Most common destinations: BOS, ATL, LGA

21. Seattle/Tacoma International

• City: Seattle, Washington
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 175,949
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 18.2%
• Median minutes delayed: 13
• Most common destinations: PDX, ANC, LAX

20. Philadelphia International

• City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 98,234
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 18.4%
• Median minutes delayed: 20
• Most common destinations: MCO, ATL, BOS

19. Los Angeles International

• City: Los Angeles, California
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 192,726
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 19.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most common destinations: SFO, LAS, JFK

18. San Francisco International

• City: San Francisco, California
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 134,948
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 20.4%
• Median minutes delayed: 15
• Most common destinations: LAX, JFK, SEA

17. LaGuardia

• City: New York, New York
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 168,772
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 20.5%
• Median minutes delayed: 23
• Most common destinations: ORD, BOS, ATL

16. Chicago O’Hare International

• City: Chicago, Illinois
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 277,274
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 20.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most common destinations: LGA, LAX, DCA

15. Charlotte Douglas International

• City: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 206,146
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 20.9%
• Median minutes delayed: 19
• Most common destinations: MCO, LGA, ATL

14. Nashville International

• City: Nashville, Tennessee
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 94,327
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 21.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 15
• Most common destinations: LGA, ORD, CLT

13. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

• City: Atlanta, Georgia
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 330,268
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 22.0%
• Median minutes delayed: 17
• Most common destinations: MCO, LGA, FLL

12. Phoenix Sky Harbor International

• City: Phoenix, Arizona
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 171,771
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 22.4%
• Median minutes delayed: 15
• Most common destinations: DEN, LAS, SEA

11. Logan International

• City: Boston, Massachusetts
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 141,691
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 22.5%
• Median minutes delayed: 21
• Most common destinations: DCA, LGA, JFK

10. Austin – Bergstrom International

• City: Austin, Texas
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 91,862
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 22.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 17
• Most common destinations: DFW, DEN, LAX

9. George Bush Intercontinental/Houston

• City: Houston, Texas
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 139,511
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 23.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most common destinations: DFW, LAX, DEN

8. John F. Kennedy International

• City: New York, New York
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 136,057
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 24.3%
• Median minutes delayed: 23
• Most common destinations: LAX, SFO, BOS

7. Dallas/Fort Worth International

• City: Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 279,358
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 25.1%
• Median minutes delayed: 23
• Most common destinations: LAX, ATL, LGA

6. Newark Liberty International

• City: Newark, New Jersey
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 144,038
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 25.9%
• Median minutes delayed: 20
• Most common destinations: MCO, ATL, LAX

5. Miami International

• City: Miami, Florida
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 100,401
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 26.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 21
• Most common destinations: ATL, JFK, LGA

4. Harry Reid International

• City: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 187,617
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 29.1%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most common destinations: LAX, DEN, SEA

3. Denver International

• City: Denver, Colorado
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 288,782
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 29.3%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most common destinations: LAS, PHX, SLC

2. Orlando International

• City: Orlando, Florida
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 158,419
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 30.3%
• Median minutes delayed: 22
• Most common destinations: ATL, EWR, SJU

1. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

• City: Baltimore, Maryland
• Total flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 92,636
• Percent of flights delayed at least 15 minutes: 31.2%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most common destinations: ATL, MCO, BOS

Story editing by Jaimie Etkin. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. Photo selection by Clarese Moller.

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If you’re reading this, well, congratulations are in order! Your business is evolving and you’re thinking about expansion. 

Perhaps you’re considering new markets, looking to increase your leverage in the domestic market, or you might be going global to explore an entirely new customer base. This is an exciting time, but it can also be challenging as you try to juggle old and new customers, foreign markets and local markets, and a rapidly changing workforce.

Whatever your growth strategy (don’t worry if you’re not quite at that stage yet), we’ve put together some top tips from those already doing it that can benefit all companies in a growth stage—whether you’re a large or small business

Here, you’ll find our top tips to consider for companies navigating both national and international expansion. Rather than strict business development advice, we’re going to be looking at the human aspect, and how taking care of your staff and fostering your company culture can support your business’s global expansion strategy and help you secure success.

Let’s get to growing!

Look after your staff, both old and new

To win over the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace. Content employees are the cogs and wheels that make a successful business run. After all, happy workers are at least 13% more productive.

Expanding a business isn’t just a logistical challenge; it’s a transformative process that can really impact the people within the organization. To ensure a seamless transition, it’s essential to prioritize your staff and their wellbeing. Here are a few key ways to do this:

Focus on tailored training and skill development

Invest in training programs for your existing staff, empowering them with the skills needed to navigate the challenges that will come with your expansion strategy. A proactive approach not only boosts your workforce’s capabilities but also instills confidence and loyalty among staff. 

From Asia to Europe, and everywhere in between, entering new markets can be a daunting prospect. There are cultural differences and technology preferences to consider. 

Jed Hackling, Co-Founder at Ambl, explains why this is so important for his growing team, and how he approaches staff training for the UK market. 

“It’s so important to actively help your employees prepare for any new challenges they might face. I’d suggest you use your market research to help inform the training you’ll need to implement. For example, skills and styles employees will need to sell in a UK market in comparison to an American market will look very different.”

Jed Hackling, Co-Founder at Ambl

Build a skilled workforce in new locations with inclusive onboarding

Ensure you have a strong talent pool of skilled professionals in your new locations, or at least with knowledge of those markets if you’re a fully remote company.

This might involve recruiting locally or (temporarily) relocating existing employees. In either case, a seamless integration process is key for productive onboarding: without clear communication and onboarding processes that you can rinse and repeat, building an international business and its teams is a huge time investment. 

Bear in mind that new employees may not have English as their first language. Ray Slater Berry, founder at DSLX, shares his experience in building international content teams. 

“We’re often working with talent using English as a second language. It means our communications should be as inclusive and conscious of new cultures, languages, and experiences.

We try to provide onboarding workflows that deliver information in multiple formats to make learning more accessible. We also ensure that a large part of our onboarding is asynchronous so that our teams aren’t tied to timezones.” 

Ray Slater Berry, founder at DSLX

Establish feedback mechanisms to ensure you’re growing the right way

Before you start hiring and relocating, it’s a good idea to establish a continuous feedback mechanism. This will help you gauge the sentiments of your workforce and respond to any collective concerns. 

Gathering insights from different stakeholders within the company can help foster a culture of openness and inclusivity, which will be crucial to maintaining a sense of cohesion, especially when you’re moving into international markets. 

A study by PwC found that 60% of employees would like feedback on a daily or weekly basis—by boosting team cohesion and improving communication, consistent feedback ensures that employees are on the same page and working towards the same goals. 

Bring all teams together, however you can

Expanding your business can lead to a sense of disconnection among teams. You might have teams located across the world, from France to Mexico to India, but there are ways of building a company-wide sense of togetherness. Here are our top tips for boosting team spirit.

Organize offsites and team-building activities

Now is the time to bring your teams together if you can. Organizing offsites and team-building activities can really strengthen relationships and build a sense of camaraderie. These events provide a platform for team members to interact in a more relaxed and informal setting, fostering better collaboration when they’re back in virtual offices. 

Tackling global markets requires teamwork, as does improving distributor logistics, exporting new products, and all things expansion—so make sure you’re starting from a solid internal base with teams feeling connected to each other.

Share knowledge across locations 

From Canada to China, teams in different countries can all learn something from each other— that’s a bonus of doing global business. It can be helpful to send high-performing individuals to other locations—this not only encourages knowledge sharing but also reinforces a sense of value and recognition among employees. 

Cross-collaboration can be a powerful tool for innovation and increased productivity, especially if you’re based in different places: employees who feel connected to each other are five times as likely to report increased productivity, so giving teams the tools and resources to stay connected and share knowledge is crucial in this growth stage. 

Emphasize the importance of in-person interaction

Where possible, encourage in-person interactions. Craig Hunter, Co-Founder and CEO at Dwelling tells us more.

“Face-to-face communication helps us build trust and boosts relationships in ways that virtual meetings simply can’t achieve. 

Offsites and team-building events are great out-of-office activities, but it’s also important to hold in-person meetings when possible. In today’s hyper-online world, offline meetings are exceptionally useful, especially for feedback loops. You can learn a lot from what someone says as well as their body language when they say it.”

Craig Hunter, Co-Founder and CEO at Dwelling

An expansion strategy requires hours of communication, negotiation, and problem-solving—real-life conversation can drastically speed up a sticky process.

Invest in the right tools for your business and budget

The success of an expanding business can depend on many factors: stable partnerships with providers, solid supply chains, steady home markets, the list goes on. But, there is one factor totally within a company’s control: the tools it uses. Whether it’s financial management, productivity solutions, or cutting-edge AI technology, the right tools can make or break your expansion efforts.

Achieve seamless operations with suitable finance tools

Expanding businesses often involves making complex financial transactions. Investing in advanced finance tools streamlines these processes, ensuring accuracy and, crucially, compliance. Finding the best finance tools for expanding companies can help you make informed choices, optimize changes, and keep things tailored to your specific business needs.

Harness the power of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a game-changer for expanding businesses. From automating routine tasks to providing data-driven insights, AI can significantly boost productivity and streamline admin-heavy tasks. 

Business expansion relies heavily on operational efficiency, and human error can cause significant setbacks. AI can collect important data, identify relevant insights, and help you make informed decisions about the health of your company. 

You can boost your productivity almost immediately by automating your workflow—leave the legwork to the algorithms and save your employees precious time! 

Manage your business travel effectively and keep expansion sky-bound

Expanding a business often means more travel, whether it’s for sales, office setup, or networking. Effectively managing business travel is no longer a nice-to-have, but a must-have

Build the right business travel management for you

Introduce the concept of a business travel tool to streamline processes with your HR or travel team. With all the admin that goes into business expansion, it’s time to cut the unnecessary work and ensure you’ve got software on your side. 

There are many solutions out there, like TravelPerk, which has been instrumental for companies in expansion mode. TravelPerk offers a centralized platform for booking, provides better control over expenses, real-time travel data, and seamless integrations with leading expense partners you’re probably already familiar with.

Start your international business expansion today—it’s all in the preparation!

It’s never too early to start preparing for expansion. Having the right tools and support in place from the get-go can be the ‘make or break’ factor. Particularly for those companies looking at global expansion into international markets, sorting your corporate travel is a must. 

Whether it’s looking for flexible airfares or centralizing expenses, TravelPerk is here to help companies looking to gain control over their business travel management.

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We have all experienced the headache of finding a venue, sourcing a caterer, and the maze of other tasks that go into trying to plan a great event. It can be even more hard work if the location isn’t somewhere you’ve been to before and you don’t know how well-connected different areas of the city are.

Birmingham, in the West Midlands, is the UK’s second biggest city and is a fantastic place to hold an event outside of London. From the historic Town Hall to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham is home to a range of impressive venues.

In 2022, 8.3 million delegates attended business events in the West Midlands, which generated £1.9 billion of direct spending in the region, according to RJS Associates.
To ensure your Birmingham event is successful, we’ve narrowed down 7 of the best event management companies whose local knowledge and experience will tick all your boxes.

1. TravelPerk

TravelPerk is a best-in-class business travel platform that empowers travelers to connect with their colleagues in real life. With TravelPerk, booking, managing, and coordinating event travel is made easy.

TravelPerk customers also benefit from a comprehensive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) service. An in-house team of event experts is available to help you with venue sourcing, booking management, timeline management, duty of care, and more.

Due to hybrid and remote working, we recognize that companies are increasingly eager to gather team members in person. Our close relationships with suppliers mean you’ll get the best deal, every time. You’ll also benefit from consolidated invoicing and payment, all on the TravelPerk platform. 

Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain

Offices: Birmingham, London, Edinburgh, Berlin, Chicago, Boston, Miami

What event planning services does TravelPerk offer?

TravelPerk offers event management services to customers in the US, the UK, Spain, Germany, France, and other European countries. These may include:

• Group bookings
• Audio/visual effects
• Incentive programs
• Ground transportation
• Theming and production
• Project bookings
• Delegate registration
• And more!

We can be involved in your event as much or as little as you want, depending on your needs. Request a demo below!

2. Clearwater Events

Clearwater Events is a small Birmingham-based event planning company that offers a personalized approach. They focus on sustainability, working with local suppliers that best meet your needs. Their low-cost model means they can deliver budget-friendly corporate events with maximum impact.

Clearwater Events also offers a white-label event support service. Whether you need help with onsite staffing or transport arrangements, this bespoke solution lets you choose exactly the level of assistance you require from a knowledgeable team of professionals.

Another area Clearwater Events specializes in is healthcare and pharmaceutical event management. They have twenty years of combined experience in this field, and their expertise in relevant regulations and compliance will mean any organizations working in this sector are in safe hands.

Headquarters: Birmingham, UK

What type of events do they plan?

• Virtual and live events
• Roadshows
• Exhibitions
• Gala dinners and more

What services do they offer?

• Venue finding 
• Event management
• In-destination support 
• Delegate registration 
• Assistance with virtual meetings for corporate team-building events, product launches, and conferences

3. Lemonzest

Lemonzest is a live event consultancy that started as an audio-visual provider. Their in-house media department provides high-quality video, audio, and lighting solutions to enhance your event design. What’s more, Lemonzest’s video production capabilities mean they can create eye-catching films to promote your company and events to enhance your online presence. 

They have a wide range of rental stock to fit out your venue and elevate your event, including scenic and stage designs, projectors, screens, and other audio-visual equipment. They also have well-established relationships with event suppliers around the United Kingdom so that they can source the right tech for the job.

Lemonzest’s offices feature a purpose-built studio, ideal for live-broadcast from or pre-recording events to produce content for your online audience and digital marketing. All captured using professional cameras and broadcasting equipment, the studio features a customizable LED backdrop, multiple screens, and lighting effects that are sure to impress. 

Headquarters: Birmingham, UK

What type of events do they plan?

• Conferences 
• Award dinners
• Themed events 
• Interactive exhibitions 
• Fashion shows 
• Festivals
• Online events

What services do they offer?

• Venue sourcing and booking
• Event entertainment
• Event production including stage building and room dressing
• Event management
• Event technology
• Media production
  

4. SevenEvents

Founded in 2009, SevenEvents is an events agency with local expertise and worldwide experience to make planning an event in Birmingham a breeze.

At the center of SevenEvents’ event management services is a dedicated account management team that prides itself on building long-lasting client relationships. They listen to your requests and handpick the most suitable venues and suppliers from a long list in the UK and abroad.

For incentive travel, they can work with budgets of all sizes to organize the perfect getaway for your teams. From upscale retreats to wilderness adventures, SevenEvents offers full overseas event management so you can focus on other tasks.

Headquarters: London, UK

Offices: Birmingham, UK

What type of events do they plan?

• Conferences
• Meetings 
• Incentive travel 
• Team building activities 
• Brand marketing activation
• Showcases
• Client parties
• Virtual events

What services do they offer?

• Venue finding
• Event management 
• Event production 
• Support for conferences and meetings 
• Technical production
• Staffing and stewarding
• Delegate management

5. Top Banana

Top Banana, part of the TBA group, is a full-service creative communications agency with over 20 years of experience. With clients including top brands like Virgin Media, H&M, and EE, you can be sure they have large-scale events down to a tee.

Top Banana’s West Midlands office is located just outside of Birmingham in Broome, so they’re well-placed to show you what the city has to offer. Their award-winning venue-finding team can source whatever you need for your event, from welcoming meeting rooms to high-end hotels.

To simplify the process further, you can enter your venue requests on Top Banana’s online portal, The Hive, which will keep all location suggestions and related communications from the team in one handy place. You can also use the platform to track and report on your monthly progress.

Top Banana offers a wealth of other services in communications, content production, and strategy, so they are a great option if you’re also in need of event marketing.

Headquarters: London, UK

Offices: West Midlands and Manchester, UK

What type of events do they plan?

• Live, hybrid, and virtual events
• Conferences
• Incentive travel
• Roadshows
• Award ceremonies
• Corporate experiences 

What services do they offer?

• Event planning
• Event management and staffing
• Venue sourcing and logistics
• Speaker and entertainment management
• Brand activation
• Content creation

6. The Events Company

With more than two decades under their belt, The Events Company knows a thing or two about throwing a memorable gathering. They’re based just south of Birmingham and have ample experience working with venues in the region and further afield. The Events Company’s clients include international blue-chip companies, public-sector organizations, and professional industry associations.

The team is your go-to for super-sized events, having hosted an automobile company’s 100th-anniversary fun day for around 22,000 attendees spread over three UK locations. They can organize required infrastructure, such as arena displays and crowd barriers, entertainment, and onsite transport.

For something a bit more low-key, The Events Company can organize team-building activities whatever your company’s size and budget. Their event planners offer creative options like an animation workshop, chocolate-making classes, and festive Christmas packages for that essential end-of-year celebration!

Headquarters: The Midlands, UK

What type of events do they plan?

• Conferences 
• Exhibitions
• Award ceremonies
• Themed corporate parties and events
• Virtual events
• Team building events
• Company fun days

What services do they offer?

• Event planning and management
• Venue finding
• Stage and set design
• Tech production
• Entertainment and activity management
• Delegate management
• Multimedia and video production

7. Edventurous

Eventurous has been planning successful events for over 30 years and has worked with well-known companies like Santander, Sky, and Marks and Spencer. The company is located on Mythe Farm in the Midlands, a large picturesque venue for outdoor events. Clients can make the most of this rural setting and have exclusive access to Mythe Barn for indoor activities.

They specialize in event management and corporate team-building activities across the UK, so look no further for action-packed excitement to bring your company together. They have a wide range of options that will suit small and large groups, whatever your budget. Eventurous is also an accredited TIDS travel booker, so their planners can look after any travel for overseas colleagues. 

Headquarters: London, UK

Offices: The Midlands, UK 

What type of events do they plan?

• Live, hybrid, and virtual events
• Conferences
• Team-building events
• Gala dinners
• Corporate parties
• Product launches
• Incentive travel

What services do they offer?

• Event management
• Venue finding
• Entertainment planning

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Whether emerging tech hubs or venture capital havens, business travel destinations are about as diverse as the travelers’ origins. Like so many other industries, though, business travel has changed in the post-pandemic era, with new traveler itineraries and destinations, transportation protocols, and frequency of travel.

In the mass shift to remote work, many businesses welcomed virtual meetings as sufficient alternatives to in-person ones requiring costly travel. And some companies let employees choose whether or not to attend business trips in person.

Those trends continue, even as businesses nationwide further reduce travel budgets in the name of sustainability. Deloitte estimates that by 2025, 3 in 10 companies will have reduced their travel budgets by more than 11%. Though a return to pre-pandemic spend volume by around late 2024 is likely “adjusting for lost growth and inflation indicates that in real terms, corporate travel will likely be smaller than it was prior to the pandemic,” according to a 2023 study by Deloitte. Business travel remains a vital component of entrepreneurship, providing opportunities for in-person networking, market research, and dealmaking.

Using data from the Federal Highway Administration’s National Household Travel Survey, TravelPerk determined which metro areas recorded the most long-distance business trips in 2021, the latest year for which data is available. Metros are ranked by the share of work trips 300 miles or greater and rounded to the nearest 10th of a percent.

Where business travelers are coming from

During the COVID-19 pandemic, American workers gravitated away from major metro cities such as Los Angeles and New York City, in part to avoid areas with high population density and transmission rates.

That exodus also reflected a shift in priorities as the proliferation of remote work led residents to hunt for larger, more affordable homes. Some cities that welcomed relocators are now home to those who travel the most for work, including Las Vegas and Denver.

15. Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.0% (708,930 trips)
• Top destination: Raleigh, North Carolina (166,155 trips)

Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, renowned for its research programs. The institution is the top employer in the city, followed by its accompanying health care system. Thus, it is no surprise that Raleigh, one-third of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, is the top destination for Ann Arbor workers.

14. Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.1% (2,124,090 trips)
• Top destination: Chicago (922,579 trips)

The largest city in New Mexico is home to a variety of diverse industries, including agriculture in the Rio Grande River valley and military research and development at the Kirtland Air Force Base. The city is also home to New Mexico’s primary international airport, the Albuquerque International Sunport, which operates an average of 415 daily takeoffs and landings.

13. Cape Coral, Florida

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.1% (1,927,728 trips)
• Top destination: Chicago (174,559 trips)

Cape Coral is a southwestern city in Florida near the Gulf of Mexico, making the tourism industry a popular employment choice. The top employer, however, is Lee Memorial Health System, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the state.

12. Kauai County, Hawaii

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.1% (248,506 trips)
• Top destination: Hawaii County, Hawaii (148,207 trips)

Kauai County is home to a thriving tourism industry. The top four employers in the city are hotels and resorts, led by the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Located 305 miles away, Hawaii County hosts an annual tourism conference that draws industry professionals from inside and outside the state.

11. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.2% (1,518,998 trips)
• Top destination: New York, New York (77,495 trips)

Many of the top employers in Myrtle Beach revolve around tourism, as the beach city attracts nearly 19 million visitors a year. However, the city is also home to an emerging aerospace workforce—an industry that has grown exponentially in the past decade—and hosts the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics training location.

10. Orlando, Florida

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.2% (7,686,644 trips)
• Top destination: Atlanta (1,101,956 trips)

Home to Disneyland and Universal Studios, Orlando has a heavily tourism-dependent economy and workforce. The city’s top employer, Walt Disney World Resort, employs over 58,000 residents. The top destination for business trips of Orlando workers is Atlanta, home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world.

9. Panama City, Florida

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.2% (693,145 trips)
• Top destination: Atlanta (129,748 trips)

The economy in Panama City, Florida, is largely driven by the military—the top two employers in the city are the Tyndall Air Force Base as well as Naval Support Activity Panama City. The top destination for business travelers, Atlanta, is within a two-hour flight of 80% of the United States’ population.

8. Crestview, Florida

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.2% (960,107 trips)
• Top destination: Dallas (79,798 trips)

Crestview in Okaloosa County is home to a large military presence, attracting related industries such as defense contractors and research and development. The city is just north of the largest U.S. Air Force facility in the world, Eglin Air Force Base.

7. Juneau, Alaska

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.2% (94,311 trips)
• Top destination: Anchorage, Alaska (40,248 trips)

Nearly half of Juneau’s workers are employed by the federal government since the city serves as the regional headquarters for several agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service and NOAA Fisheries. The top destination for business travelers from Juneau is also in Alaska—Anchorage, home to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

6. Salt Lake City

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.3% (3,902,861 trips)
• Top destination: Chicago (384,788 trips)

Salt Lake City is home to the University of Utah, the city’s top employer with over 20,000 workers. The state’s economy, overall, is one of the most diverse in the country, according to the Hachman Index of Economic Diversity.

5. Mobile, Alabama

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.3% (1,495,069 trips)
• Top destination: Chicago (822,025 trips)

Mobile, Alabama, features a thriving trade-based economy thanks to its designation as Alabama’s only seaport. The city is also home to the first of only two U.S.-based Airbus manufacturing plants.

4. Denver

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.3% (8,779,905 trips)
• Top destination: Chicago (553,969 trips)

Denver is driven by a diverse workforce comprised of professionals in emerging fields such as fintech, bioscience, and energy. The city is experiencing rapid startup growth and is ranked 12th in the country for its startup ecosystem, according to Startup Genome.

3. Las Vegas

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.4% (7,699,779 trips)
• Top destination: San Francisco (439,540 trips)

Apart from a nearby military base, the city’s police department is the top local employer for Las Vegas residents, followed closely by a myriad of hotels and other tourism-related companies. The top business travel destination, San Francisco, is well known among professionals and entrepreneurs for its venture capital and investment opportunities.

2. Carbondale, Illinois

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.6% (516,989 trips)
• Top destination: Chicago (451,258 trips)

Southern Illinois University and its accompanying medical system employ the most local residents by far, providing jobs to over 10,000 people. Business travelers tend to gravitate toward Chicago, home to the McCormick Place convention center, one of the largest in the country, and a go-to spot for large conferences and trade shows.

• Share of business trips over 300 miles: 1.7% (55,461 trips)
• Top destination: Seattle (32,290 trips)

Driven largely by the state’s natural resources and wildlife, Ketchikan’s economy serves as a transportation hub and the main source for local fishing canneries. The small city is home to the Ketchikan International Airport, which jets passengers to cities around Alaska and over to Seattle, the most popular destination for the city’s business travelers.

Story editing by Jeff Inglis. Copy editing by Curtis Yee. Photo selection by Ania Antecka.

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Traveling on a shoestring budget? We know the feeling. But with the help of budget travel companies, you can turn your dreams of journeying to iconic destinations like Italy, Canada, and Japan into a reality, especially for first-time travelers who need valuable travel tips to make the most of their adventure at the best price.

Our list of the five best low-cost travel companies is packed with info on the types of budget-friendly experiences they offer, helping you choose the perfect adventure that matches your preferences without breaking the bank. 

Get ready to create lasting memories; these companies are committed to making your next trip affordable and personalized to suit you. Let’s go!

Best online travel agency for business travel

1. TravelPerk: the one agency for all your business travel needs

TravelPerk is a modern solution for modern corporate travel. Its easy-to-use online booking tool is a refreshing change from the clunky UI often associated with business travel. TravelPerk enables you to make flexible bookings for employees, and even offers the option to offset your carbon footprint. 

As well as access to a huge inventory of flights—including low-cost carriers and accommodation—TravelPerk also has direct contracts with over 30,000 properties worldwide, enabling clients to access lower rates and keep business spending low. 

TravelPerk also offers the most comprehensive and unique set of corporate travel features, including FlexiPerk, an add-on that allows users to cancel any aspect of their travel plans up to two hours before departure—saving businesses an average of 40% when compared to traditional flexible fares. Plus, across all of TravelPerk’s paid plans, businesses only pay the monthly fee if they travel that month.

This platform is more than just an OTA, it’s a comprehensive corporate travel management tool that helps your team book, manage, and report on business travel. TravelPerk ensures employees are traveling stress-free on the cheapest flights available, at no sacrifice to experience.

Main offerings and features: 

• Extensive inventory of travel services
• Flexible booking with FlexiPerk
• Safety alerts with TravelCare
• Integrated travel policy & approval flows
• Centralized invoicing
• Easy & real-time expense reports
• Carbon offsetting with GreenPerk
• 24/7 customer support with a 15s target
• Integration with 3rd party tools, such as expense management or HR software like Expensify and BambooHR

TravelPerk gives employees access to the information and the security they need to travel with peace of mind. It gives organizations and travel managers access to the best corporate travel rates that you won’t find on the market.

The best budget travel agencies in the USA for leisure travel

2. Trafalgar

Trafalgar is one of the largest online tour companies, offering 303 different guided tours across 72 countries and six continents, including India, Vietnam, and Thailand.

The company is known for providing guided vacations with experienced and knowledgeable Travel Directors who lead groups of travelers throughout their journeys, offering insights into the local culture, history, and attractions along the way. 

The prices you see on the website include hotels, breakfast and some evening meals, porterage and restaurant gratuities, hotel tips, charges, local taxes, and the cost of sightseeing and activities. Bear in mind that this is not an all-inclusive price, and doesn’t include airfare, travel insurance, or any optional travel experiences you might want to add to your itinerary.

Main offerings and features: 

• Savings and offers for groups of 9 travelers or more
• Live chat customer support
• Custom group tours for groups of 10 travelers or more 
• Savings of up to 15% on last-minute deals
• “MyTrafalgar” portal enables travelers to personalize upcoming trips
• Solo traveler options 

3. Costsaver

Costsaver is one of the most popular budget tour companies, offering travelers the opportunity to explore a variety of destinations at affordable prices without compromising on the quality of their travel experiences. 

With 550 diverse travel experiences to choose from, the company ensures that essentials are taken care of, enabling travelers to customize the remaining aspects of their journey to incorporate as much free time and additional activities as they wish. 

Each tour includes a knowledgeable Travel Director, quality hotels, some meals and sightseeing activities, and airport transfers within select destinations.

Main offerings and features: 

• Savings for groups of 9 travelers or more
• Couple travel packages 
• Live chat customer support 
• Loyalty program discounts of 5%
• Custom tours for groups of 10 travelers or more 

4. Intrepid Travel

Established in 1989, Intrepid Travel is a group adventure travel company that offers over 1000 escorted adventure tours in more than 100 countries, with an average of 10 travelers per tour.

With its headquarters located in Melbourne, Australia, Intrepid Travel creates intricate itineraries to maximize the time travelers spend engaging in immersive, local activities with the communities they visit. As a certified B Corporation, the company is dedicated to responsible travel, adhering to the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.

Intrepid Travel caters to diverse preferences and budgets by offering a range of travel tour “styles” – Premium, Comfort, Original, and Basix. Local tour guides native to each destination oversee the management of all tours.

Main offerings and features: 

• 18-29s tours
• Active adventures (hiking, biking, kayaking, etc)
• Adventure cruising 
• Family tours 
• Wildlife and polar tours
• Women’s expeditions (all-female tours)
• Urban Adventures day tours

5. Exoticca

Exoticca is an online tour operator whose travel experts create travel packages for a range of different vacation types. Exoticca’s itineraries are carefully crafted to include a mix of cultural experiences, sightseeing, and leisure time to provide a comprehensive travel experience.

Aiming to provide affordable tours to popular destinations within Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Exoticca offers several travel deals. These include flash deals, group travel deals, and “refer-a-friend” discounts. 

Main offerings and features: 

• Over 300 itineraries within more than 60 countries
• Focus on small group tours 
• Several travel styles, including interest, season, and type of group travel 
• Itineraries include local experiences and day trips
• Traveler app for direct access to a 24/7 customer support team
• Multilingual customer support 

Wrapping up: Which budget travel company is best for you?

The travel industry is awash with sites like Expedia and Travelocity that can help you create vacation packages—but these companies and their expert travel agents are your ticket to a personalized, low-cost adventure.

Whether it’s an American getaway to New York, an island visit to Hawaii, or a trip to the gardens of England, any low-cost travel agency on this list can help you plan your dream destination with all the perks.However, if you’re looking for a corporate travel solution you can trust, TravelPerk has you covered. With exclusive negotiated rates and VAT reclaims, you’ll save money from start to finish. To learn more about how TravelPerk can help you save on business spend, get in touch with the team today.

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The idea of travelling the world on a budget might seem contradictory—but not when you choose the best low-cost holiday companies to help you snag cheap flights, give you the best travel advice, and help make every penny count. 

Whichever popular destinations you’ve got your eye on—from Turkey or Greece to Japan or the Maldives—low-cost agencies and travel companies can find you the best holiday deals without burning a hole in your pocket. 

To help you plan your next trip on a thrifty budget—and escape rainy England—check out our list of the five best low-cost travel companies in the UK which is packed with info on the affordable experiences and destinations you can enjoy.

Best online travel agency for business travel

1. TravelPerk: the one agency for all your business travel needs

TravelPerk is a modern solution for modern corporate travel. Its easy-to-use online booking tool is a refreshing change from the clunky UI often associated with business travel. TravelPerk enables you to make flexible bookings for employees, and even offers the option to offset your carbon footprint. 

As well as access to a huge inventory of flights—including low-cost carriers and accommodation—TravelPerk also has direct contracts with over 30,000 properties worldwide, enabling clients to access lower rates and keep business spending low. 

TravelPerk also offers the most comprehensive and unique set of corporate travel features, including FlexiPerk, an add-on that allows users to cancel any aspect of their travel plans up to two hours before departure—saving businesses an average of 40% when compared to traditional flexible fares. Plus, across all of TravelPerk’s paid plans, businesses only pay the monthly fee if they travel that month.

This platform is more than just an OTA, it’s a comprehensive corporate travel management tool that helps your team book, manage, and report on business travel. TravelPerk ensures employees are traveling stress-free on the cheapest flights available, at no sacrifice to experience.

Main offerings and features: 

• Extensive inventory of travel services
• Flexible booking with FlexiPerk
• Safety alerts with TravelCare
• VAT recovery
• Integrated travel policy & approval flows
• Centralized invoicing
• Easy & real-time expense reports
• Carbon offsetting with GreenPerk
• 24/7 customer support with a 15s target
• Integration with 3rd party tools, such as expense management or HR software like Expensify and BambooHR

TravelPerk gives employees access to the information and the security they need to travel with peace of mind. It gives organizations and travel managers access to the best corporate travel rates that you won’t find on the market.

The best budget travel agencies in the United Kingdom for leisure travel

2. TUI

TUI is a leisure, travel and tourism company that specialises in package holidays, cruises, flights, and hotel bookings. As well as offering several last-minute and destination deals, the company flies from over 20 UK airports—including five of the major London airports—ensuring convenient access for travellers across the country.

Australia, Egypt, Mexico, oh my! TUI offers affordable holidays all over the globe, including beach holidays, city breaks, and mountain retreats, and even holidays in Africa to indulge in one-of-a-kind safari trips. 

Travellers can choose from over 5,000 combinations for multi-destination trips or opt for shorter getaways in Europe. Whether it’s exploring exotic destinations like the Caribbean, Dubai, or Thailand, TUI stands out as an excellent choice for stress-free, all-inclusive holidays.

Finally, the ATOL scheme financially protects all flight-inclusive holidays featured on TUI, and travellers will receive an ATOL certificate upon payment. 

Main offerings and features: 

• Personalised tours and multi-destination trips for customised getaways 
• Flexible payment options and some 0% deposit options
• 24/7 customer support 
• Holiday budget calculator to help travellers budget their spending money
• TUI mobile app helps travellers book and manage your trip 

3. Jet2 Holidays

Jet2 Holidays is a tour operator and part of the Jet2.com airline based in the UK. The company specialises in providing package holidays, including flights, accommodations, and transfers, and offers a range of holiday options, from beach vacations to city breaks and family-friendly getaways.

As well as destination holidays to European countries such as Spain and Italy, they also offer “active” holidays which include golfing, cycling, camping, and theme park trips. Plus, Jet2 Holidays acts as a one-stop shop for all holiday essentials, offering travellers the choice to purchase travel insurance, car rentals, airport lounges, and even pre-ordered champagne to help them make the most of their travel experiences. 

Main offerings and features: 

• Single-parent holidays, LGBTQ+ trips, and solo getaways
• Free child places—children can fly, stay, and play for free with certain packages
• Low deposits help travellers spread the cost of the trip 
• Travellers can search for holidays by TripAdvisor rating for independent reviews
• All infants under two travel for free 

4. Low Cost Vibes

Low Cost Vibes is a low-cost travel agency that offers budget-friendly vacations to countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The company’s holiday packages include flights, hotel accommodation, airport parking facilities, and travel insurance.

As well as partnering with a broad range of popular low-cost airlines, Low Cost Vibes also works with more than 170,000 hotels to deliver the best prices and travel deals to suit travellers on a budget.

Main offerings and features: 

• Dedicated travel agents 
• All flight offers are covered by ATOL protection
• 24-hour customer support
• Choice of holiday types, including LGBT, villa, self-catering, and family holidays 
• Specialised skiing packages 

5. Sunshine

Sunshine is a low-cost, online travel agent that provides a search interface between travellers and various third-party suppliers. In other words, much like Skyscanner and Booking.com, it’s a search engine that helps you find the best deals according to your search parameters. 

It’s important to note that online travel agencies such as Sunshine aren’t responsible for any purchases you make from hotel or flight providers. However, any flight-inclusive package holiday booked via Sunshine is fully ATOL protected. 

From couples and singles holidays to short breaks and winter escapes, Sunshine offers an easy booking process and a great inventory of low-cost, wallet-friendly choices for all types of travellers to discover.

Main offerings and features: 

• All-inclusive holidays 
• Hotel deposits from as little as £1 
• Last-minute holidays
• “Flextras”, a flexible booking policy that ensures no charges for changes or cancellations 
• Price promise ensures a refund of the difference if you find a cheaper deal elsewhere

Wrapping up: Which budget travel company is best for you?

Every company on this list knows how to deliver low-cost, tailor-made travel plans. Craving a biking adventure in Canada, the bright lights of New York City, or the vibrant cultural tapestry of India? These companies offer the flexibility you need in departure dates and airfare choices to make it all happen.

Plus, for first-time or solo travellers, the fact that these companies’ travel experts can provide the best destination knowledge, sightseeing info, and travel tips is a game changer. However, if you need a corporate travel solution with excellent service, TravelPerk is the answer. You’ll enjoy exclusive negotiated rates and VAT reclaims, ensuring savings throughout the entire process. Contact the team today to discover how TravelPerk can help you cut down on business travel expenses.

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Zurich is known for being a global center for banking and finance. With more than 10 million people visiting Zurich yearly for business and leisure, it’s only natural to choose this picturesque city as the backdrop for your next event. Plus, you’ll never have to look far to find the finest Swiss cheese or chocolate. What’s not to love?

Hosting corporate events is a major undertaking. While event planning can be exciting and sound easy enough, the truth is you need professional help to bring your whole vision to life—especially if you’re not well-connected in the city. 

If you want to create an event with all of the efficiency of a fine Swiss watch, we’ve compiled a list of seven event agencies to consider.

Los geht’s!

1. TravelPerk: best for corporate events and travel organization

TravelPerk is a best-in-class business travel platform that empowers travelers to connect with their colleagues in real life. With TravelPerk, booking, managing, and coordinating event travel is made easy.

TravelPerk customers also benefit from a comprehensive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) service. An in-house team of event experts is available to help you with venue sourcing, booking management, timeline management, duty of care, and more.

Due to hybrid and remote working, we recognize that companies are increasingly eager to gather team members in person. Our close relationships with suppliers mean you’ll get the best deal, every time. You’ll also benefit from consolidated invoicing and payment, all on the TravelPerk platform. 

Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain

Offices: London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Berlin, Chicago, Boston, Miami

What event planning services does TravelPerk offer?

TravelPerk offers event management services to customers in the US, the UK, Spain, Germany, France, and other European countries. These may include:

• Group bookings
• Audio/visual effects
• Incentive programs
• Ground transportation
• Theming and production
• Project bookings
• Delegate registration
• And more!

We can be involved in your event as much or as little as you want, depending on your needs. Request a demo below!

2. Kinzi: a one-stop service for highly-personalized event

Kinzi specializes in crafting unique experiences, providing a comprehensive one-stop service from concept to execution. Collaborating closely with their clients, they approach each event uniquely, whether it’s an incentive gathering or a global corporate event.

Rejecting standard setups, they prioritize sustainability and resource efficiency, ensuring every detail is meticulously planned for an unforgettable experience.

Headquarters: Zurich

What type of events can you plan with Kinzi?

• Weddings
• Press releases
• Conferences

What event planning services does Kinzi offer?

• Catering
• Event implementation
• Venue booking

3. Trimotions: a full-service event management company

If you want to host executive events in Zurich, Trimotions is an organization you must check out. Led by a small team of passionate event planners, they offer a level of personalized service that is part of their vision.

Their services are not just limited to Zurich, they can also help you organize events in other Swiss cities like Basel, Geneva, Lucerne, and Kloten as well. 

Headquarters: Zurich

What type of events can you plan with Trimotions?

• Team building events
• Executive events
• Incentive trips

What event planning services does Trimotions offer?

• Complete planning and management of corporate events
• On-site support during events
• Real estate booking for events

4. ShowConnection: a company for ready-made events and talent management

Established in 1985, ShowConnection has provided remarkable event management services ever since to businesses and corporations looking to host events in Switzerland. With experience working with top companies like Nike, Puma, Pioneer, and Bosch, they can responsibly manage all your event management requirements.

Headquarters: Watt (outskirts of the Zurich canton)

What type of events can you plan with ShowConnection?

• Marketing events
• Corporate events
• Anniversary parties

What event planning services does ShowConnection offer?

• Location management
• Staff filming for social media content
• Talent management

5. We Like: an event agency dedicated to evoking emotions

We Like is an agency suited for all types of events and for all sizes too. They do from corporate to private and everything in between those categories. Want a cozy helicopter flight for 5 people? You got it. Want an employee event of 2500 people? No worries. Whatever your event, they’ll help you create it, plan it, and bring it to fruition, whether in Switzerland or abroad. 

Headquarters: Zurich

What type of events can you plan with We Like?

• Weddings
• International forums
• Employee awards

What event planning services does We Like offer?

• Event ideation
• Event management
• Venue booking

6. Freddy Burger Management (FBM): an event and marketing agency in one

Freddy Burger Management is not just an event management company. They are also a public relations and marketing agency. Thanks to their over 50 years of experience hosting concerts, comedy shows, television programs, and corporate events, they have a network of the best vendors in every industry for your requirements.

Headquarters: Zurich

What type of events can you plan with FBM?

• Corporate events
• Gala events
• Live events

What event planning services does FBM offer?

• Event management
• Location management
• Talent management

7. Standing Ovation: an experience-design company

Led by expert event planners, Standing Ovation is quickly gaining ground as one of the top event management companies in Switzerland. With a heavy focus on making an event memorable and helping you make the biggest impact in the hearts and minds of your attendees, Standing Ovation works tirelessly to make every event the best it can be.

Headquarters: Zurich

What type of events can you plan with Standing Ovation?

• Corporate events
• Product launch
• Outdoor events

What event planning services does Standing Ovation offer?

• Event management
• Strategizing and planning
• Talent management

Organize the best corporate events in Zurich with a stellar event agency by your side

Make the most of the wonderful location that is Zurich, with an event agency that has years of experience required to handle your events to Swiss perfection. 

One agency that stands out from the rest is TravelPerk. Thanks to their easy-to-use consolidated online platform, you can organize travel arrangements as well as book venues all in just a few clicks. 

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