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Let’s Play Together at the GBTA | Europe VDR - Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. Conference 2024! Inspired by Denmark, home of LEGO, we’re bringing creativity and mindful play to the expo floor. Louise Kilgannon and Katie Virtue will be onsite for a fresh approach to sparking new ideas as we build innovative strategies to create better travel and meetings management. If you’d like to meet up, drop us a message! Remember to keep an eye out for FESTIVE ROAD backpacks traversing the halls, bringing a surprise creative touch to your time at the conference! Check out the speaker line up and get ready to Play! https://lnkd.in/g6gDx8-e #GBTA #VDRConference #FESTIVEROAD #MindfulPlay #Creativity #LEGO

Heading to Copenhagen for the GBTA | Europe + VDR - Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. Conference 2024 from 4-6 November? Roaders, Katie Virtue and Louise Kilgannon will be there to Create, Play, and Run — and we’d love for you to join us. Let’s Create Together We’re on a mission to create better! Ready to chat about how to future-proof your travel, meetings, and payment programs? Book a time to meet us! Check out the full event agenda and let's meet in Copenhagen soon. https://lnkd.in/gkM2aiMZ Keep an eye out for FESTIVE ROAD backpacks walking the halls - be among the first to collect a special surprise! #GBTA #VDRConference #FESTIVEROAD #MeetingsManagement #FutureProofTravel #TravelInnovation

"The Architecture Debate: Who is Building the Best Travel Program Model?" This was the question that Lora Ellis, Head of Consulting, posed to a panel of buyers - Leslie Andrews, MS-HTM, GLP @chelisa boyd @lourdes diaz @gloria caceda at the GBTA All Florida Day of Education last week. During the discussion, most of the panel agreed that a big driver for which program model to use is the resources needed to manage. We've seen with many of our clients that different roles and specialties are needed to manage the changes occurring in business travel. A big thank you to GBTA South Florida Chapter GBTA | Central and Northern Florida Chapter GBTA | Tampa Bay Chapter and the organizers for hosting such an impactful day of education and networking! For a further read on our Four Travel Program Models, visit: https://lnkd.in/eBwc2TyF And for more on travel team design, visit: https://lnkd.in/e8P4pYzd #GBTAFlorida #Travelmodels #resourcing #Roadersonthemove

Don't miss these thought-provoking insights below following the ITM | Institute of Travel Management Autumn Conference keynote discussion on Airline Category Strategy, moderated by Caroline Strachan, FESTIVE ROAD CEO, who interviewed Doreen Burse, SVP Worldwide Sales at United Airlines. A snapshot of valuable takeaways for anyone involved in travel procurement and category management. If you're focused on airline strategy - whether it's cost, sustainability, or understanding the evolving channel landscape — this is worth a read! Reach out to our FESTIVE ROAD team if you have unanswered questions on your business travel strategy. #travelmanagement #procurement #airlinestrategy #ITM2024 #FestiveRoad #UnitedAirlines

Airlines continue to evolve, enhancing how they serve and connect with their customers. To explore how the airline is positioned to meet the needs of the UK and Ireland's business travel market, join us at the ITM | Institute of Travel Management Autumn Conference tomorrow, 17th October. FESTIVE ROAD CEO Caroline Strachan, will speak with Doreen Burse, Sr. Vice President Worldwide Sales United Airlines on the future of business travel! For more details on the agenda, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkgYFPSC #ITMAutumnConference #BusinessTravel #AirlineIndustry #UK #Ireland #FestiveRoad

We will be attending the GBTA | Europe + VDR - Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. Conference 2024 in Copenhagen from 4-6 November! As the home of Lego, Denmark inspires us to embrace creativity and mindful play as we build innovative strategies to create better travel and meetings management. Our Roaders Katie Virtue and Louise Kilgannon look forward to connecting with you - be sure to spot our backpacks in the halls and come ask us about our special surprise that we have 😉! If you’d like to meet up, drop us a message! Plus, join Katie for the morning running tours organized by Go Running Tours on Tuesday at 6:30 AM from the AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen. Let’s make the most of this opportunity together! #GBTA #VDRConference #BusinessTravel #MeetingsManagement #Lego #MindfulPlay

GBTA’s Sustainability Acceleration Challenge Reminder! If you haven’t already, there’s just ONE WEEK left (deadline: October 15) to join over 130 companies in GBTA’s Sustainability Acceleration Challenge, in partnership with the GBTA Foundation and Accenture. This initiative aims to help organisations of all sizes and geographies start, advance, and accelerate practices that significantly reduce their business travel emissions. We are proud to support the GBTA Foundation as it focuses on People and Planet initiatives - key parts of Purposeful Travel! Take just 10-15 minutes to complete the confidential survey, and help lead the way in sustainable travel. We completed the assessment, sharing the path we are on at FESTIVE ROAD to improve our sustainable practices. https://lnkd.in/gc5Svds8 Thank you for supporting this important industry initiative to Create Better! #FestiveRoad #Thoughtleadership #SustainabilityAccelerationChallenge #GBTA

Festive Road Expands Outsourcing Division! We’re delighted to welcome two new specialists to our Hive Mind: Jamie Espino Technology Program Manager, bringing over 30 years of expertise in travel technology. Laura Porter Internal Communication and Change Manager, with a diverse background in communications and change management. Their expertise will be instrumental in driving our clients' success and supporting their continued growth and innovation. Louise Kilgannon Head of Outsourcing shared, "It has been fantastic to see both Jamie & Laura hit the ground running and deliver value to our clients. Once again, the mix of Roaders with a tenured background in the industry + those bringing new and important knowledge into travel from other industries is a really exciting mix!" Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/g985VAja Join us in welcoming Jamie and Laura! We look forward to their contributions to our mission to create better travel and meetings management. #TeamGrowth #Outsourcing #Innovation #ChangeManagement #TechSolutions

We are immensely proud to celebrate our CEO and co-founder, Caroline Strachan, for being selected as part of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ EMEIA Class of 2024 Women. Fast forward. She joins a diverse and purpose-driven group of inspirational female entrepreneurs from across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa. With Caroline's visionary leadership, our Hive Mind is empowered to achieve extraordinary things and Create Better at FESTIVE ROAD.

Jet-setting through an amazing 12 months, we get to celebrate with Michelle Wheatley becoming a Roader Immortalised In Plastic (IIP)! Michelle's passion for the M&E industry is infectious and her championing of wellbeing keeps us energised and focused, making the journey all the more rewarding! Her expertise have been instrumental in taking FESTIVE ROAD projects to new heights for our clients in both Travel and M&E sectors. Here’s to an incredible first year, Michelle – excited to see where you’ll take us next! #1YearAnniversary #RoaderLife #M&EChampion #WellbeingAdvocate #ImmortalisedInPlastic