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Global TMC appoints former Reed & Mackay specialist Graeme Fyvie to lead sector expansion   Global independent TMC, Take2Eton Group is stepping up its specialist energy and marine strategy with the launch of an Aberdeen operation and the appointment of Graeme Fyvie as EVP Energy & Marine. Fyvie will take up the newly-created role on

Take2Eton achieves BTA accreditation, reinforcing commitment to industry standards Global independent TMC recognised against new Business Travel Association accreditation framework covering governance, financial protection, data privacy, service and business continuity. Take2Eton has achieved accreditation under the Business Travel Association’s (BTA) new Accreditation Scheme, providing independent recognition of the TMC’s commitment to professionalism, governance, service and

Julie Oliver, Take2Eton’s new CEO, was recently interviewed by The Business Travel Magazine. In the conversation, Julie shares her thoughts on stepping into the role, the opportunities ahead for Take2Eton Group, and the future of business travel. Read the full interview below. When Julie Oliver took over as CEO of Take2Eton Group in August, it

Take2Eton’s GEMMA Recognised for Innovation in Event and Group Travel Technology Take2Eton Group’s innovative event and group travel platform, GEMMA, has earned a place on the Business Travel Magazine’s coveted 2026 Tech Hotlist for its ability to make sophisticated event technology more accessible, flexible and transparent. The annual Tech Hotlist list showcases technology innovations and

What Travel Managers Want from TMCs The expectations placed on travel management companies (TMCs) have changed significantly in recent years. Today’s travel managers are no longer focused solely on booking capabilities or transaction efficiency. Instead, RFPs are becoming far more strategic, centred on resilience, traveller experience, intelligence, and operational support. In this article, we share

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the corporate travel industry, but perhaps not in the way many people expected. At Take2Eton, we see AI as a powerful enabler – one that enhances productivity, responsiveness, and insight – while strengthening the high-touch, personalised service our clients value most. The real opportunity for AI within travel management companies

Take2Eton Awarded Gold Status by SAP Concur in New Partner Programme We are excited to confirm that Take2Eton is one of the first travel management companies to achieve ‘TMC Gold’ status in EMEA and North America in the new SAP Concur and GBTNetwork TMC Partner Programme. TMC Gold represents the programme’s highest partnership tier, recognising

With travel on the increase, travel managers are expected to manage more travellers, more bookings and more expectations.

With travel on the increase, travel managers are expected to manage more travellers, more bookings and more expectations.

Business travel across the UK and Europe is getting more complex. With the UK’s ETA now in effect and the EU’s ETIAS arriving soon, even short trips require more planning. Here’s what SMEs and Travel Managers need to know to keep teams compliant, avoid delays and travel with confidence.

Take2Eton recently contributed to the an article, which was written by Nick Easen for the Business Travel Magazine in the UK, Summer Edition. Our very own Chief Commercial Officer, Shelley Mathews provided insights into the future of a typical travel manager. “The travel manager of the future will function more like a programme strategist, integrating

Take2Eton Group has announced major business growth after winning new clients in the US, UK and Ireland with a total spend of some £40M over the last six months. Around 50% of new business is from clients with an SME business travel spend of up to £1M. However, the travel management company, which has a strong

On 21st March 2025, a fire at one of Heathrow Airport’s electricity substations caused a major power outage which led to the cancellation of over 1,350 inbound and outbound flights and the first full shutdown of the airport in fifteen years. Nearly 300,000 passengers were stranded[1]; 4,900 homes were left without electricity, and Heathrow was

Take2Eton recognised for delivering exceptional customer service and cutting-edge technology We are thrilled to share that Take2Eton Group has been recognised with the Corporate Travel Supplier Excellence award by our client, Palo Alto Networks at their ‘Saddle up for Success’ event in California. This accolade celebrates the exceptional contributions of select suppliers over the past

Many international travellers to the UK now need to register for an online authorisation before touching down in the UK or many EU nations. Updated: 5 March 2025 New rules came into force on 8 January 2025 and visitors from the United States, Canada, Australia and other non-European nations who previously did not need a

Any technology implementation presents challenges, especially as corporate needs have changed dramatically. Online booking tools have to be ready for new and

Different strokes for different folks.   Rising costs and squeezed margins have forced many SMEs to put their travel activity under a microscope. To leverage maximum savings, many SMEs are turning to TMCs like Take2Eton to not only keep costs down but balance financial concerns with the need to build sales pipelines. Around 60% of

Paul McCrorie-Thompson Senior Music & Entertainment Travel Co-ordinator, Detonate Detonate Travel is part of the Take2Eton Group and provides specialist travel management to DJs, entertainment, music and creative industries. Paul McCrorie-Thompson started his career in the luxury hotel sector. He joined Detonate in 2015 via leisure and corporate travel developing an encyclopaedic knowledge of travel

All in the TIMING.   With SMEs under increasing pressure to keep costs down, knowing when to book and when to travel is more crucial than ever. TakeTwo Travel Solutions contributed to the following article, which was written by Bev Fearis for The Business Travel Magazine in the UK, September/October 2023 edition. Did you hear

TakeTwo Global Product Manager, Stevie-Leigh Harrison, is on the WINNING TEAM for GBTA Ladders! The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is a leading business travel and meetings organization with a mentorship program that cultivates the next generation of global travel leaders. ‘Ladders’ is GBTA’s annual team-based program designed for travel industry professionals to participate in

TakeTwo Travel Solutions CEO, Chris Thelen, recently caught up with Business Travel News (BTN) to share what we’ve been up to in the US, why our transatlantic model is working and what’s coming next for TakeTwo, including our tech strategy and long-term plans. Read the full interview below. TakeTwo Carving Niche in Transatlantic Travel Management