Travel Counsellors sees business travel growth
Corporate travel now accounts for 28% of Travel Counsellors’ business overall.
The company reports that sales in its Travel Management division over the past 12 months are up 19% and in 2013, 500 new corporate accounts were opened.
The homeworking company said its global presence has helped to secure notable multi-country accounts.
The company is introducing dedicated business travel training sessions for homeworkers, with 40% of Travel Counsellors now having at least one corporate travel account.
Steve Byrne, managing director at Travel Counsellors said: "With corporate Travel Counsellors on the ground in 7 countries, our agents are able to offer a comprehensive client support service around the clock."
"Business travel certainly offers a strategic opportunity for growth so we will continue to develop our tools and technology to ensure our Travel Counsellors have access to the best global deals and unparalleled business development support to help them build their businesses."
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