April 2004

Travel firm's deal is out of this world

A Warwickshire travel firm has landed a contract worth £500,000 with a major organisation based at the Royal Observatory.  Travel Management Group, based in Dormer Place, Leamington, has landed the deal to organise business travel arrangements for the Edinburgh-based UK Astronomical Technology Centre [UKATC].

UKATC provides a UK focus for the design, productions and promotion of state-of-the-art astronomical technology.  Its scientists also carry out research into the origins of planets and galaxies.  

TMG Corporate fended off competition from two other short listed companies to win the contract.  The firm offers competitive pricing, particularly in business class on long-haul flights, through its Wizard fares, specially negotiated with a raft of the world's leading airlines.

David Moore, director of business travel operations at TMG, said: "We are delighted to have won the contract to handle the travel arrangements for UKATC.  It is the latest in a long line of TMG's prestigious clients and we are looking forward to cementing an excellent working relationship with them."

TMG is one of the largest independent travel organisations in the UK, with centres in Edinburgh, Midlands and Home Counties, from where it meets the travel needs of more than 500 business clients, from international blue chip companies and Premiership football teams to local businesses  It is in the top 20 business travel companies in the country and recently received a citation from hotel giant Marriott in recognition of continued sales performance.

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