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A successful business trip starts long before you reach the airport. From checking travel documents to confirming onward transport, a little preparation can make all the difference to how smoothly your journey runs.

Joining a business with more than 120 years of history, Rebecca Harrison reflects on discovering the world of specialist travel management and the people, expertise and relationships behind Munro’s Travel. Established in 1903, Munro’s Travel specialises in crew and corporate travel, supporting clients across the energy, offshore and marine sectors. When Rebecca Harrison joined as Marketing Executive in April, she brought a background in digital marketing but no experience of

Business travel has changed considerably over the last few years. As we look towards 2027, cost, disruption, technology and sustainability are all shaping how travel is managed. The latest industry data suggests that business travel will continue to grow, but the environment businesses are operating in is becoming more complex. Business travel is still growing GBTA's latest European forecast estimates that business travel spending in Europe will reach €414.5 billion in 2027,

When you’re booking business travel, having the flexibility to see your options and make a booking quickly is invaluable. But when you’re arranging travel for someone else, there’s more to consider than simply finding an option that works. Duty of care should be part of every business travel booking decision. When you're booking travel for personnel, it's worth thinking beyond the booking itself. How long they're travelling, when they arrive and what they need to do next can

We’re delighted to share that our very own Team Leader, Kimberly Greig, has been named a finalist in the The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association Sparkle Awards 2026 ✨ Kim was nominated more than once for the incredible support she provided throughout a major technology and systems upgrade, helping colleagues navigate the change while continuing to support our Business Travel team every step of the way. Having joined Munro’s in 2011 through our Travel Academy, Kim has built

A delayed flight is frustrating for any traveller. For someone travelling for business, the impact can be much bigger. A missed connection can mean a missed meeting. An overnight delay can mean an additional hotel stay. And when plans change at short notice, there can be extra costs to manage too. So, what are you actually entitled to when a business flight is delayed? When can you claim compensation? Under UK261, you may be entitled to compensation if your flight arrives at

Plans for a new international rail service between London and mainland Europe have moved a step closer, with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) pre-approving a track access agreement for Virgin Trains. The agreement would allow Virgin to operate up to 20 daily return services between London St Pancras and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from October 2030, subject to the remaining approvals and requirements being completed. The move would introduce a new operator to the cross-Cha

Marine and offshore fares are specialist airfares designed for people travelling in connection with marine, offshore, energy and mining operations. Unlike standard public fares, these fares are generally distributed through travel agents and specialist travel management companies with access to the relevant airline agreements. They can offer greater flexibility, additional baggage and more favourable conditions, which can make them particularly valuable when travel plans chan

As part of its focus on supporting the wellbeing of its people, Munro’s Travel recently visited The Nook in Marischal Square to learn more about the free mental health support available to the local community. Munro’s Mental Health First Aider, Lucy, and Marketing Executive, Rebecca, wanted to understand what The Nook is really like, what support it offers and what someone can expect when they walk through the door. By understanding the service, Munro’s can better signpost co

Radisson Hotel Group has launched Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a new global offering focused on accommodation for longer business stays. What does the new offering include? Long Stays by Radisson Hotels is available for stays of 14 nights or more, with preferential rates based on the length of stay. The programme includes both hotel and apartment accommodation, with participating properties offering facilities suited to longer stays. These can include fully equipped kitchen

Munro's Travel, the specialist travel management company serving the marine, offshore and energy sectors, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cheryl Henderson to the role of Operations Director. The appointment recognises Cheryl's 21 years of dedication, industry expertise and leadership at Munro's, while reflecting the company's continued investment in its senior leadership team as it strengthens its offering for organisations operating across the marine, offshore and en

Choosing the right career path isn't always straightforward. After deciding university wasn't the right fit, Kelsey joined the Munro's Travel Academy with a passion for travel and a determination to build a career in the industry. Three and a half years later, she's celebrating another major milestone after successfully passing her Senior Business Travel Consultant assessment. Finding the right path After leaving school, Kelsey began studying International Tourism Management

When organisations think about reducing business travel costs, airline loyalty programmes aren't always the first thing that comes to mind. Yet many airlines operating across the UK and Europe offer dedicated business travel reward programmes that allow organisations to earn rewards every time employees travel. The best part? Business loyalty programmes typically work alongside your travellers' own personal frequent flyer memberships. That means the business earns rewards whi

The Munro's Travel team, together with their partners and children, spent Saturday morning taking part in a community beach clean organised by Aberdeen Climate Action, with 28 people joining the initiative. Working alongside the charity's regular volunteers, the group spent several hours collecting plastic packaging, takeaway waste, discarded fishing rope and other litter from Aberdeen Beach. The morning also sparked a little friendly competition, with one Munro's member prou

Booking business travel shouldn't be the hardest part of the journey. For many organisations, however, it's often the approval process that causes the biggest delays. A booking request is submitted. An email is sent to a manager. They're out of the office. Someone else needs to approve it. Meanwhile, airfares change, hotel availability decreases and travellers are left waiting for confirmation. Approval processes exist for good reason. They help organisations manage spend, en

For many of our clients, business travel isn't optional. Whether it's coordinating offshore crew changes, supporting marine operations or arranging travel for corporate teams, journeys need to happen. The opportunity lies in making every journey as informed and sustainable as possible, balancing operational requirements, traveller wellbeing and environmental responsibility. The right travel management partner can support that journey by combining technology, reporting and exp

Passengers travelling through Aberdeen Airport should be aware of planned security staff strikes that could lead to delays. Members of the Unite union employed by ICTS HBS Security are due to take industrial action after negotiations over pay failed to reach an agreement. As these workers make up the majority of the airport's baggage screening team, disruption is expected on strike days. Planned Strike Dates Industrial action is currently scheduled for: · 6th July ·

Aberdeen is one of Europe's busiest energy hubs, with thousands of business travellers, offshore workers, project teams and contractors passing through the city every year. For many of these travellers, an overnight hotel stay is part of the journey before boarding a helicopter, joining a vessel or beginning work on a project. Whether coordinating offshore crew changes, arranging accommodation for visiting engineers or managing corporate travel, overnight stays are often an e

Technology has transformed the way organisations manage business travel. Online booking tools, mobile apps, automated approvals and real-time reporting have made business travel more efficient, more visible and easier to manage than ever before.

Munro's Travel has become one of the first travel management companies in the UK to achieve the new Business Travel Association (BTA) Accreditation. Launched this week, the BTA Accreditation scheme provides an independent benchmark for travel management companies and assesses organisations across key areas including financial resilience, professional indemnity cover, data protection compliance, staff training and development, business continuity planning and client satisfacti