Neil is joined by Pat, Steve and Kelly in a very special edition of Bright side Radio dedicated to the recent announcement of our accreditation by The Institute of Customer Service. Find out why Clarity are the leading TMC on Customer Service, how we have an edge on our competitors and what all this means for future wins and success at Clarity.You've all helped us secure this amazing results, now take the time to listen. Kind regardsBSR

Neil is joined by Pat, Steve and Kelly in a very special edition of Bright side Radio dedicated to the recent announcement of our accreditation by The Institute of Customer Service.  Find out why Clarity are the leading TMC on Customer Service, how we have an edge on our competitors and what all this means for future wins and success at Clarity. You've all helped us secure this amazing results, now take the time to listen.  Kind regards BSR

Bright Side Radio - Institute Of Customer Service

The time has come...It's the final episode of Absolute Clarity season five! This episode features an all star Clarity cast, including:- Darren Williams, Head of MI, Data, and Financial Operations - Ruth Nicholls, Head of Online Development, and,- Will Murray, Product Development ManagerAll influential in the technology that Clarity provides to its clients, the guests look at the tech travel trends slated for 2022, and beyond, and discuss how likely they are to make an appearance. From voice assistance, to biometric authentication, and AI, just what does the future of travel technology look like in a Brighter Future?All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity.

The time has come... It's the final episode of Absolute Clarity season five! This episode features an all star Clarity cast, including: - Darren Williams, Head of MI, Data, and Financial Operations - Ruth Nicholls, Head of Online Development, and, - Will Murray, Product Development Manager All influential in the technology that Clarity provides to its clients, the guests look at the tech travel trends slated for 2022, and beyond, and discuss how likely they are to make an appearance. From voice assistance, to biometric authentication, and AI, just what does the future of travel technology look like in a Brighter Future? All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity.

What will the next tech innovation be? | Absolute Clarity

On today's episode of the Absolute Clarity podcast, things are taking a turn for the Brighter! Kyle is joined by Paul Casement and Claire Conboy to talk about the launch of their new Event Management brand, Brighter Events.Discover why Brighter Events are a different breed of event company, with their Don't Do Dull attitude! For more information about Brighter Events, please visit www.brighter.eventsToday's episode is sponsored by Jurys Inn. For more information about Jury's and their family of brands, please visit www.jurysinn.com

On today's episode of the Absolute Clarity podcast, things are taking a turn for the Brighter! Kyle is joined by Paul Casement and Claire Conboy to talk about the launch of their new Event Management brand, Brighter Events. Discover why Brighter Events are a different breed of event company, with their Don't Do Dull attitude! For more information about Brighter Events, please visit www.brighter.events Today's episode is sponsored by Jurys Inn. For more information about Jury's and their family of brands, please visit <a href="http://www.jurysinn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jurysinn.com</a>

Don't Do Dull | Absolute Clarity

Last episode we asked ‘Is sustainability a buzzword?’. Today, we’re asking our guests whether sustainability is a nice to have or a must-have in 2021 and beyond. Our host, Kyle Daniels, is joined by Andrew Perolls, CEO at Greengage Solutions and Matt Carter, Strategic Account Manager at Clarity to get their take on it. From the steps that your business can take to begin their sustainability journey to the countdown clock that is hanging over us all, we discover how to embrace a sustainable travel future before it’s too late. Today's episode is sponsored by Clarity Studios, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and the Film Club. To be in with the chance of winning cinema tickets and an evening's stay at one of IHG's incredible hotels, make sure you like and follow Clarity Travel and IHG Hotels and Resorts on LinkedIn.To learn more about Greengage Solutions, please visit:www.greengage.solutions/For more information about Clarity, please visit:www.claritybt.com

Last episode we asked ‘Is sustainability a buzzword?’. Today, we’re asking our guests whether sustainability is a nice to have or a must-have in 2021 and beyond. Our host, Kyle Daniels, is joined by Andrew Perolls, CEO at Greengage Solutions and Matt Carter, Strategic Account Manager at Clarity to get their take on it. From the steps that your business can take to begin their sustainability journey to the countdown clock that is hanging over us all, we discover how to embrace a sustainable travel future before it’s too late. Today's episode is sponsored by Clarity Studios, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and the Film Club. To be in with the chance of winning cinema tickets and an evening's stay at one of IHG's incredible hotels, make sure you like and follow Clarity Travel and IHG Hotels and Resorts on LinkedIn. To learn more about Greengage Solutions, please visit: www.greengage.solutions/ For more information about Clarity, please visit: <a href="http://www.claritybt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybt.com</a>

Is sustainability a nice to have? | Absolute Clarity

Is sustainability a buzzword? Do we only protect the environment when it's convenient, or easy? On today's episode our host, Kyle Daniels, is joined by Nico Nicholas, CEO and Co-Founder of Trees4Travel and Jo Austin, Sales Director of Lime Venue Portfolio - part of the Compass Group UK and Ireland. They discuss how their organisations are making the small changes that will make a big difference to climate change. Today's episode is sponsored by Clarity Studios, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and the Film Club. To be in with the chance of winning cinema tickets and an evening's stay at one of IHG's incredible hotels, make sure you like and follow Clarity Travel and IHG Hotels and Resorts on LinkedIn. To learn more about Trees4Travel and Lime Venue Portfolio, please visit their sites below:www.trees4travel.com www.limevenueportfolio.com www.claritybt.com

Is sustainability a buzzword? Do we only protect the environment when it's convenient, or easy? On today's episode our host, Kyle Daniels, is joined by Nico Nicholas, CEO and Co-Founder of Trees4Travel and Jo Austin, Sales Director of Lime Venue Portfolio - part of the Compass Group UK and Ireland. They discuss how their organisations are making the small changes that will make a big difference to climate change. Today's episode is sponsored by Clarity Studios, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and the Film Club. To be in with the chance of winning cinema tickets and an evening's stay at one of IHG's incredible hotels, make sure you like and follow Clarity Travel and IHG Hotels and Resorts on LinkedIn. To learn more about Trees4Travel and Lime Venue Portfolio, please visit their sites below: <a href="http://www.trees4travel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trees4travel.com</a> <a href="http://www.limevenueportfolio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.limevenueportfolio.com</a> <a href="http://www.claritybt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybt.com</a>

Is sustainability a buzzword?

To celebrate the launch of The Haircut, the latest feature film from Clarity Studios (not coming to a cinema near you), our host, Kyle Daniels is sitting down with our guests to discuss the small changes that make a BIG difference. Joining us are Clarity's Strategic Account Manager, Trish Williams, and Head of MI &amp; Data, Darren Williams, alongside Head of Clubhouses at Virgin Atlantic, Rami El-Dahshan. The group talk about the return to travel and why they think it could come sooner than most think! We also discover the answers to our recent poll questions, including:- the most significant factor when booking a hotel?- whether companies will be encouraging face to face meetings, and;- if companies have the right tools to save the most money with their data?For more information about Virgin Clubhouses, please use the link below:https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/upper-class-cabin-and-seats/clubhouse-airport-lounge.htmlClarity: https://claritybusinesstravel.com/Twitter: @Clarity_BTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-managementMusic by: BearStockMusicLicense Code: 69XR7QHYWP

To celebrate the launch of The Haircut, the latest feature film from Clarity Studios (not coming to a cinema near you), our host, Kyle Daniels is sitting down with our guests to discuss the small changes that make a BIG difference. Joining us are Clarity's Strategic Account Manager, Trish Williams, and Head of MI &amp; Data, Darren Williams, alongside Head of Clubhouses at Virgin Atlantic, Rami El-Dahshan. The group talk about the return to travel and why they think it could come sooner than most think! We also discover the answers to our recent poll questions, including: - the most significant factor when booking a hotel? - whether companies will be encouraging face to face meetings, and; - if companies have the right tools to save the most money with their data? For more information about Virgin Clubhouses, please use the link below: <a href="https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/upper-class-cabin-and-seats/clubhouse-airport-lounge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/upper-class-cabin-and-seats/clubhouse-airport-lounge.html</a> Clarity: <a href="https://claritybusinesstravel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://claritybusinesstravel.com/</a> Twitter: @Clarity_BT Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-management" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-management</a> Music by: BearStockMusic License Code: 69XR7QHYWP

The Haircut | Providing Clarity

We're back for season 5!Back in the studio and back with new guests to help us launch Clarity Studio's new feature film, The Haircut(not coming to a cinema near you!)The small cuts make a BIG difference. Kyle Daniels is joined by Clarity's Head of Land Products, Suzanne Barnes, Account Manager, Trish Williams, and Head of Management Information and Data, Darren Williams, to discuss how to save money, without sacrificing quality. Join the discussion as the group determine whether you can really save time and money, or whether one is more likely than the other! All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity!For more information about Clarity Studios, please visit www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios

We're back for season 5! Back in the studio and back with new guests to help us launch Clarity Studio's new feature film, The Haircut(not coming to a cinema near you!) The small cuts make a BIG difference. Kyle Daniels is joined by Clarity's Head of Land Products, Suzanne Barnes, Account Manager, Trish Williams, and Head of Management Information and Data, Darren Williams, to discuss how to save money, without sacrificing quality. Join the discussion as the group determine whether you can really save time and money, or whether one is more likely than the other! All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! For more information about Clarity Studios, please visit <a href="http://www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios</a>

Can you save time and money? | Absolute Clarity

Join us for episode 2 of Providing Clarity, our new webinar series where we interview the stars of the latest feature films from Clarity Studios, NOT coming to a cinema near you. On today's episode, Kyle Daniels sits down with Clarity's Product Development Manager, Will Murray, and the Managing Director of International Location Safety, George Shaw, to discuss travel risk.  Join us as we debate the use of the term 'duty of care', discuss whether a risk assessment with stop people travelling, and why people don't see the benefits of fast track services. ILS work globally with International Organisations, supporting them to become more resilient and better able to meet their duty of care responsibilities, even in the most challenging environments. They do this through the provision of key services, including Risk Advisory Services, Training Programmes, and Travel Risk Management.   www.locationsafety.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-location-safety@locationsafety #makingsafetysimpleClarity: https://claritybusinesstravel.com/Twitter: @Clarity_BTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-managementToday's episode is sponsored by sportsbreaks.com Music by: BearStockMusicLicense Code: 69XR7QHYWP

Join us for episode 2 of Providing Clarity, our new webinar series where we interview the stars of the latest feature films from Clarity Studios, NOT coming to a cinema near you. On today's episode, Kyle Daniels sits down with Clarity's Product Development Manager, Will Murray, and the Managing Director of International Location Safety, George Shaw, to discuss travel risk. Join us as we debate the use of the term 'duty of care', discuss whether a risk assessment with stop people travelling, and why people don't see the benefits of fast track services. ILS work globally with International Organisations, supporting them to become more resilient and better able to meet their duty of care responsibilities, even in the most challenging environments. They do this through the provision of key services, including Risk Advisory Services, Training Programmes, and Travel Risk Management. <a href="http://www.locationsafety.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.locationsafety.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-location-safety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-location-safety</a> @locationsafety #makingsafetysimple Clarity: <a href="https://claritybusinesstravel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://claritybusinesstravel.com/</a> Twitter: @Clarity_BT Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-management" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-management</a> Today's episode is sponsored by <a href="http://sportsbreaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbreaks.com</a> Music by: BearStockMusic License Code: 69XR7QHYWP

A duty of care | Providing Clarity

We're back for season 5!Back in the studio and back with a new guest to help us launch Clarity Studios new feature film, Risk-E Business.Kyle Daniels is back and joined by Clarity's Head of Land Products, Suzanne Barnes as they sit down with Newland Chase's Hannah In-Chan and Ben Sookia to discuss how to travel for business in the EU. From work permits and immigration documents to live sporting events and tours, we get the latest information on the new restrictions for travel within the EU. All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity!For more information about Newland Chase, please visit https://newlandchase.comFor more information about Clarity Studios, please visit www.claritybt.com/clarity-studiosTo access the tool that Newland Chase discuss in this episode, please visit: www.claritybusinesstravel.com/business-travel-coronavirus-covid-19/

We're back for season 5! Back in the studio and back with a new guest to help us launch Clarity Studios new feature film, Risk-E Business. Kyle Daniels is back and joined by Clarity's Head of Land Products, Suzanne Barnes as they sit down with Newland Chase's Hannah In-Chan and Ben Sookia to discuss how to travel for business in the EU. From work permits and immigration documents to live sporting events and tours, we get the latest information on the new restrictions for travel within the EU. All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! For more information about Newland Chase, please visit <a href="https://newlandchase.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newlandchase.com</a> For more information about Clarity Studios, please visit <a href="http://www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios</a> To access the tool that Newland Chase discuss in this episode, please visit: <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com/business-travel-coronavirus-covid-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com/business-travel-coronavirus-covid-19/</a>

How to travel for business in the EU | Absolute Clarity

Welcome to our new webinar series, Providing Clarity, giving you all the latest news and insight from the biggest Clarity Studio releases NOT coming to a cinema near you. Today, our host Kyle Daniels sits down with Steve Riley and Jane Harrington to discuss the big summer blockbuster - The end of travel as we know it. Today's episode is sponsored by sportsbreaks.comFor the full experience, please check out the video - https://youtu.be/RZX0NHffjTU

Welcome to our new webinar series, Providing Clarity, giving you all the latest news and insight from the biggest Clarity Studio releases NOT coming to a cinema near you. Today, our host Kyle Daniels sits down with Steve Riley and Jane Harrington to discuss the big summer blockbuster - The end of travel as we know it. Today's episode is sponsored by <a href="http://sportsbreaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sportsbreaks.com</a> For the full experience, please check out the video - <a href="https://youtu.be/RZX0NHffjTU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RZX0NHffjTU</a>

Providing Clarity | Episode 1

The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. Hosted by Kyle Daniels, this fortnightly podcast features the biggest topics affecting travel and business in general. From duty of care, nightmare travel scenarios and the importance of the right luggage, to equality in the workplace and how to survive 40 years in business, Absolute Clarity has it all. Every two weeks, we welcome some of the biggest names in business into the studio to discuss a topic of their choosing, followed by their first, worst and best travel segment. Don't forget, you can be part of the conversation on twitter @Clarity_BT or using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarityIf you would like to be part of the show, please email podcast@claritybt.com.For more information about Clarity and how they can help your business with it's travel, please visit www.claritybusinesstravel.com

The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. Hosted by Kyle Daniels, this fortnightly podcast features the biggest topics affecting travel and business in general. From duty of care, nightmare travel scenarios and the importance of the right luggage, to equality in the workplace and how to survive 40 years in business, Absolute Clarity has it all. Every two weeks, we welcome some of the biggest names in business into the studio to discuss a topic of their choosing, followed by their first, worst and best travel segment. Don't forget, you can be part of the conversation on twitter @Clarity_BT or using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity If you would like to be part of the show, please email podcast@claritybt.com. For more information about Clarity and how they can help your business with it's travel, please visit <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com</a>

Absolute Clarity

How would you feel if you were told you had six months to live? Who would be in the room with you? What would you say? Two years ago our Head of Special Projects, Kate Wolstenholme, sat in a consultancy room and was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Luckily for Kate, a Macmillan nurse was in the room who helped put everything into perspective. On this special episode of Absolute Clarity, we welcome cancer support charity, Macmillan into the studio as we listen to Kate's story. From the initial prognosis to the continued support for Kate and her family, Macmillan has been there every step of the way. This is just one of the many reasons they have been our charity of the year for two years running. For more information about Macmillan and the amazing work they do to support cancer patients and their families, please visit macmillan.org.ukFor more information about our new Change the Game campaign, please visit claritybusinesstravel.com/change-the-game/ to download our companion rule book!For more information about Clarity, please visit www.claritybusinesstravel.com.Join the conversation on twitter @Clarity_BT or email us your feedback to podcast@claritybt.comIf you like the show, please consider rating us on your platform of choice and sharing it to your audience.

How would you feel if you were told you had six months to live? Who would be in the room with you? What would you say? Two years ago our Head of Special Projects, Kate Wolstenholme, sat in a consultancy room and was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Luckily for Kate, a Macmillan nurse was in the room who helped put everything into perspective. On this special episode of Absolute Clarity, we welcome cancer support charity, Macmillan into the studio as we listen to Kate's story. From the initial prognosis to the continued support for Kate and her family, Macmillan has been there every step of the way. This is just one of the many reasons they have been our charity of the year for two years running. For more information about Macmillan and the amazing work they do to support cancer patients and their families, please visit <a href="http://macmillan.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">macmillan.org.uk</a> For more information about our new Change the Game campaign, please visit <a href="http://claritybusinesstravel.com/change-the-game/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">claritybusinesstravel.com/change-the-game/</a> to download our companion rule book! For more information about Clarity, please visit <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com</a>. Join the conversation on twitter @Clarity_BT or email us your feedback to podcast@claritybt.com If you like the show, please consider rating us on your platform of choice and sharing it to your audience.

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What do you get when you combine two losers with the busiest lady in training? The latest episode of Absolute Clarity! On today's show, we welcome back Neil Wainwright-Farrar alongside Damar Training’s Jeanie Logan, to talk to us about apprenticeships, the soul-crushing feeling of defeat, and just who is Neil's 'work wife'. Following their recent losses at The People Awards in London, Kyle and Neil give us their unfiltered opinions on why they failed to bring home the gold and who is the bigger loser. We then chat to Jeanie Logan to discover what sets Damar Training apart from the competition and why they enjoy working with Clarity. We also go behind the scenes of the new travel standard and what it means for the future of talent in the industry. All this and the first, best and worst travel scenarios on the number one travel management podcast!For more information about Damar Training, please visit www.damartraining.comDon’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarityYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

What do you get when you combine two losers with the busiest lady in training? The latest episode of Absolute Clarity! On today's show, we welcome back Neil Wainwright-Farrar alongside Damar Training’s Jeanie Logan, to talk to us about apprenticeships, the soul-crushing feeling of defeat, and just who is Neil's 'work wife'. Following their recent losses at The People Awards in London, Kyle and Neil give us their unfiltered opinions on why they failed to bring home the gold and who is the bigger loser. We then chat to Jeanie Logan to discover what sets Damar Training apart from the competition and why they enjoy working with Clarity. We also go behind the scenes of the new travel standard and what it means for the future of talent in the industry. All this and the first, best and worst travel scenarios on the number one travel management podcast! For more information about Damar Training, please visit <a href="http://www.damartraining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damartraining.com</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

The losers club on apprentices | 303

On this episode of the podcast, we're performing an autopsy on Clarity Travel's recent acquisition of Ian Allan Travel with Pat McDonagh, Pat O'Neill and Jane Harrington. Get the true thoughts and feelings from those in the know on the latest big news in business travel as we dissect the acquisition from initial talks to final stages over the course of six months. For more information about Clarity, please visit www.claritybusinesstravel.com. Join the conversation on twitter @Clarity_BT or email us your feedback to podcast@claritybt.comIf you like the show, please consider rating us on your platform of choice and sharing to your audience. Every little helps!

On this episode of the podcast, we're performing an autopsy on Clarity Travel's recent acquisition of Ian Allan Travel with Pat McDonagh, Pat O'Neill and Jane Harrington. Get the true thoughts and feelings from those in the know on the latest big news in business travel as we dissect the acquisition from initial talks to final stages over the course of six months. For more information about Clarity, please visit <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com</a>. Join the conversation on twitter @Clarity_BT or email us your feedback to podcast@claritybt.com If you like the show, please consider rating us on your platform of choice and sharing to your audience. Every little helps!

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Oh hi, sorry I didn’t see you there. Come on in and put your feet up. You’re just in time for the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity!On today’s show, Kyle sits down with the CEO of ITM, Scott Davies, to discuss their recent conference. From inspirational speakers to a record number of attendees, this year’s ITM conference exceeding all expectations and Scott takes us behind the scenes on what it took to put it together. We also get the inside scoop on ITM’s new podcast series, The ITM Podcast, and why Clarity has such a close connection to it. All this and more on the latest episode of Absolute Clarity. The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) is dedicated to supporting and developing all those involved in corporate travel. Established in 1956, they are proud to represent over 4,000 business travel buyers and suppliers across the UK and Ireland.For more information about ITM, please visit https://www.itm.org.uk/Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarityYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

Oh hi, sorry I didn’t see you there. Come on in and put your feet up. You’re just in time for the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! On today’s show, Kyle sits down with the CEO of ITM, Scott Davies, to discuss their recent conference. From inspirational speakers to a record number of attendees, this year’s ITM conference exceeding all expectations and Scott takes us behind the scenes on what it took to put it together. We also get the inside scoop on ITM’s new podcast series, The ITM Podcast, and why Clarity has such a close connection to it. All this and more on the latest episode of Absolute Clarity. The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) is dedicated to supporting and developing all those involved in corporate travel. Established in 1956, they are proud to represent over 4,000 business travel buyers and suppliers across the UK and Ireland. For more information about ITM, please visit <a href="https://www.itm.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.itm.org.uk/</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

Behind the conference with ITM | 305

Are you sitting down? Good. Because it’s time for the latest episode of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by our long-suffering host, Kyle Daniels! On today's show, we welcome Rachel Young and Jamie Herrett into the studio as we get the inside scoop on Air France – KLM. From saving the environment to saving you money on your travel, we learn more about BlueBiz and why your business needs to know about this incredible scheme! We also talk about their C02ZERO initiative, the joint venture with Virgin Atlantic and why their new CEO, Benjamin Smith, has hit the ground running. All this and the first, best and worst travel scenarios on the number one travel management podcast!For more information about Air France-KLM, please visit https://www.airfranceklm.com/enDon’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarityYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

Are you sitting down? Good. Because it’s time for the latest episode of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by our long-suffering host, Kyle Daniels! On today's show, we welcome Rachel Young and Jamie Herrett into the studio as we get the inside scoop on Air France – KLM. From saving the environment to saving you money on your travel, we learn more about BlueBiz and why your business needs to know about this incredible scheme! We also talk about their C02ZERO initiative, the joint venture with Virgin Atlantic and why their new CEO, Benjamin Smith, has hit the ground running. All this and the first, best and worst travel scenarios on the number one travel management podcast! For more information about Air France-KLM, please visit <a href="https://www.airfranceklm.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.airfranceklm.com/en</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

Above and beyond with Air France - KLM | 304

Ryan Giggs

The season may be over but we’re going into extra time as we welcome Wales international manager, Ryan Giggs into the studio to celebrate the new partnership between Clarity Sports and the Welsh FA! We find out first hand just what it meant for Wales to qualify for the Euro 2020, what Ryan thinks of the spread of games across Europe and why he values young talent. Ryan then compares club travel against international travel during his playing days and why no one wanted to sit next to him and Paul Ince on a plane. We then discover his first, best and worst travel scenarios in our final segment. We also find out who is the biggest Manchester United / Ryan Giggs fan as we pit Pat McDonagh against Andrew Boyle in our new quiz show. Who will come out on top and be crowned the number one fan at Clarity? Tune in to find out! Today’s show is brought to you by SportsBreaks.com, offering the best in sports travel experiences for fans, by fans. To discover some of the incredible experiences they have on offer, visit www.sportsbreaks.com today. For more information about Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com or join in the conversation on our twitter, @Clarity_BT A special thanks to Ryan Giggs and the Welsh FA for sparing the time to join us on the show.

The season may be over but we’re going into extra time as we welcome Wales international manager, Ryan Giggs into the studio to celebrate the new partnership between Clarity Sports and the Welsh FA! We find out first hand just what it meant for Wales to qualify for the Euro 2020, what Ryan thinks of the spread of games across Europe and why he values young talent. Ryan then compares club travel against international travel during his playing days and why no one wanted to sit next to him and Paul Ince on a plane. We then discover his first, best and worst travel scenarios in our final segment. We also find out who is the biggest Manchester United / Ryan Giggs fan as we pit Pat McDonagh against Andrew Boyle in our new quiz show. Who will come out on top and be crowned the number one fan at Clarity? Tune in to find out! Today’s show is brought to you by <a href="http://SportsBreaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SportsBreaks.com</a>, offering the best in sports travel experiences for fans, by fans. To discover some of the incredible experiences they have on offer, visit <a href="http://www.sportsbreaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sportsbreaks.com</a> today. For more information about Clarity, please visit <a href="http://www.claritybt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybt.com</a> or join in the conversation on our twitter, @Clarity_BT A special thanks to Ryan Giggs and the Welsh FA for sparing the time to join us on the show.

Extra Time with Ryan Giggs! | Bonus Episode

Welcome back to part two of the season finale of Absolute Clarity season three! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts.Following on from our recent discussion into privacy and data, we welcome back Owen Coombes alongside Matt Gatenby and Luke Golding from Travlaw to answer the question, does anyone even care about GDPR anymore? From networking breakfasts to a rise in GDPR consultants, businesses spent months fearing those four letters that meant a plethora of changes for their data. But was it a success? Or did we let fear guide more than our policies? We then look at a few examples of companies that have dropped the ball when it comes to GDPR and whether they managed to pick it up again or trip over it...  repeatedly!Don't forget, you can get involved by tweeting us @Clarity_BT using #AbsoluteClarityFor more information on Travlaw and how they can help your business, visit their website - http://www.travlaw.co.uk/Want to watch The Journey? Follow this link www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A5FrEW7btoIf you enjoy the show, why not like, share and subscribe!We'll see you next week for a special bonus episode of the show featuring the one and only, Ryan Giggs!

Welcome back to part two of the season finale of Absolute Clarity season three! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts. Following on from our recent discussion into privacy and data, we welcome back Owen Coombes alongside Matt Gatenby and Luke Golding from Travlaw to answer the question, does anyone even care about GDPR anymore? From networking breakfasts to a rise in GDPR consultants, businesses spent months fearing those four letters that meant a plethora of changes for their data. But was it a success? Or did we let fear guide more than our policies? We then look at a few examples of companies that have dropped the ball when it comes to GDPR and whether they managed to pick it up again or trip over it... repeatedly! Don't forget, you can get involved by tweeting us @Clarity_BT using #AbsoluteClarity For more information on Travlaw and how they can help your business, visit their website - <a href="http://www.travlaw.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.travlaw.co.uk/</a> Want to watch The Journey? Follow this link <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A5FrEW7bto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A5FrEW7bto</a> If you enjoy the show, why not like, share and subscribe! We'll see you next week for a special bonus episode of the show featuring the one and only, Ryan Giggs!

Does anyone even care about GDPR? | 316

Welcome to the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity. We welcome Chris Orme, Sales Director at Travelodge, and Suzanne Barnes, Head of Land Product at Clarity, into the studio to talk all things hotels and why Travelodge aren't the biggest fans of heavy-duty machinery. From hotel programmes to ad campaigns, we get the inside story on the history of Travelodge and how they came back from near collapse. We then discuss our favourite Travelodge ad campaigns and why one got them in a lot of trouble! Chris then talks Brexit and how Travelodge is preparing for the inevitable conclusion to the country's biggest saga. Also, don't forget to stick around for the first, worst and best travel experiences in our popular final segment. For more information about Travelodge, please visit www.travelodge.co.uk. Don't forget, you can get involved by tweeting us @Clarity_BT using  #AbsoluteClarityIf you enjoy the show, why not like, share and subscribe! We'll see you in two weeks.

Welcome to the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity. We welcome Chris Orme, Sales Director at Travelodge, and Suzanne Barnes, Head of Land Product at Clarity, into the studio to talk all things hotels and why Travelodge aren't the biggest fans of heavy-duty machinery. From hotel programmes to ad campaigns, we get the inside story on the history of Travelodge and how they came back from near collapse. We then discuss our favourite Travelodge ad campaigns and why one got them in a lot of trouble! Chris then talks Brexit and how Travelodge is preparing for the inevitable conclusion to the country's biggest saga. Also, don't forget to stick around for the first, worst and best travel experiences in our popular final segment. For more information about Travelodge, please visit <a href="http://www.travelodge.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.travelodge.co.uk</a>. Don't forget, you can get involved by tweeting us @Clarity_BT using #AbsoluteClarity If you enjoy the show, why not like, share and subscribe! We'll see you in two weeks.

Travelodge talks puppets and Brexit | 312

It's that time of the week, the release of the latest and greatest from Absolute Clarity! On today's show, we welcome Alice Linley Munro Travel Manager at Oil Spill Response and Kirk Lee, Business Development Manager at Clarity into the studio to discuss why traveller wellbeing is a lie. We discover the latest trends that no one in the travel industry is talking about, why travel wellbeing fails at the first platform and what we would invent with own Kickstarter campaign.So join us and find out which of us would benefit from a clone, who was asked three questions that changed the way they view their business and why one of us got too familiar with passengers on their morning commute.All this and the return of the first, best and worst travel scenarios on the number one travel management podcast! For more information about Oil Spill Response Ltd and the work they do, please visit https://www.oilspillresponse.comDon’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarityYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

It's that time of the week, the release of the latest and greatest from Absolute Clarity! On today's show, we welcome Alice Linley Munro Travel Manager at Oil Spill Response and Kirk Lee, Business Development Manager at Clarity into the studio to discuss why traveller wellbeing is a lie. We discover the latest trends that no one in the travel industry is talking about, why travel wellbeing fails at the first platform and what we would invent with own Kickstarter campaign. So join us and find out which of us would benefit from a clone, who was asked three questions that changed the way they view their business and why one of us got too familiar with passengers on their morning commute. All this and the return of the first, best and worst travel scenarios on the number one travel management podcast! For more information about Oil Spill Response Ltd and the work they do, please visit <a href="https://www.oilspillresponse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oilspillresponse.com</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

Traveller wellbeing is a lie! | 302

We’re back for season 3 of Absolute Clarity featuring new guests and topics aimed at providing invaluable insight into the business travel industry. Brought to you by our host, Kyle Daniels, nothing is off limits on the number one travel management podcast! After a long hiatus, we’re back with a bang as we invite Rami El-Dahshan, Head of TMC sales at Virgin Atlantic, and Jane Harrington, Group HR director at Clarity to the studio to get the inside scoop on employee wellbeing and hidden disabilities at their respective companies.  From making people cry at interviews to Jane’s strong opinions on pets in the office, we go behind the scenes of the interview process at Clarity and Virgin Atlantic, before learning about Virgin’s hidden disabilities scheme and why they’re putting the needs of the customer first. We then debut a new final segment as we ask our guests for their most game changing piece of advice before answering questions sent in from the audience. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels, for more information please visit www.leonardohotels.co.ukFor more information about the assistance that Virgin Atlantic offers, please visit https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/prepare-to-fly/mobility-medical-assistance.htmlDon’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity  You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

We’re back for season 3 of Absolute Clarity featuring new guests and topics aimed at providing invaluable insight into the business travel industry. Brought to you by our host, Kyle Daniels, nothing is off limits on the number one travel management podcast! After a long hiatus, we’re back with a bang as we invite Rami El-Dahshan, Head of TMC sales at Virgin Atlantic, and Jane Harrington, Group HR director at Clarity to the studio to get the inside scoop on employee wellbeing and hidden disabilities at their respective companies. From making people cry at interviews to Jane’s strong opinions on pets in the office, we go behind the scenes of the interview process at Clarity and Virgin Atlantic, before learning about Virgin’s hidden disabilities scheme and why they’re putting the needs of the customer first. We then debut a new final segment as we ask our guests for their most game changing piece of advice before answering questions sent in from the audience. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels, for more information please visit <a href="http://www.leonardohotels.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leonardohotels.co.uk</a> For more information about the assistance that Virgin Atlantic offers, please visit <a href="https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/prepare-to-fly/mobility-medical-assistance.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/prepare-to-fly/mobility-medical-assistance.html</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

Losing our VIRGIN-ity, again! | 301

It’s National Apprenticeship Week and what better way to celebrate than with a cheeky bonus episode of Absolute Clarity! We’ve invited four guests into the studio to tell us all about apprenticeships at Clarity and why we’ve invested so much into the future of our people. Joining our host, Kyle Daniels, in the studio today are; Nicky Duffy, National Operations Manager, Neil Wainwright-Farrar, Learning and Development Manager and two Junior Business Travel Consultants in Sydney Howard and Josh Smith, both awards nominated apprentices who have excelled at Clarity over the years. From pay to performance, we go behind the scenes of Clarity’s apprenticeship programme, sharing stories and life lessons aimed at informing the next generation of apprentices. We then debut a new final segment fit for future career planning, you don’t want to miss it! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-mindsDon’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind #NAW2019You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

It’s National Apprenticeship Week and what better way to celebrate than with a cheeky bonus episode of Absolute Clarity! We’ve invited four guests into the studio to tell us all about apprenticeships at Clarity and why we’ve invested so much into the future of our people. Joining our host, Kyle Daniels, in the studio today are; Nicky Duffy, National Operations Manager, Neil Wainwright-Farrar, Learning and Development Manager and two Junior Business Travel Consultants in Sydney Howard and Josh Smith, both awards nominated apprentices who have excelled at Clarity over the years. From pay to performance, we go behind the scenes of Clarity’s apprenticeship programme, sharing stories and life lessons aimed at informing the next generation of apprentices. We then debut a new final segment fit for future career planning, you don’t want to miss it! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind #NAW2019 You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

National Apprenticeship Week 2019

What happens when you combine two travel management companies who couldn’t be more different? How do you integrate staff, systems and cultures to ensure a smooth transition? And why should you use that TMC going forward? We answer all that and more in the season finale of Absolute Clarity season 2! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-mindsOn today’s show, Kyle welcomes a couple of familiar faces into the studio, Clarity CEO Pat McDonagh and Director of Sales and Account Management Paul Casement, to talk about the history of Clarity from the days of Co-op Travel to the Portman Merger. We discuss the importance of culture when growing an award winning business and why technology is playing such a significant part in 2019 and beyond.With the stage set, we then ask the hard-hitting question, why does your business need a TMC? We leave behind the standard answers littering tenders worldwide to get to the true benefit businesses can expect when finding a travel management company to partner with. We then change things up by dropping the first, best and worst travel segment in favour of discovering Pat and Paul’s dream clients. You won’t believe who they pick! Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind  You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey over the past two seasons. Absolute Clarity will be back but, in the meantime, you can always listen to previous episodes in the series or stay tuned for our National Apprenticeship Week bonus episode airing Monday 4th March 2019!

What happens when you combine two travel management companies who couldn’t be more different? How do you integrate staff, systems and cultures to ensure a smooth transition? And why should you use that TMC going forward? We answer all that and more in the season finale of Absolute Clarity season 2! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds</a> On today’s show, Kyle welcomes a couple of familiar faces into the studio, Clarity CEO Pat McDonagh and Director of Sales and Account Management Paul Casement, to talk about the history of Clarity from the days of Co-op Travel to the Portman Merger. We discuss the importance of culture when growing an award winning business and why technology is playing such a significant part in 2019 and beyond. With the stage set, we then ask the hard-hitting question, why does your business need a TMC? We leave behind the standard answers littering tenders worldwide to get to the true benefit businesses can expect when finding a travel management company to partner with. We then change things up by dropping the first, best and worst travel segment in favour of discovering Pat and Paul’s dream clients. You won’t believe who they pick! Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey over the past two seasons. Absolute Clarity will be back but, in the meantime, you can always listen to previous episodes in the series or stay tuned for our National Apprenticeship Week bonus episode airing Monday 4th March 2019!

S2Ep14: Why do you need a TMC?

What do Harry Redknapp, Raheem Sterling and Lancashire County Cricket Club have in common? They’re all featured on the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity!Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-mindsOn today’s show, Kyle welcomes Fraser Thompson, Dionne Bentley and Rob Slawson, Head of Thomas Cook Sport to discuss everyone's second favourite transfer window! Whether booking last minute flights to scout the next big talent, joining a premier league club on their preseason tour of the United States, or another club swooping in on that star transfer target mid flight, there’s never a dull moment for Thomas Cook Sport and Clarity Sports. We go behind the scenes on what it’s like to meet your heroes, why the media often gets it wrong and which sporting stars clean up after themselves! We also hear our guests first, best and worst travel scenarios in our popular final segment.  Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind #ThomasCookSportYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

What do Harry Redknapp, Raheem Sterling and Lancashire County Cricket Club have in common? They’re all featured on the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds</a> On today’s show, Kyle welcomes Fraser Thompson, Dionne Bentley and Rob Slawson, Head of Thomas Cook Sport to discuss everyone's second favourite transfer window! Whether booking last minute flights to scout the next big talent, joining a premier league club on their preseason tour of the United States, or another club swooping in on that star transfer target mid flight, there’s never a dull moment for Thomas Cook Sport and Clarity Sports. We go behind the scenes on what it’s like to meet your heroes, why the media often gets it wrong and which sporting stars clean up after themselves! We also hear our guests first, best and worst travel scenarios in our popular final segment. Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind #ThomasCookSport You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

S2Ep13: Behind the scenes of the January transfer window

What do the Queen, Ed Sheeran and finding Nemo have in common? They’re all featured on the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-mindsOn today’s show, Kyle welcomes Paul Casement, Claire Conboy and Steve Rowe to the studio to give us the lowdown on Clarity Events. Whether they’re planning a conference for 3,000, ensuring one of Britain’s favourite bands are silky smooth before a performance or putting on a festival worthy of the queen, our guests are experts in making sure the show goes on. We get a behind the scenes look at the rollercoaster world of event planning and why you shouldn’t judge a popstar by their appearance! We also bring back the popular first, best and worst travel segment to discover whose nickname is Nemo, why electrics and water don’t mix and the dangers of watching football in Russia! You don’t want to miss this! Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind #ClarityEventsYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

What do the Queen, Ed Sheeran and finding Nemo have in common? They’re all featured on the latest episode of the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds</a> On today’s show, Kyle welcomes Paul Casement, Claire Conboy and Steve Rowe to the studio to give us the lowdown on Clarity Events. Whether they’re planning a conference for 3,000, ensuring one of Britain’s favourite bands are silky smooth before a performance or putting on a festival worthy of the queen, our guests are experts in making sure the show goes on. We get a behind the scenes look at the rollercoaster world of event planning and why you shouldn’t judge a popstar by their appearance! We also bring back the popular first, best and worst travel segment to discover whose nickname is Nemo, why electrics and water don’t mix and the dangers of watching football in Russia! You don’t want to miss this! Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind #ClarityEvents You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

S2Ep12: If your names not down, you're not coming in!

What do Brexit, NDC and Northern Rail have in common? They’re all things that will change the travel landscape in 2019. Welcome to episode 11 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts!Today’s show is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-mindsWe’re back! After a holiday hiatus, Kyle is joined in the studio by a trio of Clarity directors including CEO Pat McDonagh, Commercial Director Sue Chapman and Operations Director Steve Riley to discuss the hot travel topics of 2019. From the fallout of Brexit to the emergence of NDC adoption, the travel landscape will be forever changed in 2019, but will it be for the better? Our guests give their opinion on the biggest stories and how Clarity are adapting to the changes with a plethora of new products aimed at improving the customer experience. We then find out what changes our guests are most looking forward to in 2019. Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMindYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comPlease like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

What do Brexit, NDC and Northern Rail have in common? They’re all things that will change the travel landscape in 2019. Welcome to episode 11 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts! Today’s show is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds</a> We’re back! After a holiday hiatus, Kyle is joined in the studio by a trio of Clarity directors including CEO Pat McDonagh, Commercial Director Sue Chapman and Operations Director Steve Riley to discuss the hot travel topics of 2019. From the fallout of Brexit to the emergence of NDC adoption, the travel landscape will be forever changed in 2019, but will it be for the better? Our guests give their opinion on the biggest stories and how Clarity are adapting to the changes with a plethora of new products aimed at improving the customer experience. We then find out what changes our guests are most looking forward to in 2019. Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com Please like, share, rate and subscribe to us using your podcast player of choice.

S2Ep11: What's coming in 2019?

Welcome to episode 10 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts!Today’s show is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-mindsIt's the final episode of 2018 and we wanted to do something special! Instead, we invited Clarity's CEO Pat McDonagh, personal trainer and former Emirates cabin crew member, Ben Westhead, and National Operations Manager at Clarity, Nicky Duffy on to the show to make Kyle feel bad by talking about health and fitness! From running in Hyde Park to breaking sinks doing press ups in a hotel room, today's guests discuss their top tips for staying fit and healthy while travelling. We also get the inside track and the best way to butter up cabin crews for a cheeky upgrade and why you shouldn't try and get one over on an air steward! We then find out the final first, best and worst travel scenarios for 2018 from Nicky and Ben. Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMindYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.comFrom all of us here at Absolute Clarity, we hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy new year and we'll see you in January 2019!

Welcome to episode 10 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts! Today’s show is brought to you by our Hearts and Minds manifesto, download your copy today - <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com/hearts-and-minds</a> It's the final episode of 2018 and we wanted to do something special! Instead, we invited Clarity's CEO Pat McDonagh, personal trainer and former Emirates cabin crew member, Ben Westhead, and National Operations Manager at Clarity, Nicky Duffy on to the show to make Kyle feel bad by talking about health and fitness! From running in Hyde Park to breaking sinks doing press ups in a hotel room, today's guests discuss their top tips for staying fit and healthy while travelling. We also get the inside track and the best way to butter up cabin crews for a cheeky upgrade and why you shouldn't try and get one over on an air steward! We then find out the final first, best and worst travel scenarios for 2018 from Nicky and Ben. Don’t forget you can join the conversation on Twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com From all of us here at Absolute Clarity, we hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy new year and we'll see you in January 2019!

S2Ep10: The fitness episode

Welcome to episode 6 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts!In this episode, we welcome the head of key accounts at Travelodge, Sophie Lemm, into the studio to give us the inside track on Travelodge and why they are adapting their offering to business travellers. We discuss their plans for further growth with a number of new locations on the horizon and why your feedback is so important to them. We also discover the strangest things people have left behind during their stay and the random requests hotel staff are asked on a daily basis, before we find out Sophie's first, best and worst travel scenarios. For more information about Travelodge please visit https://www.travelodge.co.uk or find them across most social media platforms. Don’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMindYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

Welcome to episode 6 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts! In this episode, we welcome the head of key accounts at Travelodge, Sophie Lemm, into the studio to give us the inside track on Travelodge and why they are adapting their offering to business travellers. We discuss their plans for further growth with a number of new locations on the horizon and why your feedback is so important to them. We also discover the strangest things people have left behind during their stay and the random requests hotel staff are asked on a daily basis, before we find out Sophie's first, best and worst travel scenarios. For more information about Travelodge please visit <a href="https://www.travelodge.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.travelodge.co.uk</a> or find them across most social media platforms. Don’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

S2Ep6: That's Travelogical!

Welcome to episode 5 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one business travel podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts!In this episode, we welcome Clarity account managers, Fraser Thomson and Matt Carter, into the studio to discuss how they maintain a good work / life balance while living life on the road. From missing your children's first steps to keeping motivated while working from home, we get the inside story on what it means to be a great account manager from some of the best Clarity have to offer. We also discover our guests first, best and worst travel scenarios, in our popular final segment!For more information about Clarity please visit www.claritybusinesstravel.comDon’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMindYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

Welcome to episode 5 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one business travel podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts! In this episode, we welcome Clarity account managers, Fraser Thomson and Matt Carter, into the studio to discuss how they maintain a good work / life balance while living life on the road. From missing your children's first steps to keeping motivated while working from home, we get the inside story on what it means to be a great account manager from some of the best Clarity have to offer. We also discover our guests first, best and worst travel scenarios, in our popular final segment! For more information about Clarity please visit <a href="http://www.claritybusinesstravel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.claritybusinesstravel.com</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

S2Ep5: Life on the road: Balancing personal and business

Welcome to episode 4 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one business travel podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts!In this episode, we welcome: Julia Fidler - Global Employee Experience Lead at MS Travel, Paul Casement - Sales and Account Director at Clarity and Louise Kilgannon - a consultant with award winning travel consultancy firm, Festive Road, to discuss employee engagement. What makes an employee engage with their business? Will too many questions put them off? Will too few give you the information you need to better their experience? From travel persona's to encouraging honest feedback and embracing social media, join our guests as they get under the skin of employee engagement to determine how businesses can encourage open dialogue and get the most out of their relationships. We also discover our guests first, best and worst travel scenarios, in our popular final segment! For more information about Festive Road please visit http://www.festive-road.com For more information about Microsoft please visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/Don’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMindYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

Welcome to episode 4 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one business travel podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts! In this episode, we welcome: Julia Fidler - Global Employee Experience Lead at MS Travel, Paul Casement - Sales and Account Director at Clarity and Louise Kilgannon - a consultant with award winning travel consultancy firm, Festive Road, to discuss employee engagement. What makes an employee engage with their business? Will too many questions put them off? Will too few give you the information you need to better their experience? From travel persona's to encouraging honest feedback and embracing social media, join our guests as they get under the skin of employee engagement to determine how businesses can encourage open dialogue and get the most out of their relationships. We also discover our guests first, best and worst travel scenarios, in our popular final segment! For more information about Festive Road please visit <a href="http://www.festive-road.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.festive-road.com</a> For more information about Microsoft please visit <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

Engaging your employees with Microsoft

Welcome to episode 3 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one business travel podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts! In this episode, we welcome Rami El Dahshan and Mark Croucher from Virgin Atlantic to wax lyrical about all things Virgin! From their exceptional levels of customer service to their desire to partner with small independent businesses, we go behind the scenes to truly understand what makes them tick. We also get the inside information on their relationship with Delta and the recent Air France - KLM deal, before we discover Rami and Mark's first, best and worst travel scenarios! You won't want to miss this!For more information about Virgin Atlantic please visit https://www.virginatlantic.comDon’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMindYou can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

Welcome to episode 3 of Absolute Clarity season 2! The number one business travel podcast brought to you by Clarity, the business travel experts! In this episode, we welcome Rami El Dahshan and Mark Croucher from Virgin Atlantic to wax lyrical about all things Virgin! From their exceptional levels of customer service to their desire to partner with small independent businesses, we go behind the scenes to truly understand what makes them tick. We also get the inside information on their relationship with Delta and the recent Air France - KLM deal, before we discover Rami and Mark's first, best and worst travel scenarios! You won't want to miss this! For more information about Virgin Atlantic please visit <a href="https://www.virginatlantic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.virginatlantic.com</a> Don’t forget you can join the conversation on twitter by following @Clarity_BT and using the hashtags #AbsoluteClarity #HeartsMind You can also email your comments, questions and concerns to podcast@claritybt.com

S2Ep3: The one with Virgin Atlantic

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