The 2005/06 Barclaycard Business Travel Survey shows that nearly half (47%) of companies with less than 25 employees do not have a company policy on business travel. A travel policy does not have to be complex and if you do not have one, your dedicated corporate consultant will help you define and create one. Applying a few a simple rules will bring visible benefits in terms of cost reduction, control, management and traveller information. Further travel management benefits are:

• Substantial cost savings.
• Exclusive negotiated and corporate rates- Negotiated on your behalf.
• Creative fares- fully research all fares options available to you.
• One stop agent for all travel services.
• Store and manage traveller profiles.
• Substantially cost effective for ETS to make arrangements than your staff thus allowing your personnel to focus on your core business activity.
• Corporate duty of care - Staff tracking and analysis.
• Minimum of 10 years expertise & knowledge to plan the best & most convenient itinerary options
• Speed and efficiency- ETS staff is able to respond within 15 minutes to any fare requests.
• Ultimate flexibility- ETS are able to hold & change flights without any commitment while plans are confirmed.
• 24 Hour worldwide emergency assistance.
• Range of payment solutions: Company credit card account- invoice and payment, Air plus company credit card accounts (Lodged card payment scheme specifically for business travel), or company/ personal credit cards.

ETS DUTY OF CARE Duty of care is the latest buzz phrase circulating in boardrooms and HR departments as companies shoulder more responsibility for the welfare of their travelling employees. The reality is that it's not just a 'buzz', but a real issue, even for small business, but having a relevant travel policy and employing a TMC will help demonstrate your awareness and a responsible approach.

TRAVEL SERVICES ETS Travel Experts are a one stop agent and offer a complete range of travel services from all leading suppliers.

FLIGHTS: We use Galileo, one of the main worldwide airline distribution systems to access availability from 280 airlines. Through Advantage, we have access to literally millions of specially negotiated and exclusive contract fares which mean we can offer our clients extensive savings on published fares from over 60 low cost and no frills websites.

HOTELS AND CAR RENTAL: Through a variety of channels we work with all major car rental companies and have access to over 170,000 hotels (Both independent and chains), to deliver to our customers corporate rate programmes and in many cases rate guarantees.

ETS COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES

• Air Travel- Scheduled and No-Frills- Discounted economy, business & First Class- Executive aircraft charter
• Hotels
• Car Rental
• Eurostar, UK and International rail
• Foreign Currency
• Airport transfers & car parking
• Business travel insurance
• Visa Applications
• Chauffeured cars
• Travel policy management and consultancy
• Dedicated leisure division for staff holidays www.luxuryhotelsoftheworld.co.uk

ETS UNRIVALLED QUALITY AND SERVICE

The ETS philosophy is that dedicated personalised service is of paramount importance and a categorical imperative to deliver the most efficient service. Our priority is always the client and you are always our focus. From inception to completion every booking is quality assured and checked by travel experts to guarantee the best possible results. Our use of technology, staff expertise and attention to detail, alongside diligent business processes, all contribute towards a service proposition our valued clients can rely upon.