1. Call Me Ishmael Travel
24. Cresta Business Travel
Cresta House, Victoria Street, Altrincham, WA14 1ET
crestabusinesstravel.co.uk
Key people:
John Bond Chairman
Phil Kendall Financial director
Denise Fraser Director
Donna Jefferies Operations Manager
Main industry sectors: Manufacturing, sport, health, marine
Other services: Meetings and events, incentive travel, consultancy, VIP services, leisure travel
Type of company: Privately owned
Transactions handled online: 20%
Transactions: Air 32% | Hotel 36% | Rail 15% | Car 11% | MICE 3% | Other 3%
Geographical breakdown of transactions:
UK/Ireland 70% | Short-haul 20% | Long-haul10%
Top destinations:
Short-haul Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Copenhagen
Long-haul Dubai, Mumbai, Dar es Salaam, Colombo, Singapore
Office locations: Altrincham and Southgate
Association and network membership: Advantage Travel Partnership, The BTA, WIN Travel Network
UK full-time equivalent staff: 45
Average length of service: 12 years
Average industry experience: 15 years
GDS: Sabre
Online booking tools: Traveldoo, Navigate Marine
Expense management tools: Traveldoo
Other technology: T50, Conferma Hotel Booker, Trainline
NDC content: Yes via NDC platforms
Biggest innovations in 2020: Assisting with clients' and other companies' travel policies and risk management processes
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