Avocet Travel Management, an independent TMC, has joined Tzell UK, part of Travel Leaders UK.
The Surrey-based firm, which has an annual turnover of £3 million, has clients from across a number of industry sectors, including financial, manufacturing and logistics.
Neil Mewes (pictured), founder and managing director of Avocet Travel Management, says joining Tzell – which provides agents and agencies with technology, IATA bonding, accounting functions and other services – will allow him to focus on growing the business in two key areas.
“First of all, a number of new contractors will join our business, bringing their business travel clients under the Avocet business umbrella,” said Mewes.
“We then collectively benefit from working under the Tzell umbrella, which means our customers have access to the best airfares and hotel rates while receiving a specialised, personal service from the team.”
In March it was announced that Tzell UK and Protravel, which are both owned by US-based Travel Leaders Group, would operate as Travel Leaders UK, though each has retained its brand identity.
Barry Whittaker, executive director of business development and acquisitions for Travel Leaders UK, said: “Neil understands the tangible benefits and support Avocet will derive the Travel Leaders UK family means he can stay totally focused on growing his business and making sure his team is providing the best possible service to customers.”
As part of Avocet’s expansion strategy it will also provide meetings and events services to its corporate clients.
Tzell UK and Protravel were both named in the top 50 travel management companies in the UK.