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G-Toolkit… We have developed a powerful and easy-to-use suite of tools, all designed to deliver the best possible service to you and ensure real added value to your organisation. Below is a brief overview of the G-Toolkit’s key features; for more details or to arrange a demo please ask your Account Manager. Powered by GetThere software, G-Connect is our corporate online booking tool. With access to flights, hotels, car hire, rail and ferry, G-Connect provides city information, directions and maps, activities and events in a user friendly, reliable and customizable programme. Supported by OpenBook (Agresso) and Boss, G-Focus is our bespoke management information system, providing intelligent reporting, back office and accounting systems. G-Track, powered by Evolvi, is our corporate online rail system which also incorporates CO2 emission details as well as single and return fare comparisons. Ensuring you know exactly where your travellers are at any point during their itinerary, G-Safe is our Traveller Security & Data Suite. The web based application provides flexible search criteria or point and click map to target travellers, with results available in a summary or detailed view on PDF or Excel. |
 | Golf Leader Tees Off With Giles Travel… We are delighted to welcome Callaway Golf to our growing list of clients. Led by our Sales Director, Richard Priestley, we were successful in winning Callaway’s business thanks to our dynamic range of client focused tools, fantastic rates and superior customer service. “It’s all about onwards and upwards!” said Callaway’s Sabina Passauer-Tappin, on the decision to award the business travel contract to Giles Travel. The relationship with Callaway began with the travel management of their recent ‘Race for Dubai’ tournament, which saw our Specialist Airfares Team secure the best possible long haul solutions for Callaway’s European travellers flying to the Middle East. We’ve also been busy getting Callaway around Europe using G-Connect, our online booking system. |
 | Did You Know… Giles Travel is so much more than just a Business Travel Management company. We’re proud to offer a full range of travel related services and consultancy, for both corporations and the individual. World by Design, our leisure division, offer only the finest tailored holiday solutions, from the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts, to private island retreats, air and yacht chartering, spa retreats, safari encounters, cruises, chic city breaks and fine dining experiences. Our complete concierge services ensure that every detail of your holiday is planned in advance, leaving you to relax and simply enjoy the experiences of our design. The Giles Travel Meeting & Events Team work as an extension to our clients’ businesses when it comes to organising group meetings, conferences, incentives and events for their staff. From team building trips in New York to motivational programmes in Capetown, we tailor just the right solution to fulfil your meeting objectives while ensuring every element of the event runs smoothly. |
 | Never Be Stuck Without Your Passport… Powered by our specialist Passport & Visa partners, CIBT, did you know that we can always ensure you have exactly the right visa for your travel and always at a much lower cost than public rates? Led by Melissa, the Visa Team is dedicated to looking after all Giles Travel client accounts and provides an international service with up to the minute global online tracking of all document processes. Contact your Account Manager for more details or you can log in to your specific CIBT account from the ‘Useful Links’ page of the Giles Travel website. Alternatively, keep a note of these contact details:
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 | Movers & Shakers… Huge congratulations and a sincere “well done” to Natalie Oldershaw who is this month promoted to the Giles Travel board of directors, taking the role of Operations Director. This move is in recognition of the fantastic work Natalie does and rewards the dedication and commitment she gives the company. Natalie’s professionalism, experience and attention to detail are a huge asset to us and the value she brings is enjoyed by all our clients. Joining us this month is John Cooper in the new role of Director of Marketing & Communications. John has been working with Giles Travel on a consultancy basis for the last six months and has been responsible for the new look and feel of many of our communication materials, as well as recent marketing campaign strategies. John will be working with the whole team to help develop our brand proposition and enhance the level of service to both new and existing clients. |
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Commercial A380 Takes Flight… Air France will be the first European airline in the world to operate the Airbus A380 on transatlantic flights between Europe and the US. With less than 75 g of Carbon Dioxide produced per passenger kilometre, the A380 is one of the most environmentally-friendly aircraft. Onboard, Air France has designed everything so that passengers enjoy a moment of well-being. For more details and to book your next flight at the best possible rate please contact our Specialist Airfares Team. |
| Watch out for more news and features next month. |
