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7 meeting venue mistakes that can cost organisations thousands

The wrong meeting venue decision can lead to unexpected costs, unhappy delegates, logistical headaches & more. Here are the mistakes that the professionals avoid

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HTS’s people-first culture strengthened with employee wellbeing partnership

HTS's new partnership reinforces its drive to create an environment where people are consistently supported to perform at their best, professionally & personally.

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Hotel & Travel Solutions Account Managers are finalists in 2026 Business Travel People Awards

HTS is a finalist in two categories at the upcoming Business Travel People Awards 2026, recognising team and individual excellence.

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What UK rail refund changes mean for business travellers and bookers – and how HTS is supporting you

UK rail refund rules changed on 1 April 2026, but there has been an important development for business travellers using HTS

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How we make complex event delivery feel simple for our customers

Behind every smooth-running event that 'just gets sorted', there are dozens of moving parts. Here's how we make sure you don't feel any of it.

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How HTS is shaping standards and outcomes in business travel, meetings, and events

HTS is actively shaping the business travel, meetings and events landscape through collaboration, community, and collective leadership.

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What I learned on my Manchester fam trip (three months into the role)

Three months into the industry, Rosie joined a Manchester FAM trip - here's her take on her introduction to how much there is to take in, in the city and her role at HTS.

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Procurement in meetings and travel: Cost control to competitive advantage

Key insights from the International Confex educational session on how procurement in meetings & travel programmes is changing

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What a fam trip is – and why they matter to our clients

Cheryl Bourne explains the venue sourcing industry term, "FAM trip", including what a FAM trip is, why we prioritise them and how they directly benefit our clients.

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Megan Earl named in CN 30UnderThirty – Class of 2026

We're excited to share that Megan Earl, one of our fantastic Account Managers, has been selected for the Conference News 30UnderThirty - Class of 2026.

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Martyn’s Law – Are you ready?

In this Martyn’s Law update, we share what travel and events teams need to know about the forthcoming UK legislation designed to improve safety & preparedness at publicly accessible venues.

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Business rail travel FAQs – tickets, refunds, & more

Clear answers to common business rail travel questions, including ticket types, refunds, delays, strikes and sustainability, with expert support from HTS.

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New hotel openings 2026

2026 is set to see a bumper crop of new hotel openings. Here’s our round-up of the most interesting new hotels opening this year, as well as a few recent arrivals.

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HTS strengthens leadership team with appointment of Nel Flint as Managing Director

Nel's appointment reflects HTS’s continued momentum following a year of strong performance, with major new client wins and investment in its reservations team.

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Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre Ku’damm

Laura recently visited Crowne Plaza® Berlin - City Centre Ku'damm for a site inspection - here's her feedback on why it's worth the visit.

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Hotel & Travel Consultant

We are looking for a Hotel & Travel Consultant to join our team at our head office in .

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