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Redfern launch integrated booking system
Redfern Travel has launched an integrated booking system, called Trips, which permits accommodation and travel booking on the same page.
Destination searches within the UK will prompt a rail search as well as air options without a separate request being made. Travel requests which are not same day itineraries will prompt an automatic search for hotel options. A package price is then produced in a check-out style.
The package also offers video conferencing search options and expense management, and a live chat facility can connect the booker to a Redfern staff member.
New vehicle purchase framework agreement now live
Giving you access to a wide range of vehicles needed to deliver essential day to day public services, our new vehicle purchase framework agreement offers competitive rates across five Lots:
- Lot 1: Cars including 4x4s
- Lot 2: Light-medium commercial vehicles less than 7.5 tonnes, including mini buses
- Lot 3: Commercial vehicles above 7.5 tonnes
- Lot 4: Motorbikes and scooters
- Lot 5: Buses and coaches
The benefits of this latest framework agreement include:
- Increased scope of vehicles
- Full account of the Clean Vehicle Directive
- Streamlined terms and conditions and sign-up process
- Provision for reduced pricing based on standardised vehicle specification and aggregated volumes
- Opportunity to take part in eAuctions
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Important changes to commission paid to ATOC licensed travel management companies
Please be aware that from April 2011 the level of commission paid by Association of Train Operation Companies (ATOC) to travel agents and travel management companies (TMCs) for rail ticket business will be harmonised at 3% for all suppliers. Additionally, all agents and TMCs will be required to provide a bond or financial cover.
As a consequence, the level of commission you receive directly back from your supplier may be affected.
Please check with your supplier to find out if the rate of commission they return to you will change from April onwards.
Eurostar print at home facility
A print at home facility that gives Eurostar travellers the ability to print their own boarding pass before travel is now available for all bookings made via Travel Management Companies.
This means you can log onto the Eurostar website to print your boarding pass from the comfort of your office or home. Eurostar have created a simple step by step process along with a Q&A to help you which can be found below.
User Guide (FIle size: 577KB)
FAQs (File size: 28KB)