In the fast-paced world of C-level business travel, finding moments of tranquility and rejuvenation can seem like a distant luxury. At Blue Cube Travel, we understand the demands placed on our executive travellers. That's why we're dedicated to not only facilitating their travel arrangements but also enhancing every aspect of their business trip. Tailored Recommendations: Our experienced team work closely with each of our executive travellers to understand their preferences and priorities. From recommending the most comfortable seating options to arranging for special in-flight amenit ..read more

In the fast-paced world of business, where every interaction counts and every detail matters, finding a travel management partner you can trust is a vital asset. At Blue Cube Travel, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service that goes beyond our clients expectations. But don't just take our word for it; in this blog you will hear the voices of those who matter most - our clients. MEET JAYNE One of the invaluable members of our team who personifies our commitment to excellence is Jayne, who has a keen eye for detail and an unwavering dedication to her clients. She ensures that ever ..read more

Introduction The role of an Executive Assistant (EA) involves more than just managing schedules; it's about orchestrating complex business travel itineraries that span continents, from a straightforward London to Dubai; or with potentially more stops in either Africa, The Far East, Australia, or South and North America. The challenges are intensified when these plans are subject to last-minute changes. This blog outlines an extract from The Executive Assistant Travel Playbook which is the ultimate guide to mastering the art of flawless business travel itineraries, offering insights, quick tips ..read more

Overcoming Challenges for a Safe and Secure Business Trip Senior executives are frequent travellers and have unique requirements and expectations when it comes to their business trips. They are often high-profile individuals, representing their organisations and carrying critical responsibilities. They may be targets for theft, harassment, or even corporate espionage. Ensuring robust privacy and security measures, such as private airport lounges, secure transportation, and discreet handling of personal data, is essential. Protection of Sensitive Information C-Level executives typically have ac ..read more

Navigating the Corporate World: A CHRO's Travel Stories with Her Trusted TMC In the fast-paced world of business, few roles demand as much versatility and adaptability as that of a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), working for Inchcape, a multinational automotive distribution, retail and services company headquartered in London. Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with their exceptional CHRO, Helen Cunningham who not only oversees her company's HR strategies but also brings a combination of deep functional expertise and strong operational leadership to her role. Join us as we d ..read more

West Thames College and many other colleges around the UK are looking for input from business travel companies and organisations to ensure that business travel professions appear within the syllabus and that the courses meet the ever-changing demands of the industry. Since 2019, Blue Cube Travel has been working closely with West Thames College, offering placements to students in reservations roles but also in marketing, finance and IT. Many have now joined our company on a permanent basis. Blue Cube Travel is now helping the college develop the curriculum further for a new suite of qualifica ..read more

Frequent business travel poses unique challenges for C-Level executives, particularly in maintaining a healthy work life balance. These challenges can have significant implications on their mental and physical health, as well as their ability to perform effectively in their roles. Here are some specific work life balance challenges they face: Time Constraints and Disrupted Routine Travelling frequently disrupts daily routines, making it difficult for executives to engage in regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and quality sleep. Having to also work to tight schedules, leaves limited person ..read more

Riccardo Squitieri heads up the Operations Team for Q8 Aviation. Q8 is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum International, the international arm of state-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. The KPC Group manages all of Kuwait’s oil interests and is one of the world’s leading oil producers with the 6th largest global oil reserves. Riccardo's role involves visiting a lot of international airports, as well as attending regular board meetings around Europe. He shares his seasoned business traveller tips from his many years of travelling across the globe. Q.1 Can you describe what your company does? Q ..read more

A Case Study on taking Corporate Travel Management to the next level Blue Cube Travel specialises in providing exceptional corporate travel management services tailored specifically for high net worth clients and individuals. This case study highlights the unique travel requirements and high expectations of one of our typical clients, who need a service that is flexible, adaptable and highly personalised.   We have included some key statistics that help to demonstrate the significance and impact of the services provided:   Client Sector Statistics HNWI: According to recent ..read more

Europe Leading the Way In the first in this series, we explore a few of the evolving trends in travel management, focusing on sustainability, hybrid working, blended business travel options, and multi-modal forms of transport. As we progress through the series we will delve deeper into each topic so that companies can gain insight into how to stay competitive and embrace the evolving needs of their employees, as it relates to the overall corporate travel management programme. Sustainable Travel Takes Centre Stage Creating a more sustainable travel programme is increasingly important to busines ..read more