If you’re an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Virtual Assistant – or hold a similar role – chances are you already know about the PA Show. Taking place at Excel London on 25-26 February, this annual event attracts thousands of assistants from across the globe. It’s the place to be for learning, networking, discovering new suppliers, building valuable partnerships and finding a new travel management company.
In just one day, you can connect with suppliers covering everything from corporate gifting and venues to event planning, travel, and entertainment. You’ll return to the office with an arsenal of new contacts and partnerships designed to drive success – and make your working life that little bit easier.
Why the PA Show is perfect for travel bookers
If booking travel forms part of your role – whether for yourself, your team, or your executive – the PA Show is an excellent opportunity to explore the support available. Perhaps you already work with a Travel Management Company (TMC), or maybe you manage all travel in-house. Either way, this is the ideal setting to review your options and see what else is out there.
Not all TMCs are the same, and not every solution will suit your organisation. Going into conversations with a clear idea of your requirements can make all the difference. It’s worth considering:
- How many people travel within your organisation?
- How frequently do they travel?
- What are your most common destinations?
- Is travel mainly domestic (rail and air) or international?
- What class of travel is typically booked? (Economy, premium, business, first)
- What additional services do you require? (Chauffeurs, parking, airport lounges, etc.)
Being prepared helps you quickly assess whether a TMC is the right fit for your business. For example, high-volume, straightforward domestic travel may suit a self-serve, tech-led solution. In contrast, complex international or long-haul travel often benefits from a high-touch, agent-led approach.
Think about your travel and business goals
It’s also important to think about why you’re reviewing your travel arrangements. Are you looking to gain better control of your travel budget? Is your business growing and in need of additional booking support? Or do your travellers visit high-risk destinations where duty of care and due diligence are critical?
At MIDAS Travel, we pride ourselves on giving honest, practical advice about your travel programme. We focus on recommending the right solution to suit your needs – not one-size-fits-all. Many of our clients have been with us since day one – 26 years ago – with partnerships that have evolved as their businesses have grown. Client fit is very important to us.
If you book travel as part of your role, we’d love to chat. You’ll find us exhibiting at Stand B40P, where our team will be on hand across both days to answer your questions and talk through your travel challenges.
We look forward to seeing you at the PA Show
USEFUL LINKS
- Premium business travel delivered by experts – MIDAS Travel Website
- The best PA uses a Travel Management Company – MIDAS Travel Blog
- Register Here – The PA Show
