About Us

Established in 1987, Strand Travel has many years experience in the travel business. Over time we have grown to be one of the most successful independent operators in the travel market; providing a professional, efficient and cost-effective, personal service.

Our success is built on providing a service that goes beyond just travel booking. We work closely with our business customers to ensure that you get maximum value from your travel and entertainment budget.

Experienced Professionals

Highly trained travel professionals, all of our staff have access to the latest technology and systems to service your needs. From booking travel on your behalf, to developing your corporate travel policy and providing comprehensive management reports, we at Strand Travel work closely with you. Learn more about our services.

Specialists in Business Travel

As specialists in business travel management Strand Travel makes it our job to understand your particular business requirements. We ensure that we find the right facilities at the most convenient location to suit your company’s individual, group or conference travel needs. We can also book additional entertainment and services–from theatres and concerts to executive chauffeur and concierge services.

Whether booking for frequent flyers, regular scheduled meetings or last minute requests we ensure that you get the best for your travel budget. Planning ahead means that we can negotiate discounts on your behalf, without cutting on convenience and practicality.

Competitive Rates

Strand Business Travel Management has merged with Grosvenor Travel Management. Grosvenor were established in 1991 and they possess a proven, high quality, service track record. Turnover in 2008 was £62m and they increased sales by 12%, which made them one of the fastest organically growing business travel agencies in the UK. Significantly, a high proportion of their growth has been driven by client referrals. Together we work with many leading international organisations managing and executing their travel requirements. We focus solely in the client’s needs and the consequent growth that we have achieved has earned us the respect of both our clients and the airlines. We are one of only 12 TMCs in the UK holding “Preferred Agent Status” with British Airways.

This level of relationship has led to practical benefits for our clients in the form of enhanced deal making capabilities, extra upgrade opportunities, priority waitlist clearance, better seat allocations and greater rule waiver capability.

A high status with BA means that the other airlines also want to pro-actively work with us. The result is that we have great relationships with all the other major carriers. From a client perspective, we remain absolutely neutral providing all cost effective options; customers can then choose the airline to use on an informed basis.

All of our business is fully licensed and bonded to provide you with financial protection and confidence.

Talk to our Account Director Paula Elliott-Smale on +44 (0)20 7802 2136 or email us.

Our Team (London Victoria Office 020 7802 2131)

Dominic Joyce Managing Director
Bill Pougher Finance Director
Richard Turpin Sales Director
Paula Elliott-Smale Account Director
Direct Dial 020 7802 2136
Susanne Nielebock Business Development Co-ordinator

Accounts (020 7802 2130)

Jo Lucas Finance Manager
Kelly Chambers Finance Supervisor
Stephanie Brown Finance Assistant
Lori Edwards Finance Assistant

Reservations (020 7802 2199)

Kees Vermeulen Team Manager
Christopher Alty Senior Business Travel Consultant
Ana-Rosa Morgado Senior Business Travel Consultant
Damian Sheridan Senior Business Travel Consultant

What Our Clients Say

“Efficient and understanding. Without Strand, I’d be stranded—literally!”
Nicole Smallwood, Marie Claire UK

“Fast, efficient service. Friendly, highly-professional approach. Never lets us down.”
Jane Waller, Next Directory

“The quickest and friendliest travel agent around.”
Christiana Clapcich, Select Model Management