bcd travel uk

A family company with a passion for travel

The privately owned bcd group is a market leader in the travel industry. in over 170 locations worldwide, bcd group helps companies make the most of what they spend on business travel., leading the travel industry.

BCD Group was founded in 1975 by John Fentener van Vlissingen and consists of BCD Travel, and its divisions BCD Meetings & Events and Advito.

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Building on the foundation of the past is important; the future is even more exciting. John Fentener van Vlissingen Founder of BCD Group

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Pricing and plan

Complete package, plus extra features for booking and managing business travel.

With BCD Travel Direct Pro , you’re always sure to get excellent service, high-quality tools and an experienced partner at a great price. Our offer is based on a membership fee, plus fee for air or rail booking. Hotel and rental car bookings are always  free of charge .

Go Business, or go Pro

Whether you go for Business or Pro, you’re always sure to get excellent service, high-quality tools and an experienced partner at a great price.

All our plans are based on a membership fee, plus fee for air or rail booking. Hotel and rental car bookings are always free of charge .

Complete package for effective business travel management for everyone in the company.

Complete Business package, plus extra features for booking and managing business travel.

MEMBERSHIP PERKS

Unlimited access to self-service platform

Support and advice from travel experts

Access to most extensive travel inventory

Travel app, including risk alerts and more

Exclusive access to communication platform

BOOK TRAVEL

24/7 real-time booking on self-service platform

Travel expert service

English + local language (email + phone)

MANAGE TRAVEL

Integrated travel policy

Extra options

Trip approval

Notification to approver

Automated process

Travel payment

Credit card

Credit card or virtual

Access to own company fares/rates

Automated refund unused e-tickets

REPORT AND SAVE

Travel reports

Advice/support customer success managers

TRAVELER SAFETY

24/7 emergency service by phone

Interactive traveler care platform

SUSTAINABILITY

CO 2 emission displays for flights

CO 2 emission reports

for BUSINESS

What our customers value most

Our technology and experts.

Easy-to-use tools make booking and managing business travel easier. Support and advice from true business travel experts help you achieve more.

Our extensive travel content

Get the best deals for your business trips with our buying power, our direct connections and partnerships as a global, leading travel company.

Our reliable partnership

Partner with a travel company that has years of experience and a proven track record of helping its customers to be successful in business travel.

Why BCD Travel Direct?

We’re passionate people with a clear mission: to help you travel smart and achieve more.

• IATA certified agency
• Global leader, local expert
• 97% client retention
• PCI compliant
• ISO 9001/14001 certified
• EcoVadis Platinum Level

Can't find what you're looking for?

Contact us ! We’d be happy to talk about the options for your company. If your company is working with a more complex business travel program, check out BCD Travel’s solutions.

Discover career opportunities at BCD Travel

Why bcd travel.

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. Together, we’re making a difference for our clients, partners and people.

Join a company that cares for its people and where all backgrounds, experiences and unique points of view are celebrated. But there’s much more on offer… We listen and execute on great ideas, no matter where those ideas come from or whoever brings them to us. We’re here to help you start your first business travel job, or let you flourish if you’re looking for the next challenge, in your career.

Our commitment to you

We’ll reward your enthusiasm, passion and teamwork with our commitment to:

A flexible, remote, and dynamic workplace

Working from the comfort of home or the office, while focusing on what makes you happy..

People join BCD because we offer a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. And our people stay because we care about their work-life balance. We’ve created a virtual working environment that empower our people to connect and work efficiently around the world. In fact, most of our workforce works remotely. Working for BCD means working from the comfort of home, cozy socks allowed!

Come work from one of our hubs in Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America or North America.

Work From Anywhere

You’ll get the freedom to work remote from a location that suits your lifestyle and allows you to be successful in your job at the same time.

Where would you go to? Travel through Sri Lanka and meet your Sri Lankan colleagues, unwind on Copacabana’s beaches after your remote workday, or rediscover the nostalgic charm of your family’s hometown abroad, the options are endless.

You can work remote in another country (more than 33 to choose from!) for up to 60 days per calendar year, whilst you will remain on your home country’s payroll and continue tax and social security contributions.

Join our team and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of our Work from Anywhere policy.

Don’t take our word for it. Take theirs!

Simone Brownlee

“I’m enjoying working with several amazing teams and learning about a new industry. I love a rewarding challenge, and so far BCD Travel has been exactly that!”

Daniela Garcia

“With flexibility in workplace and even worktime, I can be productive in my own ways.”

Gregory Mannix

Join the journey.

Join us on our journey to be the world's most trusted, innovative and sustainable travel management company. We are always looking for passionate people to join our team.

Careers at BCD Travel

Life at BCD

Hiring process

Expertly Designed Meetings and Events

We make an impact

Successful meetings and events require specialist support

From finding the perfect venue through to every aspect of event planning and delivery, our experts tailor solutions to your exact needs from our extensive in-house specialist portfolio.

We bring people and technology together to deliver specific services such as Venue Sourcing, Accommodation, Delegate Management or Meetings Management right through to fully produced live experiences and incentive travel programmes. Working as trusted partners to our clients, we ensure that our results focused approach always exceeds their expectations and objectives.

We are BCD Meetings & Events and we ready to help you.

Our Services

As a full-service agency, our experienced in-house subject matter experts have the know-how to deliver:

• Venue Sourcing
• Delegate Management Services
• Accommodation Services
• Meetings Strategy
• Meetings Technology
• Brand Experience & Engagement
• Virtual & Hybrid Solutions
• Event Design & Communications
• Production & Content

Brand Experience Agency

Discover The Collective, a specialty offering by BCD Meetings & Events.

Featured Blog Posts:

Featured Case Studies

• Venue Sourcing Preferred partnerships leveraged to generate a £13.8k in savings for a global automotive client
• Delegate Engagement A scientific approach to customizing the delegate experience

Looking for your next adventure?

Our people are our business; it’s their passion and commitment that defines what we do. We’re always looking for new talent, so if you want to challenge yourself, then BCD M&E is a place where you can grow and learn.

Read our gender pay gap report 2022

Read our gender pay gap report 2021

Regional Offices

Derwent House, RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, DE24 8UP

Phone: +44 (0) 203 2387149

Linea, Harvest Crescent, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UZ

Phone: +44 (0) 2077 065757

55 Old Broad Street London EC2M 1GT

MILTON KEYNES

17/18 Shenley Pavilions, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, MK5 6LB

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