September 2008

A Warwickshire travel firm has enjoyed a successful year so far against a backdrop of tough trading conditions for the industry.

Seeking out new business opportunities has been pivotal to continuing the success of Travel Management Group (TMG), in Dormer Place, Leamington Spa.

The firm, which employs 60 people and has annual billing of nearly £40 million, has a main focus on business travel but also has other in-house arms, namely TMG Sport, TMG Events and TMG Leisure.

George Dick, director of TMG, said: "These are difficult times for the industry but by ensuring that our existing clients are provided with a first-class service, and by actively seeking new business, we have had a very successful year

"Our like-for-like turnover is 20 per cent up on 12 months ago and we've recently negotiated a major contract with a global construction company. There's no doubting that the economic climate is heavily affecting our industry, but the only way you can combat that is by being proactive."