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The time has come... It's the final episode of Absolute Clarity season five! This episode features an all star Clarity cast, including: - Darren Williams, Head of MI, Data, and Financial Operations - Ruth Nicholls, Head of Online Development, and, - Will Murray, Product Development Manager All influential in the technology that Clarity provides to its clients, the guests look at the tech travel trends slated for 2022, and beyond, and discuss how likely they are to make an appearance. From voice assistance, to biometric authentication, and AI, just what does the future of travel technology look like in a Brighter Future? All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity.

On today's episode of the Absolute Clarity podcast, things are taking a turn for the Brighter! Kyle is joined by Paul Casement and Claire Conboy to talk about the launch of their new Event Management brand, Brighter Events. Discover why Brighter Events are a different breed of event company, with their Don't Do Dull attitude! For more information about Brighter Events, please visit www.brighter.events Today's episode is sponsored by Jurys Inn. For more information about Jury's and their family of brands, please visit www.jurysinn.com

Last episode we asked ‘Is sustainability a buzzword?’. Today, we’re asking our guests whether sustainability is a nice to have or a must-have in 2021 and beyond. Our host, Kyle Daniels, is joined by Andrew Perolls, CEO at Greengage Solutions and Matt Carter, Strategic Account Manager at Clarity to get their take on it. From the steps that your business can take to begin their sustainability journey to the countdown clock that is hanging over us all, we discover how to embrace a sustainable travel future before it’s too late. Today's episode is sponsored by Clarity Studios, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and the Film Club. To be in with the chance of winning cinema tickets and an evening's stay at one of IHG's incredible hotels, make sure you like and follow Clarity Travel and IHG Hotels and Resorts on LinkedIn. To learn more about Greengage Solutions, please visit: www.greengage.solutions/ For more information about Clarity, please visit: www.claritybt.com

Is sustainability a buzzword? Do we only protect the environment when it's convenient, or easy? On today's episode our host, Kyle Daniels, is joined by Nico Nicholas, CEO and Co-Founder of Trees4Travel and Jo Austin, Sales Director of Lime Venue Portfolio - part of the Compass Group UK and Ireland. They discuss how their organisations are making the small changes that will make a big difference to climate change. Today's episode is sponsored by Clarity Studios, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and the Film Club. To be in with the chance of winning cinema tickets and an evening's stay at one of IHG's incredible hotels, make sure you like and follow Clarity Travel and IHG Hotels and Resorts on LinkedIn. To learn more about Trees4Travel and Lime Venue Portfolio, please visit their sites below: www.trees4travel.com www.limevenueportfolio.com www.claritybt.com

To celebrate the launch of The Haircut, the latest feature film from Clarity Studios (not coming to a cinema near you), our host, Kyle Daniels is sitting down with our guests to discuss the small changes that make a BIG difference. Joining us are Clarity's Strategic Account Manager, Trish Williams, and Head of MI & Data, Darren Williams, alongside Head of Clubhouses at Virgin Atlantic, Rami El-Dahshan. The group talk about the return to travel and why they think it could come sooner than most think! We also discover the answers to our recent poll questions, including: - the most significant factor when booking a hotel? - whether companies will be encouraging face to face meetings, and; - if companies have the right tools to save the most money with their data? For more information about Virgin Clubhouses, please use the link below: https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/upper-class-cabin-and-seats/clubhouse-airport-lounge.html Clarity: https://claritybusinesstravel.com/ Twitter: @Clarity_BT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-management Music by: BearStockMusic License Code: 69XR7QHYWP

We're back for season 5! Back in the studio and back with new guests to help us launch Clarity Studio's new feature film, The Haircut(not coming to a cinema near you!) The small cuts make a BIG difference. Kyle Daniels is joined by Clarity's Head of Land Products, Suzanne Barnes, Account Manager, Trish Williams, and Head of Management Information and Data, Darren Williams, to discuss how to save money, without sacrificing quality. Join the discussion as the group determine whether you can really save time and money, or whether one is more likely than the other! All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! For more information about Clarity Studios, please visit www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios

Join us for episode 2 of Providing Clarity, our new webinar series where we interview the stars of the latest feature films from Clarity Studios, NOT coming to a cinema near you. On today's episode, Kyle Daniels sits down with Clarity's Product Development Manager, Will Murray, and the Managing Director of International Location Safety, George Shaw, to discuss travel risk. Join us as we debate the use of the term 'duty of care', discuss whether a risk assessment with stop people travelling, and why people don't see the benefits of fast track services. ILS work globally with International Organisations, supporting them to become more resilient and better able to meet their duty of care responsibilities, even in the most challenging environments. They do this through the provision of key services, including Risk Advisory Services, Training Programmes, and Travel Risk Management. www.locationsafety.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-location-safety @locationsafety #makingsafetysimple Clarity: https://claritybusinesstravel.com/ Twitter: @Clarity_BT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claritybt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarity-travel-management Today's episode is sponsored by sportsbreaks.com Music by: BearStockMusic License Code: 69XR7QHYWP

We're back for season 5! Back in the studio and back with a new guest to help us launch Clarity Studios new feature film, Risk-E Business. Kyle Daniels is back and joined by Clarity's Head of Land Products, Suzanne Barnes as they sit down with Newland Chase's Hannah In-Chan and Ben Sookia to discuss how to travel for business in the EU. From work permits and immigration documents to live sporting events and tours, we get the latest information on the new restrictions for travel within the EU. All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! For more information about Newland Chase, please visit https://newlandchase.com For more information about Clarity Studios, please visit www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios To access the tool that Newland Chase discuss in this episode, please visit: www.claritybusinesstravel.com/business-travel-coronavirus-covid-19/

Welcome to our new webinar series, Providing Clarity, giving you all the latest news and insight from the biggest Clarity Studio releases NOT coming to a cinema near you. Today, our host Kyle Daniels sits down with Steve Riley and Jane Harrington to discuss the big summer blockbuster - The end of travel as we know it. Today's episode is sponsored by sportsbreaks.com For the full experience, please check out the video - https://youtu.be/RZX0NHffjTU

We're back for season 5! Back in the studio and back with a new guest to help us launch Clarity Studios new feature film, The end of travel as we know it. Kyle Daniels is back as host and joined by Clarity CEO, Pat McDonagh, Operations Director, Steve Riley, and our special guest Jo Causon, CEO of the Institute of Customer Service. During this episode, we look back on the last 12 months and how the pandemic has impacted customer service. Are companies making the most of homeworking? What are the biggest challenges being face by customers, and what can businesses do to embrace the end of customer service as we know it? All this and more on the number one travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity! For more information about the Institute of Customer Service, please visit https://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/ For more information about Clarity Studios, please visit www.claritybt.com/clarity-studios

Absolute Clarity is back for a special episode before the launch of season five! On today’s show, Kyle is joined by Director of Sports at Clarity, Rob Slawson, and the Head of Team Travel, Clare McDonnell as they discuss sports travel in lockdown. From the initial lockdown in March 2020, until today, sports travel has been constantly evolving to ensure the safety of all involved, but what does that mean for the ones arranging the travel? Rob and Clare guide us through all the changes, from Covid to Brexit, and give their opinions on what is next for sports travel. All this and more on the original travel management podcast, Absolute Clarity!

On the season finale of the number one travel management podcast, we welcome Sue Chapman as we deep dive into season 4 of Absolute Clarity. From how suppliers have navigated lockdown and furlough to the best ways you can protect your mental health while working from home, this season has featured something for travellers and home workers alike. We then debate the effectiveness of communication from suppliers and the Government, discussing what worked, what didn't, and how it could have been better. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. On today's show, we're joined by Dr. Lucy Rattrie a Psychologist, Wellness & Mind-set Trainer & Executive Coach for Expatriates, Relocations & Business Travel. Dr. Lucy teaches us how to slow down and take the best care of our mental health to ensure that we all get through the coming months in good shape. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. On today's show, we're joined by Chris Orme, Sales Director at Travelodge, as we discuss how they have navigated the recent pandemic and managed to come out on the other side. From balancing the books to looking after some of the most vulnerable in our society, Travelodge has been busy these past few months. This is their story. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. On today's show, we're joined by Anna Doran, Sales and Distribution Director at Avanti West Coast, to talk about how they are instilling confidence in passengers aboard their services. We also talk about what the future holds for train travel and why digital services will shape the way we book our journeys. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. On today's show, we're joined by Oliver Moore, Head of Travel Agency Sales, as he gives us an update on how Enterprise is keeping its customers safe in uncertain times. We then talk about the culture at Enterprise and how employee loyalty can make all the difference. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. On today's show, we're joined by Clive Wratten, Chief Executive of the BTA, to discuss how big of an impact the recent pandemic has had on travel and what they are doing to support the industry going forward. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. From the global pandemic to Brexit, travel has changed for millions, so what happens next for those that still need to travel for work? In this episode, we're joined by Carlos Claro, managing director of CIBT Visas, as he gives us an update on the many changes’ travellers face with the new travel restrictions when it comes to visas. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. In this episode, we're joined by George Shaw, co-founder of International Location Safety to discuss how travel risk has adapted in the wake of the recent pandemic. From a duty of care bolt on to an essential piece of the travel puzzle, risk management has never been more important for travellers. Join us to hear how the Government has failed business travel and what they can do to instil confidence for the future. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com

Thank you for joining us on this remote season of Absolute Clarity, the number one travel management podcast brought to you by Clarity, your business travel experts. In this episode, we're joined by Mark Plowright to discuss how LNER has been impacted by the recent pandemic and how they are adapting to the new normal for business travel and beyond. As always, you can get involved in the show by tweeting @Clarity_BT and using the hashtag #AbsoluteClarity or emailing us via podcast@claritybt.com. For more information on Clarity, please visit www.claritybt.com