Destination Management Company
A great corporate trip should feel effortless for every traveller, even when the planning behind it is complex.
Harridge Business Travel has been family-run since 1983. We are a one-stop shop for exceptional business travel with over 42 years of service-first experience behind us. Choose us for streamlined business travel itineraries and perfected corporate event logistics.
Plan your next corporate event or business trip with Harridge Business Travel today.
Start Your JourneyDestination Management Services with Harridge Business Travel
Harridge Business Travel is a family-run destination management company that has spent the last four decades supporting businesses with quality travel and event management across the UK and overseas.
We pride ourselves on our unmatched commitment to our clients. Our consultants deliver a personalised service with 24-hour support to create a travel and event brief that works with the way your business actually operates.
We get to know you and your team to better understand the things that matter, like your budget, traveller preferences, and the details of your upcoming itinerary. Armed with our brief, we take care of everything from flights and transfers to sourcing venues and handling on-the-ground changes as and when they happen.
Start your next business trip the right way with Harridge Business Travel.
What is a destination management company and what do they do?
A destination management company takes care of the details that make business travel and corporate events run properly. That means the right venue, the right hotel, the right transport, the right timings and the right support if and when plans change.
Harridge Business Travel looks after everything with a service-first approach. Our consultants handle the practical arrangements behind meetings, conferences, incentive trips and corporate travel programmes, while keeping your travellers, guests and organisers fully supported.
A professional DMC should know how to bring every part of the destination together. That includes supplier coordination, accommodation, transfers, group travel, restaurants, risk advice and on-the-ground assistance. With Harridge, you speak to people who know your business, understand your preferences and take responsibility for the details that matter.
Working with a professional DMC service
A professional DMC service should make corporate travel feel controlled, personal and straightforward. Your organiser should not need to chase separate suppliers or repeat the same details again and again. They should have one experienced team who understands the brief and takes ownership of the arrangements.
| How Harridge Business Travel Supports You | |
| Venues and Meetings | Room sourcing, venue booking and access to strong rates |
| Travel Logistics | Flights, hotels, transfers and multi-sector itineraries |
| Traveller Care | 24-hour support, emergency assistance and travel risk advice |
| Account Management | Reporting, spend reviews and supplier negotiation |
| Sustainability | Carbon offsetting reporting and certified offsetting plans |
Harridge Business Travel destination management service support is personal. You will work alongside two dedicated travel consultants who get to know your travellers and the way your business likes to work. Their years of experience and their knowledge of your preferences help to make sure that plans always run smoothly. Have plans changed? Our 24-hour support line gives you direct access to a team that knows who you are and what matters most.
How we plan and deliver events
Harridge Business Travel takes care of the full event journey. We handle the details surrounding the main event, including travel, hotel locations, transfers, schedules, and onward arrangements, so your team is not left managing each part separately.
Every brief is handled by experienced consultants who know how to keep business travel moving. We provide exceptional and cost-effective support with the same level of personal service that Harridge has been known for since 1983.
What to expect from a full destination management company
A full-service destination management company takes care of the entire journey, not just the booking. Harridge Business Travel manages the details that make business travel and corporate events run smoothly, with personal consultant support, competitive airfares, and clear communication throughout.
Our clients benefit from low fees, price matching on lower UK-departing airfares (subject to availability), traveller tracking, and duty of care support. Harridge Business Travel is also ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accredited, giving your business added confidence in the quality, security and reliability behind every arrangement.
End-to-end support from an experienced destination management company
The right partner should feel like an extension of your team. Harridge Business Travel combines family ownership, experienced consultants and practical systems to support business travel and events with steady attention to detail.
Destination management service with Harridge covers:
- Corporate meetings
- Conferences
- Team events
- Venue sourcing
- Accommodation
- Flights and transfers
- Traveller support
That single managed process helps reduce admin, improve visibility and give travellers a more reliable experience.
Plan your next corporate event with Harridge Business Travel
If your business needs a dependable DMC with personal service and long-standing travel expertise, Harridge Business Travel can help shape the right plan. Contact Harridge Business Travel to discuss your next event, meeting or corporate travel programme.
Frequently asked questions about destination management companies
What exactly is a destination management company?
Our destination management company takes care of the local and travel arrangements surrounding corporate events. We sort everything from group travel to hotels and activities and on-the-ground support for a business travel experience that is unmatched.
How does a DMC service differ from event planning?
Event planning looks only at the main event. Our DMC service covers the wider destination logistics. We manage travel, accommodation, and transport, and deliver on-the-ground risk advice and traveller assistance.
What types of events can Harridge Business Travel organise?
Harridge Business Travel has over 40 years of experience supporting VIP travel and complex business itineraries in the UK and abroad. We can organise your company events, conferences, team-building trips, incentive travel, and more.
How far in advance should I engage a destination management company?
The earlier the better. With a longer timeframe, we can give you better choice across venues, fares, and accommodation. Harridge can help with shorter-notice events where supplier availability allows.
What is typically included in a DMC package?
A DMC package may include:
- Venue sourcing
- Hotel booking
- Flights
- Transfers
- Supplier coordination
- Itinerary planning
- Reporting
- Traveller support
- Travel risk advice
How do DMC services handle logistics and on-the-ground support?
Our DMC services include 24-hour, personalised guidance from a knowledgeable team that understands your business and what matters to you. Changes or disruptions happen, and we have the support available when you need it most.
Can a destination management company work with any budget?
Yes. Harridge Business Travel reviews your brief, budget and priorities before recommending suitable options to you.