Beyond Business Travel has announced plans to double the size of the business by 2030 following its acquisition by global events group The Human Network in November 2024.
As part of the expansion, the travel management company will be recruiting numerous roles, including travel consultants across the UK and Ireland.
Beyond Business Travel, founded 15 years ago by Edel Doherty and based in Belfast and Dublin, wants to grow its geographical footprint and service capabilities across Ireland, including into the US market.
With a current turnover of £15 million, it manages travel for more than 100 clients in a variety of sectors, including film and television, manufacturing, IT and pharmaceutical.
Shauna Burns will continue in her role as Managing Director of Beyond Business Travel, supported by CEO Steve Banks who joined from Focus Travel Partnership, of which Beyond is a member. Doherty remains in consultancy role.
“Globally the market for corporate travel is valued at around $1.38 trillion in 2023 but is expected to grow to over $2 trillion by 2032,” says Burns.
“So, this partnership brings immense opportunities for our ambitious expansion targets over the next few years. Our aim is to grow by targeting more online bookings from larger companies spending between £500,000 to £3 million annually on corporate travel.
“In a fiercely competitive market with several established big players, we see huge potential for Beyond Business Travel and are confident that we can build upon our current strong foothold in the marketplace.”
The brainchild of Michael Gietzen, CEO of The Human Network, the acquisition was the culmination of a two-year process.
