Applehouse Travel is an independent UK-based corporate travel management company, combining the agility and personalised service of a boutique TMC with the buying power and global supplier relationships of the Southall Travel Group, established in 1984. Since launching in 2008, Applehouse has built a strong reputation for delivering flexible, value-driven corporate travel solutions with a highly personalised approach.
Specialising in SME and mid-market travel programmes, Applehouse offers dedicated account management, 24/7 in-house support and access to comprehensive air, hotel and rail content via GDS, NDC and low-cost carrier platforms.
Part of a wider travel group employing over 1,000 staff globally, Applehouse combines scale, technology and strong supplier partnerships to deliver competitive pricing alongside a high-touch service model. Clients benefit from flexible online and offline booking solutions, detailed reporting and a proactive approach focused on maximising value and programme adoption.
KEY STATS – Annual sales up 6% year on year to £35 million, offices in Mayfair, Southall and India
NETWORKS, CONSORTIUM & ASSOCIATIONS – ITM and GBTA
NUMBER OF TRANSACTIONS IN 2024 – 59,500 (Air 80%, Hotel 12%, Rail 5% Car 2%, MICE 1%, Other 2%)
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY – Investing in proprietary technology and API-led integrations, supported by strategic third-party partnerships
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS – Amadeus, Evolvi, Vibe and Kyte
MAIN INDUSTRY SECTORS – Education, Engineering, PE, Consultancy, Financial and professional services, Information technology, Manufacturing, Media and entertainment, Music and film, Oil and gas, Property
KEY STAFF – Jaymin Borkhatria, Chief Commercial Officer, Greg Singh, Head of Operations, Simon Bennett, Head of Corporate
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR – Achieved ISO 27001 accreditation and further strengthened our governance framework with the appointment of a full-time Compliance Officer. Expanded our NDC capability significantly, growing our portfolio to more than 20 airline partners, including British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France/KLM. In parallel, Applehouse launched a new Online Booking Tool in partnership with Vibe alongside a completely redesigned website, delivering a more intuitive, customer-focused platform to support future growth.
