Business Details
43 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Business Travel Partner in London
Established in 1983, we are a family-owned business travel agency with 42 years of industry-leading experience. Our dedicated consultants provide personalized travel solutions, combining decades of expertise with a commitment to integrity and service excellence. We offer 24-hour support, ISO-certified processes, and tailored corporate travel management, including event planning, risk assessment, and cost-saving consultancy.Our team of seasoned professionals delivers duty of care, competitive airfares, and innovative technology for seamless trip management. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise client satisfaction through transparent communication, ethical practices, and a work ethic rooted in humility and accountability.
Services
Business Travel Management
Event Management
Account Management
Risk Management
Travel Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have 42 years of dedicated business travel experience
- Our consultants average 15 years industry expertise
- We provide 24-hour emergency travel assistance
- ISO 9001 and 27001 certified quality management systems
- We offer proactive account management with quarterly savings analysis
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 27001
Services
Business Travel Management
We provide comprehensive business travel solutions from single bookings to complex multi-sector itineraries. Our dedicated consultants offer 24/7 support, competitive airfares, and duty of care tracking. With ISO-certified processes, we ensure reliable, cost-effective travel management tailored to corporate needs.
Event Management
Our event management service handles venue bookings for meetings, conferences, and team-building events worldwide. We secure exclusive rates and availabilities while providing logistical support for corporate events of all sizes across international locations.
Account Management
We offer proactive account management analysing travel expenditure to identify savings opportunities. Our quarterly reviews and tailored reports demonstrate cost optimisation, while corporate supplier negotiations enhance value for business clients.
Risk Management
Our risk management service protects employees through travel risk advice and emergency assistance. We provide traveller tracking, duty of care support, and preparation for business operations in emerging markets and unstable environments.
Travel Consultancy
We deliver bespoke travel consultancy services including green travel policies, well-being initiatives, and carbon offsetting reports. Our expert consultants provide strategic travel management solutions tailored to corporate sustainability goals.
People
Darryll Beck Harridge
Founder and Managing Director
Started as Heathrow cleaner, became travel industry leader with 56 years experience. Founded Harridge in 1983 on principles of integrity and service excellence. Still actively involved in daily operations.
Jonathan Harridge
Director
Joined family business in 2006 after commercial law career. Focuses on client relationships and service enhancement. Completes annual marathons for charity while managing corporate travel operations.
Zenna Harridge
Business Development Manager
Brings arts background to corporate travel sector. Specialises in event management and client relations. Combines family business experience with creative approach to business development.
David J. Blackledge
Senior Corporate Consultant
39 years travel industry experience including 12 years at Harridge. Specialises in complex itineraries and client-specific solutions. Combines geographical expertise with personalised service delivery.
Charlotte Emmett
Senior Business Travel Consultant
15 years with Harridge progressing from Rail Consultant to senior role. Expert in complex itinerary planning and fare optimisation. Known for exceptional client service and problem-solving capabilities.
Questions
What business travel services do you offer?
We provide complete business travel management including flights, hotels, transfers, event bookings, risk assessment, and account management with cost-saving analysis.
How many years experience do you have?
We have 42 years industry experience since 1983 with consultants averaging 15 years expertise in corporate travel solutions.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency assistance?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency travel support with consultants available 365 days a year for urgent travel requirements.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 27001 (information security) certifications demonstrating our commitment to service excellence.
How do you help businesses save money?
Through proactive account management, quarterly expenditure analysis, corporate supplier negotiations, and access to exclusive travel rates unavailable to the general public.
What areas do you cover?
We operate globally, supporting business travel requirements across all UK locations and international destinations with local market expertise.
