When travelling for work, one thing is common across all industries and employees, no matter where they’re based. We love our coffee and tea. It’s inexpensive, and sometimes simply necessary to get the job done.
Year: 2021
Roomex Launches Workforce Hotel Award
The only award in workforce hospitality, the annual accolade reflects the dedication and commitment of hotels that accommodate the unique needs of workforce travellers.
Coffee Break Chat with Clare Dillon, Financial Controller
Clare Dillon is the Financial Controller at Roomex. Originally from Limerick, Clare moved to Dublin a few years ago and she brings more than just her professional qualifications and experience to the job. As a fully-fledged Triathlon athlete, enthusiasm, endurance and speed of thought and deed are other attributes Clare finds useful in the office.
Coffeebreak chat with Aaron Doherty, Roomex Agile Product Owner
Aaron Doherty is an Agile Product Owner with Roomex. He’s a product manager in both name and nature – even when he’s not on the clock, he’s likely to be reading and thinking about Product Management.
Roomex’s partnership with Minicabit brings safe and affordable service
Workforce travel and expense management solution, Roomex has partnered with minicabit, the UK’s largest cab comparison platform to bring workforce travellers more affordable taxi cab solutions. Garry Moroney, Roomex CEO, commented; Through this partnership with minicabit, our customers now have access to a safe, trusted, and secure way to book cabs around the UK, plus the added benefit of having complete visibility into travel expenses when customers pay with RoomexPay. Companies will have additional control and visibility over this spend category that is often missed.”
Trainline, exclusive discounts, and more flexibility – May’s updates
We’re beginning to feel hints of normality as we make arrangements to see loved ones, shop for a new summer outfit, and plan domestic summer holidays. Just as society and workforce travel begin to ramp up, we’re proud to offer a new partnership with Trainline!
How to travel safely amid COVID-19
Over the course of the last 14 months, we’ve somewhat adjusted to the changes brought about by the pandemic. From strict lockdowns to reopenings, many workforce travellers have needed to continue to travel. As summer approaches, let’s dive into the current state of travelling in Europe, and how to keep safe while you’re on the road. The UK has entered ‘Step 3’ of restrictions meaning: Indoor dining will reopen, and venues will not have to serve a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks, and there will be no curfew. Domestic holidays and travel will now be extended to the rule of 6. Foreign travel will resume from today, following the traffic light system, see below Read the full update from the UK government here. What does this mean for Workforce travel? Accommodation prices are on the rise. With the near full reopening of domestic leisure travel, expect a 26% increase in prices over the next few weeks. Check out our Forward Pricing Report for May with more information on prices based on location. Book flexible rates should restrictions change with little notice. We don’t know how this reopening will go, or how long it will last. If the past year has taught us anything, it’s to hope for the best but expect the worst. Be safe, and book flexible rates. Filter flexible rates in your platform by selecting the ‘Free Cancellation’ filter. If you have a project booking or long term stay reach out to us ASAP. We’ve watched the demand for self-catering properties increase as domestic travel restrictions lift. If you’re booking a long term stay, especially in this type of accommodation this summer, we recommend reaching out to us as soon as possible. Add hotel allowances and virtual expense cards bookings and prepay for your crew’s meals on the road. We’ve expanded RoomexPay’s functionality so you can add hotel meals or prepaid virtual expense cards (that can be used outside the hotel) right within your booking flow, and paid the same way you normally pay for Roomex (on account or on a credit card.) Haven’t travelled in a while, or forgot how to use Roomex? Check out our new Help Centre, or reach out to our team by selecting the blue chat icon in the bottom right of your platform!
Exclusive Discounts, Project Bookings, and booking amendments
As of today, 33 million people across the UK and one in four Irish adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This positive, sweeping vaccine rollout will lead to a dramatic shift in life and travel in particular in the coming weeks and months.
Roomex March platform update – Detailed safety features and more
After 12 months of challenges and changes to everyone’s personal and professional lives, it seems the scale has begun to tip towards normality.
Roomex announce preferred payment partnership – AirPlus International
Roomex has partnered with global payment provider AirPlus International to enhance its range of payment and credit services available to customers.