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CORPORATE GROUPS and EVENTS - An Introduction: |
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American Express Corporate Groups and Events (CG&E) has, since 1974, played an intricate part in the development of Group Travel strategy and T&E management for many of our Customers.
The focus is to provide corporate customers with a range of products, process savings and services that guarantee time and cost savings in line with effective budget controls via optional card services, such as the Corporate Meeting Card.
The position American Express enjoys as the world’s largest travel management company enables CG&E to enjoy unique relationships with global suppliers. The ongoing relationships with airlines, hotels, conference centres and ground support agencies not only increases an effective position of negotiation, but also a wealth of experience in air travel and destination choice.
Holding the accreditations listed below Corporate Groups and Events is well placed to provide the corporate world with a global and comprehensive group travel solution.
A.B.T.A. - The Association of British Travel Agents Ltd
I.A.T.A. - International Air Transport Association
A.T.O.L. - Air Travel Organisers' Licence
For details on how to contact us, click here
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CONFERENCE and MEETINGS (Tel: 01245 429 334) |
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Corporate Groups & Events offers a complete global Event management service including:
- Direct client liaison
- Requirement analysis
- Destination and venue research
- Ground service liaison
- Design and co-ordination of activities and tours
- Complete on-site management
- Financial control via American Express card products and services
These services are aimed at providing a total event management package to fit around your meeting and conference requirements, from syndicate room to major conference production. Your dedicated account executive, supported by our research and air travel team, is able to co-ordinate a planned, structured and successful event, designed specifically to fulfil your stated aims.
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GROUP AIR TRAVEL (Tel: 01245 429 333) |
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Our Group Air Team are amongst the most experienced and professional in the industry, backed by IATA and ATOL membership. Our aim is to maximise your budgets via effective route analysis and fare negotiation.
Successfully moving thousands of passengers per year around the globe, we are regularly achieving savings in excess of 40% for our corporate clients based on published fares, this is a service essential to any company wishing to maximise T&E budgets.
Features of this service include:
- Full industry accreditation
- Group ticketing in house
- Dedicated flight team
- Established relationships with airlines globally
- Aircraft charter
- Destination ground arrangements
- Airport meet and greet facilities
- Operations and research support
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INCENTIVES and EVENTS (Tel: 01245 429 334) |
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Whether an incentive, reward or recognition, we can tailor an event to meet your specific requirements. From creative concepts to on-site incentive management, Corporate Groups & Events will deliver the ultimate experience.
Optimising timelines and budgets combined with extensive research and destination experience, the production of incentive programmes are guaranteed to fulfil your greatest ambitions for your incentive travel objectives.
Let our experience and expertise guide you to make the right choice and selection of destination.
Features of this service include:
- Full industry accreditation
- Experience and knowledge of destinations globally
- Specialised in house teams: Flights, Research and Operations
- Creative and innovative tours and activities
- Clear and illustrated proposals
- On-site management and co-ordination
- Ground arrangement services
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TEAM BUILDING and ACTIVITIES (Tel: 01245 328 008) |
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There is no better way to bring your people together than sharing the challenge of a co-ordinated team-building programme or the excitement of an activity day. It has become an essential part of corporate life to break down barriers and increase communication and awareness within the working environment.
The joint experience of team building encourages otherwise estranged individuals to work together as a unit, discovering strengths and weaknesses and finding your place with ‘The Team’.
Features of this service include:
- Analysis of client requirements and objectives
- Specialised research and operations teams
- Experienced on-site supervision
- A complete range of activities from 'soft' indoor to 'extreme' outdoor programmes.
- Internationally and UK based.
- Pre and post event analysis
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MEETING LINE - VENUE FIND (Tel: 0870 601 4800) |
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A dedicated team based within Corporate Groups & Events provides a complimentary venue find service for meetings and accommodation for 10 or more people.
This central booking service is designed to provide you with a service that is quick and cost effective. Taking advantage of our user friendly service will save you both time and money.
The Meeting Line procedure:
- Contact your Meeting Line representative with an outline of your requirements
- The Meeting Line team will then undertake research to locate at least 3 suitable venues
- Following submission of these venues and your acceptance of one the confirmation process begins
- Meeting Line will then liase with the venue finalising the booking
- The chosen venue will then contact you directly to verify contracts and method of payment
American Express Corporate Groups and Events will welcome any enquiry you may have about any of the services it provides, either in part or in full. Our aim is to offer you an effective service by responding professionally to your meeting enquiry.
We look forward to being of service to you in the future.
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Address:
American Express
Corporate Groups & Events
10-16 Market Square,
South Woodham Ferrers.
ESSEX
CM3 5XA
HOW TO FIND US
By Road (via M25)
Leave the M25 at Junction 29
(signposted A127 Southend).
Continue along the A127 (approx. 14 miles),take the A130 Chelmsford
bound.
Exit at the first junction, signposted to Wickford/South Woodham Ferrers.
Follow the signs to South Woodham Ferrers, then follow the signs into town centre.
The main landmark is ASDA, we recommend you park there.
Face away from ASDA and you will see 3 brick arches to your left,
walk through these to Market Square.
Our offices are opposite the Oakland Hotel and next to "Blu".
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Main Number: 01245 328 008
E-mail: corporategroups@aexp.com
Meeting Line: 0870 601 4800
E-mail: meetingline@aexp.com
Fax: 01245 328 919
By Train
Great Eastern line to [South] Woodham Ferrers.
Trains depart from London Liverpool Street and you may need to change train at Wickford.
Upon arrival it will be best to get a taxi to our office (approx. 8 mins.).
As the trains are less frequent to Woodham Ferrers, you can take
a taxi from Wickford. This takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
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