Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Absolute Travel Management launches in the UK, empowering SMEs with advanced tools, omnichannel support, and expert leadership led by industry veteran James Diaz. A newly established UK-based travel management company, designed to cater to the SME sector, has officially commenced operations. Absolute Travel Management, founded and led by CEO James Diaz—former UK head of Travel Planet—is the driving force behind this venture.
Equipped with multi-GDS compatibility and a booking tool-agnostic approach, the company is launching with Atriis and Mesh as its initial platforms. Notably, it serves as the UK launch TMC for Mesh. Clients can access their services through omnichannel communication options, including phone, email, live chat, and WhatsApp, while all ticket fulfilment is handled internally.
Headquartered in London, the company has partnered with Global Travel Collection, a division of Internova Group, to leverage an extensive network of industry partners and certifications. In late 2024, the business successfully closed an oversubscribed seed funding round, supported by OpsTalent, a leader in customer experience solutions. James Diaz, who brings significant expertise from his tenure at American Express Global Business Travel, is joined by head of services Mark Firth and operational director Emma Mawson.
While the company has not disclosed any client names, it hinted at upcoming partnerships and announcements poised to expand its reach in the .