Ison Travel Blog

International Women’s Day

Posted on Thursday, 9th March 2023


Helen Cannon, Founder and CEO of ISON Travel, joined the panel on 8th March at a Women in Business event to discuss gender equality in the workplace. Collaboration The event, hosted by the Surrey Chambers of Commerce and the Businesswomen In… Read More

Training and Development Day

Posted on Thursday, 16th February 2023


One month after ISON Travel’s hugely successful Training and Development Event and we have the results back from the questionnaires we sent out to employees – and we’ve had an amazing response! Fantastic Feedback The employee word cloud highlights words such as, “excellent”, “exciting”, “great” and “useful” as well as… Read More

Journeys Magazine

Posted on Thursday, 19th January 2023


The January edition of Journeys Magazine is now live and has lots of ideas and travel inspiration. From luxury destinations to cruises to city breaks, there’s something to suit everyone, whatever your budget. Please contact ISON Travel for assistance with your travel plans and we’ll be happy to help you:… Read More

ISON receives Greengage ECOsmart certification for sustainability

Posted on Tuesday, 17th January 2023


ISON Travel is proud to be awarded the Greengage ECOsmart certification, which recognises organisations that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability within their business and promote a green approach with their clients. Sustainable travel ISON Travel is firmly committed to operating as a travel management… Read More

Ison Travel opens dedicated US office

Posted on Thursday, 17th March 2022


An increasing number of companies are not only recognising the benefits of using a Travel Management Company (TMC); but are demanding their TMC have a local presence. Changes in attitude to risk COVID-19 fundamentally changed the way employers thought about and managed corporate travel.   Helen Cannon, Founder and CEO… Read More

Ring in the New Year changes

Posted on Monday, 10th January 2022


Happy New Year  Before we get on to the latest travel changes, we’d like to take a moment to say Happy New Year to all our readers, clients, suppliers and friends. We hope the holiday season has provided a welcome respite from the challenges of the last 12 months and… Read More

UK testing and red list update

Posted on Monday, 6th December 2021


Pre-departure COVID-19 tests With effect from 4am on Tuesday, 7 December, ALL travellers to the UK who are aged 12 and over must take a pre-departure COVID-19 test within 48hours of travel. This rule applies to everyone, regardless of their vaccination status. Type of pre-departure test accepted Pre-departure tests for… Read More

Changes to UK entry rules

Posted on Sunday, 28th November 2021


Precautions in light of Omicron variant The UK is introducing new, temporary measures to combat the Omicron COVID variant. These changes include: new rules for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UKcompulsory face coverings in shops (excluding hospitality settings) and on public transportall contacts of suspected Omicron cases must self-isolate,… Read More

Scotland allows lateral flow tests for international travellers

Posted on Wednesday, 27th October 2021


Change in Day 2 testing options At the moment, international travellers to Scotland must take a Day 2 PCR test upon arrival. However, with effect from 4am on31 October, people who are fully vaccinated and travelling to Scotland from a non-red list country may choose to take a cheaper lateral… Read More

USA open to fully vaccinated travellers

Posted on Wednesday, 20th October 2021


USA reopens all borders from 8 November  The US Government has announced that it will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travellers, with effect from 8 November 2021. Accepted vaccinations Vaccines accepted by the USA include all FDA approved or authorised vaccines, and WHO Emergency Use listing vaccines. Before you… Read More