Making business trips more sustainable
Topics such as sustainability and virtual meetings are playing an increasingly important role in business travel. In order to better understand the needs of companies, bta first travel conducted a sustainability survey of 50 companies, from national SMEs to large multinational corporations, from various industries on the subject of business travel.
This link leads to the detailed report in the latest SME magazine (text in German)..
Entry Great Britain – new regulations
From 2 April 2025, European and Swiss travellers will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. Swiss nationals planning to enter the country after 2 April can apply for their ETA from 5 March 2025. The obligation also applies to children and babies. The cost is expected to be 10 British pounds (11 francs).
The ETA can be purchased on the government website or via an app.
The processing time is normally three days and the authorisation is sent by email. The ETA is valid for two years and can be used for multiple trips to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
We will be happy to assist you with the ETA authorisation.
Workation – travelling with the camper
Trendy, exciting, motivating, attractive. These are just some of the adjectives that describe workation.
Who hasn't dreamed of combining work and holidays? Our employee Moya Eigenmann made her dream come true and combined work with leisure on her trip to Spain & Portugal and came back delighted.
What about you? Is workation also an issue for you?
We know the ideal accommodation by the sea or in the mountains and will be happy to help you with your plans.
Atriis - Your personal online booking tool - at bta first travel
We are pleased to introduce you to an exciting new product: Atriis - your personal online booking tool designed specifically for the needs of business travellers!
What is Atriis?
Atriis offers a user-friendly platform that allows you to plan and book your business trips efficiently. With just a few clicks you can select and manage flights, hotels, car hire, transfers and rail - all in one place.
Why Atriis?
- Intuitive user interface: Atriis has been developed with a focus on ease of use and price diversity, so you can find the best options quickly and easily.
- Real-time prices: Benefit from up-to-date prices and availability to secure the best deals for your travels.
- NDC Airfares: Atriis uses the latest NDC (New Distribution Capability) technologies to give you access to a wide range of airfares and options. So you always find the best prices and customised offers.
- Pre-payment for hotels: Avoid credit card charges and optimise your travel management by being able to pay for hotels in advance. This makes your travel costs more transparent.
- Mobile app: With the practical mobile app, you can book and manage your trips anytime and anywhere. This means you always have access to your travel data and can react quickly to changes.
- Customer service: Sales & Account Management team in Glattbrugg will be happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have.