Managed Travel Group

Our Founders.

Two equal partners. Complementary experience. One shared belief: travel should be managed around people, not booking processes.

Founder | Managed Travel Group

Aseem Saxena

Aseem Saxena began his professional journey in technology and customer service in 2001, entering the travel industry in 2008. His career progressed from frontline consultancy to senior leadership and Chief Operating Officer, with experience across the UK, India and international markets.

With more than 18 years in travel, Aseem brings an operational perspective shaped by corporate travel, luxury experiences, airline distribution and supplier relationships. His focus is on improving how travel is delivered through informed decisions, personal accountability and technology that supports people.

As Founder, he is committed to building specialist travel businesses where service is personal, operations are controlled and every journey is managed with care.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner | Managed Travel Group

Ansh Adlakha

Ansh Adlakha brings 15 years of travel industry experience, combining extensive sector knowledge with a strategic, customer-first approach to business leadership and long-term relationships.

As Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Ansh helps shape Managed Travel Group’s growth, strategic partnerships and client experience. His focus is on developing a trusted travel business where personalised service, industry expertise and dependable solutions create meaningful value for clients.

He believes lasting success comes from transparency, service excellence and strong relationships with clients and industry partners. Together with Aseem, he is committed to building a business that adapts to changing travel needs without losing the human connection at its heart.

Experience that shapes our approach

Between them, Aseem and Ansh bring years of hands-on travel experience and a shared appreciation for the details that matter to clients. Their complementary perspectives across operations, customer service, partnerships and business development help guide a thoughtful, practical approach to managing travel. They remain focused on listening, learning and building lasting relationships.

THE THINKING BEHIND MANAGED TRAVEL

Beyond the booking.
Across the entire journey.

Better decisions begin with understanding who is travelling, why it matters, and what happens next.

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What we believe · Why we built differently

Our Vision.

Different travellers. Different priorities. One intelligent approach to travel management.

No two businesses are alike. Their industries, operating environments, travel patterns, budgets and expectations differ. But the complexity goes deeper: a CEO travelling for a critical board meeting may value flexibility, privacy and speed, while a colleague on a routine assignment may prioritise cost efficiency and policy compliance.

When those very different needs are forced through the same standardised online booking process, the consequences reach far beyond the reservation. Poorly informed decisions, avoidable changes, unnecessary costs, difficult cancellations and refunds, and limited visibility of traveller movements can turn a simple booking into a fragmented management experience.

We believe travel management should understand the traveller first — and manage the entire journey, not merely the transaction.

01 / Built from experience

Technology designed around real travel challenges.

We recognised that better fares and another booking interface were not enough. That is why we have developed travel technology in-house, informed by practical operational experience and ongoing research and development. Our systems are designed to support quotations, approvals, bookings, itinerary visibility, amendments, cancellations and traveller communications — with better execution and operational control in mind.

02 / Personal ownership

One Corporate. One Travel Manager.

One principle we are especially proud of is a dedicated travel manager for each corporate client. Someone who understands the organisation, its people, travel patterns, preferences and approval structures — without requiring travellers to start from scratch every time. Our in-house tools support that relationship with continuity, clearer communication and accountability across the travel lifecycle.

03 / Insight that matters

Turning travel activity into business intelligence.

Each route, booking, change, cancellation and service interaction can reveal something useful. By analysing these touchpoints, we aim to identify patterns, recurring challenges, avoidable expenditure and opportunities for improvement. Our reporting approach is designed to give owners and authorised leadership a confidential monthly view of travel activity — helping inform policies, budgets, supplier negotiations and better decisions.

04 / The bigger picture

Human understanding. Technology-enabled control.

Our ambition is a connected travel management ecosystem in which specialist human expertise and purpose-built technology work together: businesses feel understood, travellers feel supported, decision-makers stay informed and every journey contributes to a smarter travel programme.

Our guiding beliefGreat travel management isn't measured by how quickly a booking is made. It's measured by how effectively the entire journey is managed.

PERSPECTIVES THAT GUIDE US

Board of Advisors.

We value experienced perspectives that challenge our thinking and help us remain focused on what matters most: people, service and lasting trust.

Board Advisor · Managed Travel Group

Shahana Ali

Shahana brings over a decade of experience across customer relationships, hospitality and the travel industry. Her career has given her a practical understanding of client expectations, thoughtful service and the importance of building lasting relationships.

Having worked with travellers, corporate clients and industry partners, she offers a customer-first perspective on travel planning, communication and service standards. Her experience helps us consider the human side of travel decisions alongside operational priorities.

As a member of our Board of Advisors, Shahana contributes insights that support stronger client relationships, attentive service and the development of travel solutions that combine personal understanding with useful technology.

“Good travel service begins with understanding the person behind the journey.”

Client relationshipsService excellenceTravel expertise

Board Advisor · Travel Business Strategy & B2B Consulting

Pranjal Mishra

Pranjal brings more than a decade of experience across travel, tourism and hospitality, combining commercial strategy with an understanding of the people and partnerships that drive the industry. He holds a BSc in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality.

His experience spans B2B travel consulting, business development, airline distribution, hotel partnerships, cruises, tour operations and destination services. Having worked across frontline hospitality and travel roles, he brings a practical perspective on both customer experience and operational delivery.

As a member of our Board of Advisors, Pranjal offers insight into strategic partnerships, distribution networks and opportunities for sustainable growth. His international exposure and experience in digital communication add a broader perspective to how travel businesses connect with clients and industry partners.

B2B travel strategyIndustry partnershipsCommercial growth

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