Lisa Henning, CEOThe Travel Scheme: Making Dreams Accessible
At the heart of this approach is Travel Scheme by Inspire, an innovative platform letting employers offer holiday funds that employees can repay through simple salary deductions over 12 months. Travel Scheme by Inspire fits smoothly into existing payroll systems as either a salary sacrifice option or an interest-free loan. Employees can request amounts based on their position or submit custom proposals. Once approved, they receive access to their own travel account, allowing them to book their perfect vacation while spreading the cost over the year ahead.
TravelCard: Recognition Reimagined
TravelCard by Inspire takes employee recognition further by offering more than traditional fixed rewards. Perfect for long-service awards, sales incentives, or performance recognition, TravelCard by Inspire gives employees true choice. From city breaks to beach getaways, luxury experiences to adventure travel, employees can plan their ideal escape.
Redeeming rewards is straightforward through Inspire’s online booking platform or their Manchester-based call centre. Expert travel consultants help with everything from flights to hotels and car rentals, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.
Making Travel Accessible in Challenging Times
With rising living costs across Europe, balancing finances with life experiences has become increasingly difficult. The travel industry has particularly felt this challenge, with traditional benefits struggling to offer meaningful perks. TravelCard by Inspire addresses this directly, helping employees enjoy vacations without immediate financial pressure.
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No other company has successfully implemented a travel-focused salary sacrifice model like ours. We saw a real gap in the market and created a solution that truly benefits employees and employers
As Lisa Henning, CEO at Inspire, explains: “No other company has successfully implemented a travel-focused salary sacrifice model like ours. We saw a real gap in the market and created a solution that truly benefits employees and employers.”
Seamless Integration and Security
Inspire has built strong partnerships with leading benefits providers, making it easy to integrate into existing corporate platforms.
Companies can work directly with Inspire or connect through third-party benefits systems, creating a smooth process for approvals and bookings.
Security sets Inspire apart. Unlike typical benefits programs, they protect all travel funds in an independent trust account. Whether using TravelCard by Inspire or Travel Scheme by Inspire, every pound is safeguarded until booking.
Richard Buxton, Inspire’s Chief Financial Officer, emphasises this commitment: “Our trust account was the first of its kind in the UK for a gift card retailer. After the pandemic affected travel industry confidence, we wanted to ensure our customers’ money was completely safe, no matter what. By operating our own trust account, it means that we can offer 100 per cent financial protection.”
Global Reach, Local Touch
Inspire’s influence extends worldwide, with TravelCard by Inspire available in multiple languages and currencies. Their impressive network encompasses over 2.1 million hotels, 1 million holiday homes, 500 airlines, and numerous major car rental companies across the globe.
What truly sets them apart is flexibility. Unlike other travel cards with strict limits, TravelCard by Inspire lets employees combine multiple rewards. Small incentives of £50, €50, or $50 – earned through exemplary work or achieving goals – can be combined for bigger travel experiences.
Enhanced Travel Experience
Beyond basic travel arrangements, Inspire offers a comprehensive suite of premium additions to enhance the journey. Their services include airport parking, comfortable lounge access, convenient private transfers, and seamless attraction bookings. These offerings are thoughtfully designed to create a complete travel experience from start to finish.
As companies look for better ways to attract and keep talented employees, TravelCard by Inspire and Travel Scheme by Inspire represent modern workplace benefits done right. They’ve created a practical, forward-thinking solution that makes travel an integral part of employee rewards.
