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We’re thrilled to announce that Direct ATPI has been recognised at the 2025 Business Travel People Awards, taking home two prestigious individual awards and earning finalist status in two additional categories.
Held on the 30th of September, the awards ceremony welcomed nearly 300 guests to celebrate excellence across 22 categories in the business travel industry.
Katie Skitterall, Group Commercial Director at ATPI, and Phoebe Buchan, Global Service Delivery Manager at ATPI, were both honoured with individual awards on the night. In addition, ATPI’s 24/7 Team and Jenny Thornton, Technology Solution Director at ATPI, were named finalists in the Travel Team of the Year and Technology Innovator categories respectively.
Katie, the inaugural winner of The Rising Star Award back in 2011, was awarded the coveted TMC Above and Beyond (Individual Award) for her unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, development and support of her people, peers and the wider industry.
With support from across the industry, Katie was praised for her warm, nurturing and authentic leadership style. Katie stood out for her ability to go above and beyond consistently – not just for ATPI, but for her people and customers. Over her 20+ year career at ATPI, Katie’s vision and drive have transformed Direct ATPI from a relatively unknown player in the corporate space to BTN’s Travel Management Company of the Year in 2023, while mentoring and empowering her team to achieve award-winning success.
Phoebe Buchan was given the Shining Star award for the remarkable impact she’s made since joining ATPI as a trainee consultant in 2019. Her rapid progression through roles in Operations, Digital and Account Management, combined with her emotional intelligence and proactive mindset, have made her a standout talent.
Phoebe’s inclusion in the ATPI Rising Stars development programme (2023–24) and her recent first-class Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies (2024) are testaments to her dedication and potential. Her career trajectory is one to watch.
We also wanted to congratulate all of the other finalists and winners at this year’s Business Travel People Awards. Your passion and commitment continue to elevate our industry!
These wins follow last year’s success, when Camilla Tuzemen and the ATPI Partnerships Team were honoured with the Shining Star and Account Management Team of the Year awards at the 2024 ceremony.
We can’t wait to be back at the Business Travel People Awards in 2026!
