Professional Development and Services Group Limited (PDSG), the esteemed parent company of InPD, has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining travel agency status, along with a dedicated IATA number. This remarkable achievement equips our team members with the incredible advantage of accessing preferential rates with our network of venue partners for event venues and hotel accommodations.
PDSG embarked on this journey in April 2023, with the primary goal of streamlining internal event bookings. However, the benefits extend far beyond our organization. Through our travel agency services, we now proudly extend our expertise to offer accommodation booking services for all event attendees and tutors. Moreover, PDSG is branching out into arranging venue bookings and tailored, bespoke services to cater to the unique needs of our in-house clients, ensuring they receive nothing but the finest level of service.
The dedicated team behind this endeavor consists of Rebecca Highton, Amy Leyland, and Shabana Aslam, who are poised to assist you with any queries or requests at enquiries@pdsgroup.org.
With PDSG, your professional development and event planning needs are in expert hands, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for all. The Venue Services Team are now liaising with clients and venues to become the sole owners and responsible factors for all event bookings, accommodation and national/ international travel for both clients, In Professional Development Limited and IGPP.
Services We Offer
Accommodation Bookings
Our Venue Services team can arrange accommodation for your upcoming event. We have access to preferential, discounted and competitive rates for hotels such as Marriott, IHG, Premier Inn, and many more.
Venue Bookings
Our Venue Services team can arrange a training venue for your upcoming event. After receiving your event requirements, our team will research suitable venues in the desired area and put together a proposal for your perusal.
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Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
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Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
Progressive
Inclusive
Accessible
Focused Expertise
Corporate Rates We Offer
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Park Inn, Manchester
PDSG have secured a preferential rate with the Park Inn for all delegates who are wanting to stay over during the training. Please see booking instructions below:
- Head to Park Inn by Radisson Manchester Website: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-manchester-city-centre
- Click the drop-down next to 'Lowest available rate', Select Corporate Account ID and a box will populate
- Enter the PDSG/INPD unique code which is: 148950
Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
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Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
Progressive
Inclusive
Accessible
Focused Expertise
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DoubleTree Hilton, Manchester
DoubleTree Hilton have provided rates specifically with PDSG/INPD for hotel stays at the venue. The rate is £99 inclusive of breakfast and VAT. They have also loaded a 15% discount off the best available rate should the corporate rate not be available.
Click here for more info.
Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
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Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
Progressive
Inclusive
Accessible
Focused Expertise
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London Marriott Hotel, Maida Vale
London Marriott Hotel, Maida Vale have provided rates specifically with PDSG/INPD for hotel stays at the venue. You can book directly by using the below link, or go to Marriott.com, search for Marriott Maida Vale, and in the special rate and awards corporate promo code enter: S8302. This will bring up the special rate if there is any availability.
Click here to book.
Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
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Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
Progressive
Inclusive
Accessible
Focused Expertise
Payment Options
Pay In Advance
You can pay in advance for your booking through PDSG and Stripe. If you choose this option, a member of the team will either call you to take payment over the phone, and/or you can follow the link in your accommodation invoice to pay online. This is organised through Stripe, who is a secure third-party payment site. Once your payment has been received through Stripe, PDSG will confirm your booking with the venue.
Pay On Arrival
You can pay on arrival for your booking. If you choose this option, you will need to complete a third-party payment form which just confirms that you are agreeing to the booking and are liable for the payment. Once a third-party payment form has been signed and returned, PDSG will confirm your booking with the venue.
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Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
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Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
Progressive
Inclusive
Accessible
Focused Expertise
Affiliate Partners
Interested in using our services?
Enquire now and a member of our venues team will be in contact.
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Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
Why Use Us?
Cost Savings
PDSG's travel agency status allows us to access exclusive preferential rates with venue/hotel partners that are not readily available to the public. This means that clients and event attendees can enjoy premium accommodations and venues at competitive prices.
Streamlined Booking Process
With PDSG's travel agency, the booking process is simplified and centralized. This ensures that all event bookings, accommodation and venue reservations are seamlessly managed in one place, saving time and reducing administrative burdens for clients.
Expertise and Guidance
Our experienced travel professionals have in-depth knowledge of event logistics and destination choices. They can provide expert guidance to help clients select the best event venues and accommodations that align with their needs and preferences.
Tailored Services
The PDSG Venue Services Team can offer tailored services, ensuring that the specific requirements of each event and client are met. This customization can include bespoke services, special requests, and personalized accommodations.
Convenience and Peace of Mind
Knowing that your travel, accommodation, and event venue needs are managed by PDSG Venue Services travel agency provides peace of mind, allowing you to focus on the core aspects of your event without the added stress of logistics.
Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
Progressive
Inclusive
Accessible
Focused Expertise
Meet the Team
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Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
Rebecca Highton
Rebecca Highton is a seasoned professional in the world of hospitality and professional development and in 2019, Rebecca joined the In Professional Development team. She swiftly ascended the ranks, transitioning from Event Coordinator to Bespoke Training Manager, and later to Senior Bespoke Training Manager.
One of Rebecca's standout achievements is her initiative to register the company as a licensed travel agent within PDSG (In Professional Development's parent company). This strategic move allows the organization to offer its clients and the public access to the best travel rates, further enhancing the company's reputation for delivering unparalleled value.
Rebecca Highton's journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and unparalleled commitment to excellence in the fields of hospitality and professional development. Her impressive career achievements continue to inspire those around her, making her a true trailblazer in her industry.
Amy Leyland
Amy Leyland is a highly accomplished and experienced professional in the corporate hospitality and professional development industry and in 2020, Amy joined the In Professional Development team. Starting as an Events Coordinator, and subsequently receiving promotion to Senior Events Coordinator.
In her current role as a Senior Coordinator, Amy leads a dedicated Venue Services team that provides prestigious services to clients and delegates seeking travel, event, or accommodation-related solutions. Her wealth of experience and passion for delivering excellence make her a trusted authority in the industry.
With a career rooted in the pursuit of perfection and a commitment to delivering outstanding results, Amy Leyland is a true industry expert and a valuable asset to any organization she is part of. Her ability to bring visions to life, coupled with her unwavering dedication to clients, sets her apart as a top-tier Senior Events Coordinator in the corporate hospitality and professional development industry.
Shabana Aslam
Shabana Aslam has a remarkable career spanning over 15 years in the private education sector, with a particular focus on the intricacies of Events Management. Shabana joined In Professional Development in 2018 as and Events Coordinator.
In recent times, Shabana has taken on a significant role within the Professional Development Services Group (PDSG), the parent company of In Professional Development. She now oversees securing venues for INPD's face-to-face courses and orchestrates the sourcing of venues and accommodation for bespoke clients. Her exceptional negotiation skills and professionalism have solidified her relationships with reputable hotels, including Marriott, Radisson Blu, and Hilton.
In addition to managing venues and accommodations, Shabana diligently oversees feedback from clients and delegates. Her commitment to excellence ensures that the venues meet high standards, reflecting her unwavering dedication to providing top-notch service in the professional development industry.
Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
Progressive
Inclusive
Accessible
Focused Expertise
FAQs
PDSG Ltd stands for Professional Development and Services Group and is In Professional Development’s parent company. PDSG is a registered travel agent.
We have a number of ways that you can book accommodation through In Professional Development.
1) Let us do it for you! Complete the following form and a member of the team will be in touch with a proposal - https://forms.office.com/e/mxbfnJgJZi
2) Book independently by following our Booking.com link in which you will find preferred rates for local venues - https://www.booking.com/?aid=7962106&auth_success=1. Please note this does not always show as ‘discounted’, the preferred rates are already applied.
3) A number of our venues have provided us with special rates. If your course is taking place at one of these venues, you will find information on how to access this in the joining instructions.
We have a number of ways that you can pay for your booking.
1) Pay on arrival – if booked via PDSG, you will be required to complete a third party payment form to authenticate payment.
2) Pay upon booking - we can arrange this for you via Stripe, or you can call the hotel and pay direct.
You will have received the cancellation terms for your reservation upon booking.
If you need to cancel your booking, please inform the PDSG team as soon as possible.
*If pay on arrival - if you do not contact the PDSG team to cancel, and do not show for your booking, you will still be liable for the reservation payment as per the third-party payment form.
Email enquiries@pdsgroup.org and a member of the team will forward you over a copy.
We try to book all accommodation with free cancellation, but sometimes we are unable to. You will be presented with all options in your venue proposal, and you will be able to see cancellation terms within.
If you do require to cancel your booking, please email enquiries@pdsgroup.org and we will cancel the booking for you.
If you’d like to request extra service like an extra bed, early check-in, late check-out or transportation to the property, please contact the hotel directly 1-2 days before arrival. There is no guarantee, but they may be able to help.
Please contact enquiries@pdsgroup.org as soon as possible and the team will look into this.