Paul Godfrey has built his career at the intersection of travel, business strategy, and operational leadership. Before founding Xenia Travel Advisory, he spent over 20 years in the corporate travel sector, including a decade as the Founder and CEO of a top-performing Travel Management Company (TMC).
During this time, Paul advised FTSE businesses, luxury brands, private equity firms, TV, film, and music clients, and start-ups on optimising travel programmes for maximum value and performance. His work with the entertainment industry included touring schedules, production logistics, and high-profile VIP movements, delivering precision, discretion, and continuity across complex global operations.
Paul’s expertise spans travel strategy, policy design, supplier negotiation, sustainability, risk management, and traveller well-being, helping organisations transform travel from a cost line into a strategic advantage.
To provide independent, strategic corporate travel advisory services that empower organisations to optimise spend, enhance traveller experience, and implement sustainable, safe, and efficient travel solutions. We turn complex travel programmes into actionable strategies that drive measurable business value.
To be the trusted, independent voice in corporate travel, helping businesses worldwide achieve clarity, control, and confidence in every journey. We aim to redefine corporate travel by combining data-driven insight, operational excellence, and a focus on traveller well-being.
We act with honesty and professionalism in every decision, ensuring trust and reliability in all client interactions.
Clear, open communication and unbiased guidance are at the heart of our advisory approach, keeping clients fully informed.
We prioritise environmentally responsible travel solutions, helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint and support ESG goals.
We collaborate closely with clients, building long-term relationships that deliver measurable results and strategic value.
We provide independent, unbiased corporate travel consultancy, helping organisations optimise spend, improve traveller experience, and implement sustainable, safe, and efficient travel strategies.
Objective, data-driven insights with no supplier bias.
20+ years in corporate travel strategy and operations.
Services customised to your company’s needs and goals.
From policy design to supplier selection and training.