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Feb 7, 2023

Rebranding TripActions and Reinventing Travel & Expense

 When my co-founder Ilan and I first started TripActions, we had a set of beliefs that guided our work. We believed that we could create something truly magical if we could equally serve the needs of the enterprises and their employees. In order to do that, we would need to develop a set of experiences for all users by leveraging the latest advancements in mobile technology and AI. Over the last seven years, we have run the only travel, corporate card, and expense management company that delivers the exact experience employees demand while providing complete control and visibility for CFOs. This has resulted in thousands of happy customers saving time and money.  This seven-year process has inspired us to create a new category of business software — Business Software Designed for People. We believe this category creates a kind of magic in the workplace. And that's what we've been working towards since the beginning. Today, we are proud to have accomplished just that. But our journey doesn't stop there. We are excited to announce that we are taking the next step and rebranding TripActions with our new name — Navan — new designs, new messaging, and a newly defined category: Business Software Designed for People. 

 Our new name Navan is a combination of the words “navigate” and “avant” (as in innovative or avant-garde); it is the art of navigating the world of travel with ease and grace. The name is also a palindrome, which means it can be read the same way forward and backward. Navan’s offering is accessible from every angle and can help people travel easily and manage expenses efficiently. Our new name was chosen to communicate the company's offerings in a simple, elegant, and scalable way. The new name is not just focused on travel — rather, it is intentionally broad, acting as a platform to service clients holistically through relentless innovation.  We believe this new name represents our recommitment to a more people-centric design approach, and our goal is to bring our platform to more people. Our new branding, design, messaging, and website are all geared toward making it easier for people to discover and sign up on Navan. 

Why Rebrand?

 We are rebranding as part of our expanded go-to-market strategy — we are also introducing a loyalty club for our users, where they can earn points for personal trips on our platform. This is just one of the many ways we are taking the company to the next level and gaining more reach.  We are confident that our new branding, design, messaging, and loyalty club will help us lead this new category of software that is focused on not just the business side, but also the people side. We believe that by balancing these two aspects, we are creating a unique and magical experience for all of our users.  With the rebranding to Navan, we continue to challenge the market to build software that improves the lives of people fundamentally, while saving companies time and money. Our all-in-one product offerings bridge the gap between the mobile, AI, and physical worlds, creating a harmonious experience that allows for authentic human connections. We believe that software should be designed to help businesses become more efficient while meeting the needs of the people who actually use it. 

 Our new app consolidates our travel and expense offerings into a single, unified experience. It reflects our brand's new look and feel by weaving in effortless, but dynamic movements, transitioning easily between our travel and expense offerings. Users can search and book trips, change or cancel flights or hotels, and submit expenses all in one app. The new web experience features a simplified search field for booking business or personal travel, with upcoming trips front and center. Users and company admins can now access our expense, group travel, or rewards products with one click.  At Navan, we understand the importance of in-person interactions and strive to create software that enhances these connections rather than replacing them. Unlike traditional travel and expense software companies, we measure success by predictability, optimization, and excellent customer support.  As a company, we will continue to lead this industry change and make a real impact on the way people work and connect. We are excited to embark on this journey and can't wait to see the positive changes we can bring to the travel and expense industry for years to come.  Welcome to Navan: Travel Made Easy  Ariel Cohen/Ilan Twig

When my co-founder Ilan and I first started TripActions, we had a set of beliefs that guided our work. We believed that we could create something truly magical if we could equally serve the needs of the enterprises and their employees. In order to do that, we would need to develop a set of experiences for all users by leveraging the latest advancements in mobile technology and AI. Over the last seven years, we have run the only travel, corporate card, and expense management company that delivers the exact experience employees demand while providing complete control and visibility for CFOs. This has resulted in thousands of happy customers saving time and money.

This seven-year process has inspired us to create a new category of business software — Business Software Designed for People . We believe this category creates a kind of magic in the workplace. And that's what we've been working towards since the beginning. Today, we are proud to have accomplished just that. But our journey doesn't stop there. We are excited to announce that we are taking the next step and rebranding TripActions with our new name — Navan — new designs, new messaging, and a newly defined category: Business Software Designed for People.

Our new name Navan is a combination of the words “navigate” and “avant” (as in innovative or avant-garde); it is the art of navigating the world of travel with ease and grace. The name is also a palindrome, which means it can be read the same way forward and backward. Navan’s offering is accessible from every angle and can help people travel easily and manage expenses efficiently. Our new name was chosen to communicate the company's offerings in a simple, elegant, and scalable way. The new name is not just focused on travel — rather, it is intentionally broad, acting as a platform to service clients holistically through relentless innovation.

We believe this new name represents our recommitment to a more people-centric design approach, and our goal is to bring our platform to more people. Our new branding, design, messaging, and website are all geared toward making it easier for people to discover and sign up on Navan.

We are rebranding as part of our expanded go-to-market strategy — we are also introducing a loyalty club for our users, where they can earn points for personal trips on our platform. This is just one of the many ways we are taking the company to the next level and gaining more reach.

We are confident that our new branding, design, messaging, and loyalty club will help us lead this new category of software that is focused on not just the business side, but also the people side. We believe that by balancing these two aspects, we are creating a unique and magical experience for all of our users.

With the rebranding to Navan, we continue to challenge the market to build software that improves the lives of people fundamentally, while saving companies time and money. Our all-in-one product offerings bridge the gap between the mobile, AI, and physical worlds, creating a harmonious experience that allows for authentic human connections. We believe that software should be designed to help businesses become more efficient while meeting the needs of the people who actually use it.

Our new app consolidates our travel and expense offerings into a single, unified experience. It reflects our brand's new look and feel by weaving in effortless, but dynamic movements, transitioning easily between our travel and expense offerings. Users can search and book trips, change or cancel flights or hotels, and submit expenses all in one app. The new web experience features a simplified search field for booking business or personal travel, with upcoming trips front and center. Users and company admins can now access our expense, group travel, or rewards products with one click.

At Navan, we understand the importance of in-person interactions and strive to create software that enhances these connections rather than replacing them. Unlike traditional travel and expense software companies, we measure success by predictability, optimization, and excellent customer support.

As a company, we will continue to lead this industry change and make a real impact on the way people work and connect. We are excited to embark on this journey and can't wait to see the positive changes we can bring to the travel and expense industry for years to come.

Welcome to Navan: Travel Made Easy 

Ariel Cohen/Ilan Twig

Ariel Cohen CEO & Co-Founder

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Navan expands new expense solution across Europe

Navan has expanded its new expense management solution across Europe.

The fintech’s new card-link technology enables businesses to use its expense management platform (Navan Expense) while working with existing bank and corporate card partners.

Called Navan Connect, the new expense management solution can now integrate with enrolled Mastercard or Visa cards from nearly 250 global banks.

Transactions made with cards issued in Europe and the UK from 40 banks will also be supported.

Expenses will now be automatically checked against company policy, categorised and reconciled.

Michael Sindicich, EVP and General Manager of Navan Expense, said: “Today’s workforce is spread across the globe, and so are travel and expenses. Bringing Navan Connect to Europe will make it easy for multi-national companies with offices in the region. 

“Navan’s promise to our customers is clear: we work hard to create smart solutions that help you manage expenses worldwide. Since launching in the US, customer demand for this product has been incredible — companies love the automation of Navan Expense, but are happy to keep their existing corporate cards and minimise change management.” 

Victoria Tuong, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at SumUp, added: “Before Navan, a lot of people were paying expenses out of pocket, invoicing was manual, and it was hard from a finance perspective to control expenses or get proper reporting — a tedious process for our employees.

“Thanks to Navan, I have a partner for managing expenses and reporting. Our previous solutions were time-consuming, multi-layered, and non-intuitive. Navan’s all-in-one solution has led to significant time savings. We now manage all our trips and expenses on the same platform.”  

Navan has recently entered new distribution capability (NDC) content partnerships with 10 global airlines, including Air France, Lufthansa Group and British Airways.

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15 Of The Best Things To Do In Navan (and nearby)

By Author Cristina Miceli

Posted on Last updated: January 2, 2024

If you’re looking for things to do in Navan and nearby, you’ve landed in the right spot!

Navan is the county town of County Meath and, while it’s close to many of the best things to do in Meath , it’s often overlooked.

However, there’s some excellent restaurants in Navan and there’s plenty to see and do around the town, too!

Below, you’ll find a clatter of things to do in Navan, regardless of the time of year. Dive on in!

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Our favourite things to do in Navan (and nearby)

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The first section of this guide tackles  our  favourite things to do in Navan, from walks and coffee to food and tours.

Below, you’ll find everything from the brilliant Navan Adventure Centre and the mighty Athlumney Castle to some fine spots for a feed.

1. Kick-start your visit with breakfast from Room 8

Photos via Room 8 on FB

Situated at 8 Watergate Street, Room 8 is the perfect place to kick-start your day with a delicious breakfast. This restaurant has received multiple awards including the 2019 Irish Hospitality Award to the 2018 and 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

If you’re looking for a hearty feed, the Irish breakfast (with eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, roast tomatoes, homemade hash brown, black and white pudding) will do the trick!

If you fancy something lighter, try the nutty crunch granola served with Greek yoghurt or the Room8 energizer smoothie. 

2. Then give one of the many activities in the Navan Adventure Centre a crack

After making your belly happy, head off to the Navan Adventure Centre . Here you’ll find tons of different activities to entertain both children and adults alike. Try football golf, or play a game of the more traditional mini golf.

There’s also human foosball, archery and off-road pedal go-karting. The centre also offers activities for kids, such as the junior Einstein science workshop, the adventure obstacle course and an amazing inflatables area where they can run wild.

While each activity has a different price, there are several special family offers available. For example, the Multi-Activity package gives you access to four different activities for an hour and a half is €15 for kids and €5 for adults. 

3. Step back in time at Athlumney Castle

Athlumney Castle is situated within walking distance of Navan town centre on Convent Road. The oldest part of the castle is the tower house, which dates back to the 15th century while the Tudor-style house attached to it was built later, during the late 16th and the early 17th century.

In 1649, during the Siege of Drogheda, the owner of the castle, Maguire, burned it down to stop Oliver Cromwell taking it over. Then, in 1686, the castle was owned by the high sheriff of Meath, Sir Launcelot Dowdall, who burned the castle again before leaving for France.

Nowadays, Athlumney Castle can only be accessed through the nearby Athlumney Manor B&B located on the Kentstown Road.

4. Or soak up views for days at the Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara is an important archaeological area dating back to 3,000 BC, and it’s a handy 15-minute drive from the centre of Navan. The Hill of Tara has been used for centuries as an assembly site as well as a burial place.

Tara plated an important in Irish mythology as it was the legendary inauguration site of the High Kings of Ireland. From the Hill of Tara, you can enjoy breathtaking views out over the surrounding countryside.

There’s a parking area next to it and, if you like, you can take a guided tour which leaves from the visitor centre. 

Related read:  Check out our guide to 9 of the best hotels in Navan (and nearby) in 2024.

5. Followed up by a ramble along the Ramparts Canal & River Boyne Walk

The Ramparts Canal & River Boyne Walk is an 8 km linear walk (16km each way) that’s one of the more popular walks in Meath . The trail runs from Stackallen to Navan Ramparts (or vice versa).

It takes those that saunter along it past everywhere from Babe’s Bridge and Dunmoe Castle to Ardmulchan Church and more.

Other popular things to do in Navan (and nearby)

Now that we have our favourite things to do in Navan out of the way, it’s time to see what else this corner of Meath has to offer.

Below, you’ll find everything from more walks and ice cream to some ideas around what to do in Navan when it rains.

1. Head for a spin out to Dunmoe Castle

Dunmoe Castle is beautifully situated on the banks of the River Boyne, around a 10-minute drive from Navan. This castle was built in the 15th century for the D’arcy family and it originally had four turreted structures even though only two remain nowadays.

Unfortunately, Dunmoe Castle was destroyed by a fire in 1798. Next to the castle, you will find an overgrown chapel and a graveyard with the D’arcy family’s crypt. 

2. Then take a tour of nearby Slane Castle and its distillery

Photo by Adam.Bialek (Shutterstock)

If you keep following the Boyne River you will soon arrive at Slane Castle , situated on the edge of the charming village of Slane . This castle has been the home of the Conyngham family since 1703.

Slane Castle has also been the stage of many concerts, with everyone from Queen and the Rolling Stones to Eminem taking to the stage. The estate is also home to a whiskey distillery along with one of the more unique places to go glamping in Meath .

When you finish up at the castle, take the short drive up to the ancient Hill of Slane , a place steeped in legend.

3. Spend a rainy evening at the Solstice Arts Centre

Photos via Solstice Arts Centre on FB

If you’re looking for things to do in Navan when it’s raining, drop into the excellent Solstice Arts Centre in Navan town centre. The centre programmes a mix of visual arts, cinema, theatre, music and dance from both local and international artists and musicians.

The Solstice Arts Centre features a theatre and several rooms where local and international artists regularly exhibit their art. If you fancy a coffee, nip into Solstice Cafe – this is a big, bright space that’s perfect to kick back in with a book.

4. And a dry one exploring  Brú na Bóinne

Brú na Bóinne is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland. Here you will find three passage tombs dating back to 3,500 BC – Newgrange , Knowth and Dowth .

It’s believed that these passage tombs were used as places for rituals and most of them are aligned with either the equinoxes or the solstices. Two out of the three passage tombs, Newgrange and Knowth, can be accessed from Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, situated in Glebe.

The third, Dowth, can be easily reached by car and you won’t need a ticket to visit it. 

5. Visit the brilliant Bective Abbey

Bective Abbey is a handy 10-minute drive from Navan. This abbey was founded in 1147 and was the second Cistercian abbey in the whole of Ireland. In the past, it included several granges, as well as a fishing-weir and a watermill built on the River Boyne.

Scholars have recently discovered the existence of a large-scale cereal processing and a garden used by the Cistercian monks who once lived here.

6. Followed by a stroll around the mighty Trim Castle

Trim Castle is situated in the heart of Trim , around 15 km from Navan town centre. This is the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in the whole of Ireland and most of what can still be seen nowadays was built in 1220.

The most impressive feature of Trim Castle is its three-storey keep, characterised by 20 corners!

A visit to Trim Castle is quite cheap – an adult ticket will cost you €5 while a child or student ticket will cost you €3.

What to do in Navan: What have we missed?

I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant things to do in Navan in the guide above.

If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!

FAQs about places to visit in Navan

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from where to visit with kids to what to do near the town.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

What are the best things to do in Navan?

Navan Adventure Centre, Athlumney Castle and the Ramparts Canal & River Boyne Walk are hard to beat.

What are the best places to visit near Navan?

You’ve many of the Boyne Valley’s top attractions a short drive away, like  Brú na Bóinne, the Hill of Tara, Slane and plenty more.

What are some good things to do in Navan with kids?

There’s plenty on offer for kids in Navan Adventure Centre, like the junior Einstein science workshop and the adventure obstacle course.

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• Navan offers a limited inventory. However, TravelPerk’s large inventory includes low-cost carriers, a more extensive rail inventory, and even Airbnb.
• Navan’ charges a monthly fee per user, even if they don’t travel. Instead, TravelPerk only charges you when you use their services.
• With TravelPerk, there are no additional costs for implementation or customer care. You'll know exactly what you're paying and there are no hidden costs, ever.
• TravelPerk integrates with top expense management solutions , meaning our solution can fit seamlessly within your current tech stack. Whereas Navan offers limited options with one in-built solution. You'll also be charged extra to use Navan's own expense solution.

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Egencia noteworthy features.

• Easy and efficient booking management on any device—PC or mobile.
• Simple click-to-call AssistMe feature with a dedicated travel consultant to resolve queries with native language support.
• Use Travel Advisor to define your corporate travel policies and ensure budget compliance.
• Sustainable travel choices to minimize carbon footprint.
• Egencia’s Analytics Studio assesses all your travel data to create meaningful insights and help you optimize expenses for your upcoming trips.

Egencia vs Navan

• Navan features a host of third-party integrations, such as Okta, BambooHR, Expensify, and Divvy while Egencia doesn’t have this feature.
• Navan logs all data in real-time within its secure setup, unlike Egencia’s benchmarking dashboard.
• Navan offers customer service through its help desk, email, live chat, and phone while Egencia brings only in-app service.
• Egencia comes with a detailed approval workflow to restrict any bookings without the managers’ approvals. Navan doesn’t.

3. SAP Concur

Sap concur noteworthy features.

• Consolidated dashboard to oversee all employee travel and ensure effortless compliance.
• Global network of suppliers offering direct reservations at negotiated rates.
• Concur TripLink for more visibility into employee travel and optimal spend-management.
• Seamless request and approval process before purchasing with Concur Request.

SAP Concur vs Navan

• Navan brings a more effective solution for booking and compliance management.
• Navan offers a full-fledged system for employee self-service and itinerary management whereas Concur has a request and approval process.
• Navan outperforms Concur in its ease of setup and intuitive interface.
• SAP Concur is a complete suite of products for expense management, reservations, and more, unlike Navan.

CWT noteworthy features

• Dedicated hotel management and booking integration to streamline room reservations.
• Assistance from expert consultants to make the right travel arrangements.
• Powerful reporting and visualization capabilities to track your travel expenses.
• ECO (short for Employee Wellbeing, Climate Impact, and Organizational Performance) framework to align sustainability with your travel needs.

CWT vs Navan

• Navan comes with a more holistic software solution integrated with auditing, workflow management, self-service, and other features, unlike CWT.
• CWT’s mobile app is only for booking and managing trips whereas the Navan app allows a complete set of features.
• CWT’s sustainable travel solution is more concrete and comprehensive than Navan’ eco-friendly options.

5. TravelBank

Travelbank’s noteworthy features.

• Reward employees for making more savings in their trips by letting you decide the number of reward points proportionate to the percentage of savings.
• Negotiated prices for a massive inventory of over 500,000 flights and hotels.
• Customized reporting workflow based on your chosen parameters.
• 24/7 support via email, phone, and chat.

TravelBank vs Navan

• Navan brings you an advanced and robust search engine.
• Navan sends real-time alerts and constantly collects data for reporting.
• TravelBank has a more powerful hotel reservation system with more options for extended periods that Navan lacks.

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Local resident who turned down Bartra offer objects to new development

Bartra had previously offered €100,000 to barry o’lone to withdraw objection to previous development on site.

Mr O’Lone is one of over 20 parties, which also includes the Concerned Residents of Talbot Court, Talbot Downs, Woodpark and Old Navan Road, to lodge an objection against the scheme. Photograph: iStock

The Castleknock resident who last year turned down a €100,000 offer from Bartra to withdraw a court challenge against a co-living scheme for Dublin’s Old Navan Road has lodged an objection against the developer’s planned €30 million apartment scheme for the same site.

The Irish Times reported last week that Barry O’Lone turned down the €100,000 offer from Bartra to withdraw the High Court judicial review proceedings against the firm’s planned 210 bed space co-living scheme opposite his family home.

The co-living scheme did not proceed and last month Bartra Property (Castleknock) Ltd lodged plans for a five-storey 56-unit apartment scheme for the same site at Brady’s Public House, Old Navan Road, Dublin 15.

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As part of Bartra’s Part V social housing requirements, it is to provide 10 per cent of the units for social housing to Fingal County Council and the firm has put an indicative price tag of €2.7 million on the five units with an average price per unit of €541,776.

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Mr O’Lone is one of over 20 parties, which also includes the Concerned Residents of Talbot Court, Talbot Downs, Woodpark and Old Navan Road, to lodge an objection against the new scheme.

As part of his objection, Mr O’Lone repeats the allegation that he was previously offered €100,000 by Bartra in April 2023 to withdraw the High Court judicial review against the co-living scheme.

In the objection, Mr O’Lone has attached the April 2023 Bartra letter to him outlining the €100,000 offer though the council has made the contents unavailable to view.

Mr O’Lone said the Bartra letter to him stated that it would lodge an application for a “social housing development” for the site if he did not accept the €100,000 offer to withdraw the case against the co-living scheme.

Mr O’Lone claims the letter clearly outlines Bartra’s willingness to “bully their way to achieving their plans”.

Calling on the council to refuse planning permission for the 56-unit scheme, Mr O’Lone said his family home was located directly opposite the site at Brady’s pub and the “close proximity, height and style of development will adversely affect the residential nature of the area and my home”.

He said he would welcome development on the site that would be in keeping with the height and density of existing homes.

A planning report by Thornton O’Connor Town Planning lodged with the application states that the proposed development will “provide a high-quality living environment”.

In the 73-page report, director of Thornton O’Connor Town Planning, Patricia Thornton, states that the proposed development “will provide critically needed housing”.

A spokesman for Bartra declined to comment.

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