A topic that moves the world

During recent years, many companies have come to the conclusion that business travel is an area in which costs must be controlled, processes optimized and a central travel management function established.

But how? Whereever you are located, you can find help and support from the following organizations:

ACTE – Association of Corporate Travel Executives

ACTE is active throughout the world and advocates the development of internationally recognized travel practices. This approach is expanded through the specific experiences of its regional members. ACTE correspondingly develops relevant and feasible programs and events.

In recent years, the ACTE model has become an industrial standard.

(www.acte.org)

VDR – Verband deutsches Reisemanagement e.V.

This German association includes over 500 members and providers from renowned companies in all branches. Its primary purpose is representing member interests at the national and international levels.

The VDR also wants to create a framework that simplifies travel management for its members. It thus promotes dialog between members as well as knowledge-transfer from company to company.

(www.vdr-service.de)

Travel Industry Club

This club is not an organization as are the two above-mentioned associations. Rather, it is a business club that sees its task as enabling networking among its members and serving as a communications and knowledge platform.

Its “unique selling point” is the diversity of its members. These members contribute to strengthening the significance of the “travel management” field through their personal commitment.

(www.travelindustryclub.de)

NBTA – National Business Travel Association

This organization connects the business travel world. Its aim is to support – similarly to the Travel Industry Club - strengthening the significance of travel management. The NBTA creates a forum where members can exchange constructive ideas and information.

The NBTA likewise offers numerous educational and training opportunities and holds an annual International Convention and Exposition.

(www.nbta.org)