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19 JUN 2009 |
Agent’s Corner: Combating the Recession with Chris Thelen
Posted in Industry Topics by AirPlus Editor
 Chris Thelen, CEO, Chambers Travel AirPlus talks with Chris Thelen, CEO and owner of Chambers Travel about the impact of the current economic climate on TMCs, new challenges that face the industry and what Chambers Travel looks forward to… A+: The current economic downturn saw a reduction in business travel. What are the main changes you have experienced as a result of the recession and do you see any positive outcomes? Read more
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20 MAY 2009 |
Company discounts? They could be even better!
Posted in Blog, Industry Topics by AirPlus Editor
Increasingly, conditions already negotiated with a hotel can be underbid using daily discounts. This is important because the number of overnight stays is rising – just as are hotel prices. It stands to reason that businesspeople must have the opportunity to sleep, shower and collect their thoughts at least once a day (and then at least for eight hours). But the question of how and where business travelers should be allowed to rest their weary heads is being handled more and more restrictively. Comfort and service are not nearly as important as they once were. Today, it is price that determines the choice of hotel: 83% of all travel managers orient themselves primarily to cost. Questions of hotel classification or certification, personal recommendations or travel regulations are clearly subordinate – finding only 35% agreement with these managers. Read more
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07 APR 2009 |
Travel Managers – it’s time to Mandate!
Posted in Blog, Industry Topics by Matthew Talbot
Globally, Travel Managers have struggled with the delicate topic of mandating adherence to their company’s Travel Policy – the questions of whether to and how? I propose NOW is the ideal time to actually do it! Travelers in every company are acutely aware that costs are under the microscope. And now, more than ever, they will be more receptive to cost cutting changes – because they have to be! Now is the time to influence positive change in your travelers’ behavior! But it goes beyond that.
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