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19
JAN
2011

International Travel Management in Latin-America

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AirPlus Global Reach Editorial Office talks with Cesar Gaxiola – Sales Manager Mexico – about trends, opportunities, challenges and developments in the Latin-American travel management market.

AirPlus: Looking at Travel Management, is there something very special in your market compared to Travel Management in other countries of the world?

Cesar Gaxiola, Sales Manager Mexico

Cesar Gaxiola, Sales Manager Mexico

CG: Latin Culture is very spontaneous and that kind of identity reflects in the business environment. Employees plan the meetings in the companies with little anticipation, resulting in last minute bookings that do not always fit in with the internal policies. This demands better controlling system for companies in order to make sure their Travel policies are adhered to.


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29
NOV
2010

Socially Responsible Corporate Travel Still Growing

Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
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Buyers want details about supplier practices, but may not be driven to take action on the information.

Despite the economic recession, the concept of corporate social responsibility is still alive and well in many organizations. From an enterprise perspective, CSR initiatives have become a strategic way to support the local communities in which companies operate, as well as a way to build consumer, client and employee loyalty. For some companies, travel management is an integral part of CSR efforts. In a recent online survey fielded by AirPlus International, travel buyers revealed how much influence CSR practices had on their buying decisions and/or supplier partnerships.


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28
OCT
2010

BRIC: Travel Programs Grapple With Emerging Markets

Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
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Global travel programs have gone mainstream, according to a survey of 89 travel buyers conducted by AirPlus International late August through early September.


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