International Travel Management in Eastern Europe

Posted in Blog, Industry Topics by AirPlus Editor
Tags: AirPlus Global Reach Editorial Office, Eastern Europe, International Travel Management

AirPlus Global Reach Editorial Office talks with Katinka Balogh, Area Sales Manager South Eastern Europe and Martin Knaisl, Area Sales Manager Northern Eastern Europe about trends, opportunities, challenges and developments in the eastern european countries.

Katinka Balogh

AirPlus: What are the main trends and developments concerning Travel Management in your region?

We are still seeing an economic downturn throughout Eastern Europe. The majority of our economy is export-oriented, so we are highly dependent on the global trade climate and GDP performance. The main trend is managing company costs more effectively and travel management is one of our top priorities. The current situation in the travel industry has given us some opportunities. The average price of a plane ticket has decreased again, seats in lower booking classes are available much longer and airlines prefer to sell at maximum capacity.

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Taking stock after the airspace closing due to the volcano ash

Posted in Facts and Figures by Florian Gränzdörffer
Tags: airspace closing, business travel, Europe

European Business Travelers Resorted to Railways and Rental Cars // Hotel Accommodations Rose by 19 Percent // Restaurant Expenses Increased by 15 Percent // Flight Bookings in the Crisis Week Reflect Short-Term Planning

The airspace closing forced European business travelers to seek alternative means of transportation. Most travelers used trains and rental cars. During the entire week affected by the volcano ash, the number of purchased train tickets was consistently one third above average. The increase in rental car bookings was 17 percent higher. At the same time, hotel overnight stays rose by 19 percent. For restaurant meals, business travelers spent 15 percent more in the crisis week. These are the results of the latest AirPlus Business Travel Index, carried out by the leading global travel payment provider AirPlus International based on the current business-travel figures for Europe.

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Leading Edge Travel Programs Take On Mobile

Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
Tags: Mobile Travel Tools, Mobile Travle Management Strategy, The Wire

Leading edge companies are incorporating options; for many, however, decision-making falls outside of travel management.

The buzz about mobile travel tools and applications is reaching a fever pitch. From online booking to payment and expense management, suppliers are rolling out mobile travel management tools one after another – even opening technology platforms that were previously closed in order to capture more share of this emerging market opportunity. In a recent online survey, AirPlus International asked travel stakeholders about their current mobile travel management strategies and found widely divergent attitudes and practices. While this is clearly an indication of a segment in its infancy, fast-paced changes and easy access will necessitate the development of best practices.

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