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29 NOV 2010 |
Socially Responsible Corporate Travel Still Growing
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team 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. Read more
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28 OCT 2010 |
BRIC: Travel Programs Grapple With Emerging Markets
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team Global travel programs have gone mainstream, according to a survey of 89 travel buyers conducted by AirPlus International late August through early September. Read more
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28 SEP 2010 |
The Facts on Foreign Transaction Fees
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team As international business travel stages a recovery, travel managers should consider budgeting for foreign exchange fees. According to data from Airlines Reporting Corporation, international travel has staged a significant recovery in the last eight months. International travel transactions made through U.S. travel agencies are up nearly 12 percent over the same period last year, and international fares are up more than 26 percent. As global business travelers get back on the road, few companies are tracking the impact on their budgets of foreign transaction fees incurred on their corporate cards. Read more
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