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28 SEP 2009 |
Hotel negotiations in focus
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
Travel buyers are looking to capitalize on weak hotel markets to garner additional savings in 2010 In this issue of The Wire…from AirPlus, we asked 142 travel management professionals in September for their thoughts. They hope to capitalize on the weak hotel markets which in fact may not be so difficult to do. The overall hotel market projected to decline further next year, and hotel suppliers looking to lock in corporate travel and meetings contracts that will help keep their occupancy levels up. Read more
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28 JUL 2009 |
Corporate travel managers weigh the costs…
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
Supplier costs are a concern, but corporate travel managers remain focused on business intelligence and service In a recessionary economy, corporate travel departments have worked hard to cut costs while maintaining service standards for their travelers. A survey of 147 corporate travel professionals conducted by AirPlus International shows that even while under extreme budget pressure, corporations must stay focused on how to keep their travel programs effective — and they are willing to invest in products and services that are central to that effort. Read more
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22 JUN 2009 |
Travel alternatives gain footing as economy slides
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
As economic woes push corporations to slash travel budgets in 2009, alternatives to travel gain higher profile. In the most recent survey conducted by AirPlus International, more than 190 travel professionals weighed in on their company’s current use of travel alternatives, from virtual conference technology to increased conference calls. While many companies have ancillary motives for offering technology solutions to reduce overall corporate travel – such as employee quality of life and CSR initiatives – the resounding message was that steep budget cuts are forcing travelers to find new modes of connecting to colleagues and clients.
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