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18 SEP 2009 |
More Self-Confidence is Allowed
Posted in Blog, Industry Topics by Volker Huber
 Volker Huber Travel managers have never been more sought-after for pushing through cost reductions than right now. However, they are often not sufficiently backed by their companies’ managements to play out the aces they have up their sleeves. Travel managers currently have many reasons to be content. For one reason, the global recession draws more attention to them than ever before. Read more
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18 AUG 2009 |
Tackling Meetings Spend
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus Editor
Travel Managers get involved as economic woes and public scrutiny push corporations to improve meetings visibility. Corporate travel managers have meetings on the radar in 2009, according to a recent survey of 148 corporate travel professionals conducted by AirPlus International. More than 52 percent of respondents indicated they were “very involved” or “involved” in planning or sourcing meetings, while slightly more than 33 percent said they assisted other departments in planning such activities.
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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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