Category Archives: Travel

Business travel spend to bounce back in 2013

The UK, Germany and France will all see increases next year, following subdued growth in 2012.

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Frequent travelling takes toll on mental capacity

Study finds performance can be compromised by long flights, leaving travellers with lower concentration levels

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CIPS and ITM announce partnership

The reciprocal agreement will mean members will be offered discounted membership of the other organisation.

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Microsoft’s procurement reboot delivers millions in savings

The technology business has overhauled its procurement team structure to create more value from its $16 billion (£9.8 billion) global spend.

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Travel buyers call for uniform approach to airport security

The Global Business Travel Association has urged the European Commission to balance safety with necessity.

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Spot buying becomes more popular with travel buyers

Business travel managers and purchasers are moving away from negotiated corporate deals in favour of spot buying, even though the purchasing process is becoming more professional.

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Buyers hit by high mobile data prices

The OECD is calling for transparent information on data roaming prices to help purchasers get fairer prices.

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Higher travel costs expected this year

Delegates at the Business Travel Show in London were told Asia’s hotel prices will rise dramatically in 2012, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Don’t pay for uneaten breakfasts, travel buyers told

“Make sure you are not paying for limo transfers that aren’t needed and breakfasts that aren’t eaten,” Sarah Makings, KPMG’s European category manager.

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Travel buyers celebrate successes at awards show

Industry convenes for the Chelsea Harbour bash.

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