Issue - 37, March/April 2009
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DESTINATION PROFILE
Australasia - getting it on down under
A "can-do" attitude coupled with healthy financial prospects makes Australia and New Zealand great place to do business, says Jonathan Hart |
FEATURES
Winning ways | details
Diamond Award interviews BBT's annual Diamond Awards were not only an opportunity for the big names in travel to take a winning bow, but also for behind the scenes staff to receive recognition. Colin Ellson reports
Poll Position | details
ITM research findings The ITM's third annual trends survey helps benchmark buyers' activities
Vision on | details
Video-conferencing alternatives Will rapid technological development enable video-conferencing, or 'telepresencing', to offer a cheap, green alternative to business travel? Bob Papworth prepares for 'total immersion'
Footing the bill | details
Travel management costs Bob Papworth looks at who is really picking up the cost of buying corporate travel
Tools of the trade | details
Technological solutions Corporations across all sectors are looking for ways to trim and manage costs. Tricia Holly Davis reports on what's out there to help get the job done
Weathering the storm | details
How London's hotels are faring The outlook has looked brighter For the capital's hotels, admits Catherine Chetwynd, but with refurbs underway and the budget sector in ascension, the forecast for the capital might be improving
Driving force | details
What's new for technology? Reporting on the technological innovations pushing the industry forward, Bob Papworth gets a glimpse of the future
Capital connections | details
London airports update Gary Noakes reports on what's new at London's airports
Pushing the boat out | details
Meetings afloat Combining a conference with a cruise seems like the stuff of dreams, says John Law, but it can be a cost-effective alternative to a land-based event
At your service | details
The apartment alternative Apartments and apart-hotels are becoming increasingly popular with business travellers, says Dave Richardson, and not just for financial reasons
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