DESTINATION PROFILE

Africa - fingers crossed
Africa is a challenging place to do businwess, but Jonathan Hart finds many positives in a continent rich with opportunity.

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Clever cuts  |  details
Tips for managing tighter budgets With change on the horizon for many, Bob Papworth examines the innovative but simple solutions travel managers are implementing to cut costs and save time.

Park and fly  |  details
Making airport parking easierThe cost and hassle of airport parking can often be prohibitive, says Dave Richardson, but there are deals and booking solutions that can help make a trip problem free.

Leading 50 TMCs  |  details
Reviewing your feedback Last month we featured the results of our survey for the 50 leading TMCs and eight leading HBAs. Mark Frary reports

Final frontier  |  details
Effective data management Effective use of data is key to managing travel in the recession, reports David Churchill

Staying on budget  |  details
The lure of low-cost hotels Budget hotels are appealing increasingly to business travellers. Mark Frary finds out what they really have to offer

Conference conundrum  |  details
Making the right choices Choosing an appropriate venue in these economic times is a fine art. Jonathan Hart talks to the experts

Protecting your pound  |  details
Cashing in on foreign exchange No one can control the fluctuations of sterling against the euro, but there are several choices a travel buyer can make to reduce costs and manage foreign exchange systems, says Beverley Fearis