Last Issue - 38, May/June 2009
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DESTINATION PROFILE
India - down but not out
Despite the global downturn and problems closer to home, says Jonathan Hart, India's unique qualities will ensure its survival. |
FEATURES
50 leading TMCs | details
Listings, analysis and reports The travel management sector is still in business, says Mark Frary, but it will pay to remain cautious...
8 leading HBAs | details
These are challenging times for the world of business travel, says Mark Frary, but with a mix of innovation and specialisation, the hotel booking agencies that get it right are holding their own
The best of both worlds | details
Bigger, better BBT and new awards Combining the best of Buying Business Travel and Business Travel World, we bring you the new Business Travel Awards ceremony next January
The P word | details
Procurement vs travel management To some, it’s a dirty word. To others, it’s been nothing short of a revolution. But whichever way you see it, procurement is here to stay in the world of corporate travel, says Beverley Fearis
Working environment | details
Keeping green on the agenda Will the green issues we appeared to be so passionate about at the turn of the millennium suffer in tomorrow’s world, asks Bob Papworth
Performance enhancement | details
Driving down car rental costs Car rental costs might be rising, says Beverley Fearis, but with some skillful manoeuvring, it’s possible to minimise the worst
Meeting a need | details
Creating a corporate policy More companies are bringing order and best value to their training, meetings and events by creating meetings programmes. But what do they achieve, where do you start, and how can your agent help? Jayne Vaughan, account director at venue sourcing specialist Grass Roots HBI, tells all
Strictly ITM Liverpool | details
Conference report While leading lights from the ITM took to the dance floor to entertain delegates, there was some strictly serious talking going on in the debating chambers. Bob Papworth reports
Just the ticket | details
Rail bookings gather pace The current recession demands more flexibility and rail is using technology to rise to the challenge, reports Dave Richardson
GDS: Going global | details
Essential tool for tough times Despite the recession it’s still business as usual across the world for most, so an effi cient GDS is as crucial as ever. Bob Papworth takes a look at some of the industry’s major players
Driven to distraction | details
Staying on the transfer list How is ground transportation faring in the current economic climate? Dave Richardson reports on an industry facing some big challenges
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