In 2023, European travel managers faced a tumultuous year characterised by rising travel costs, geopolitical instability, resource limitations, and content fragmentation, according to BTN Europe’s inaugural Travel Manager Salary & Job Satisfaction survey. The survey, conducted during a period of increasing job complexity and living costs, reveals a divided sentiment among travel managers regarding fair compensation.

ITM hosts regular virtual Buyer Knowledge Exchange sessions for Travel Managers from the UK & Ireland. They are designed to assist buyer members in solving common issues, asking their peers questions and benchmarking their approach. 

ITM hosts regular virtual buyer knowledge exchange sessions for travel managers from the UK & Ireland designed to assist buyer members with problem solving common issues, asking their peers questions and benchmarking their approach. 

HotelHub, hotel technology solution provider for travel management companies and their corporate customers, has released its Q1 2024 HotelHub Index, an analysis of over 15 million hotel bookings.

Find out how BDF supports organisations to get disability inclusion right for employees and service users.

ITM hosts regular virtual buyer knowledge exchange sessions for travel managers from the UK & Ireland designed to assist buyer members with problem solving common issues, asking their peers questions and benchmarking their approach. 

ITM hosts regular virtual Buyer Knowledge Exchange sessions for Travel Managers from the UK & Ireland. They are designed to assist buyer members in solving common issues, asking their peers questions and benchmarking their approach. 

This recent webinar featured insightful presentations by Social Enterprise UK and Living Wage Foundation UK.

This guide serves as a practical resource for travel buyers and managers looking to develop or refine their ground transport strategies. It offers actionable insights on initiating and managing ground transportation programs, emphasising the importance of centralised management to enhance spend control, duty of care, and sustainability efforts. While recognising regional variations, the guide focuses on triggering strategic thinking rather than providing exhaustive country-specific plans. Collaborative input from GBTA and ITM members enriches the content, ensuring that a variety of perspectives—ranging from corporate travel buyers to TMCs—are represented.

Following June's ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange, the subject of accessibility within travel programmes was raised for discussion. It was evident that most buyers are in the process of reviewing how to evaluate and build accessibility consideration and support into current programme and policy. The subject, as with many, requires strong internal stakeholder engagement and alignment so how and where do Travel Managers start?

The Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report (GSAIR) 2024 is a comprehensive industry report that explores trends, data, and insights in the serviced apartment sector. It covers topics such as corporate demand for serviced apartments, sustainability, the impact of AI, sourcing, usage trends, and program performance metrics. The report is based on surveys of over 3,000 corporate buyers, agents, and serviced apartment operators and presents detailed analyses of the industry’s current state and its future direction.

The 2024 Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report (GSAIR) for the EMEA region offers in-depth insights into the serviced apartment sector, covering key trends, challenges, and opportunities. The report includes analysis on cost management versus assignee satisfaction, budgeting strategies, and how trust can be built in global mobility and business travel technologies. It also highlights regional market changes, such as the evolving extended stay market in the GCC and the specific challenges of operating in Africa.

ITM hosts regular virtual buyer knowledge exchange sessions for travel managers from the UK & Ireland designed to assist buyer members with problem solving common issues, asking their peers questions and benchmarking their approach. 

ITM hosts regular virtual Buyer Knowledge Exchange sessions for Travel Managers from the UK & Ireland. They are designed to assist buyer members in solving common issues, asking their peers questions and benchmarking their approach. 

Hear from some of the most innovative and emerging technology companies in our industry. Through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations, these companies will showcase their cutting-edge solutions and highlight the latest trends and developments in the tech world.

In this interactive session hosted by FREENOW for Business, we explored how companies can evolve their travel strategies to meet changing employee needs while staying aligned with corporate objectives. Key topics included gamification for boosting policy compliance, the rise of bleisure to balance work and leisure, and sustainability to meet environmental goals.