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How does an organisation capture their travel savings in a meaningful way? And what actually qualifies as a saving? Companies

A new global study shows that companies that have implemented a programme for the strategic management of meetings say their

Travel managers and TMCs are coming to terms with the increasing popularity of business and leisure travel combined in one

Simplicity is the key to driving online booking tool adoption. Travellers like an easy to use booking system which they

Many organisations now outsource the negotiation and management of their airline programmes to consultants or their TMCs, which has both

Changing suppliers, be it airline, TMC, booking tool or others, needs careful preparation and strong communication. Travel is rarely a

Whilst most people are focusing on their Christmas shopping I am preparing to negotiate airline contracts for the next 12

The average travel manager and TMCs may be horrified to know that one of the travel trends that has been

Meetings often represent a fragmented and uncontrolled spend category. By integrating travel and meetings departments, companies position themselves to reap big

Many organisations now outsource the negotiation and management of their airline programmes to consultants or their TMCs, which has both

After the RFP process has been completed and the supplier’s successful sales team have sailed off to their next project,

Challenges lie ahead for the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport, and democratic processes, legal challenges and further consultations are likely

After years of dithering and hundreds of reports and consultations Heathrow will go ahead with a third runway – or

Simplicity is the key to driving online booking tool adoption. Travellers like an easy to use booking system which they

In the workplace, mobile devices – and the apps that go with them – have transformed the way employees do

A new global study shows that companies that have implemented a programme for the strategic management of meetings say their

Once a Blue, Always a Blue – these were the words on Wayne Rooney’s T-shirt, pledging his playing career to

The article in this publication last week about the need for TMCs to take the lead on technology was spot on.

Travellers could soon be allowed to pay £5 to skip passport queues at some UK airports; the charge is an

Travel management companies are employed to find the best airfares on the market, but how do you ensure your TMC

How does an organisation capture their travel savings in a meaningful way? And what actually qualifies as a saving? Companies

Read Lesley Ford’s article in Buying Business Travel about Due diligence being vital for effective travel risk management. http://content.yudu.com/web/1v9j3/0A1v9nj/SeptemberOctober2016/flash/resources/29.htm

The acceleration of wifi installations onboard aircraft around the world, combined with the large number of passengers carrying one or

Meetings often represent a fragmented and uncontrolled spend category. By integrating travel and meetings departments, companies position themselves to reap

Simplicity is the key to driving online booking tool adoption. Travellers like an easy to use booking system which they

Organisations are responsible for their staff from the moment they leave to go on a trip to the moment they

A prerequisite of any managed travel programme is the ability to monitor and measure success. For many organisations the audit

In this rapidly changing world, where companies have to reinvent themselves every day, travel management companies (TMCs) have to prove

Because they spend so much time on the road, business travellers are more desensitised to the threats that international travel

Whilst doing a little research to understand the key challenges for today’s travel managers I was unsurprised to note that

Last week the United Kingdom voted on whether to remain a member of the European Union or leave. What does

“Traveller Happiness”. I have to say as a procurement consultant, Traveller Happiness has never weighed heavily in my criteria for

At 3SIXTY we are preparing for hotel RFP season – that time of year when you think about your hotel

Risk management is a hot topic at the moment, but very little is known about the risks as they apply

Apple Pay has brought mobile payment technology into mass use, and in 2016 innovative corporates will increasingly adopt this technology

We frequently see guides to the top travel management companies in the country, but that’s all they are – guides.

Business travellers appear to be using mobile apps for pretty much the same reasons as their leisure counterparts, rather than

It’s now only a few weeks until the UK’s EU referendum. Important questions are being asked around the potential impact

Travel management companies are employed to find the best airfares on the market, but how do you ensure your TMC

If you are new to meeting and event planning here are a few tips to consider that may help achieve

After the RFP process has been completed and the supplier’s successful sales team have sailed off to their next project,

Business travel programmes are being undermined due to travellers still booking through non-traditional channels, a recent study has found. According

Data compiled for the GTMC seems to answer the question we have all been asking since Lufthansa imposed a controversial

Travel risk management programmes were tested to the limit again last week following the atrocious incidents in Brussels, just months

New technologies enabling travellers to book anywhere while their companies capture the booking data have become one of the hottest

More options than ever are being made available to enhance the time business travellers spend on the move and their

Does loyalty have less of a role in the wider airline strategy than in years gone by? Probably not, but

The sharing economy – I get it, I really do, I’m just not sure if it’s because I’m Generation X

Travel management companies are employed to find the best airfares on the market, but how do you ensure your TMC

Oil companies are not overly familiar with cost saving programmes but the unprecedented drop in oil prices has forced many