Meeting and group sourcing is a service increasingly in demand by companies. Recognizing this need, hotel solutions provider HRS has launched a business line to help its clients conduct ongoing rate audits, as well as search and bookings with negotiated corporate rates, in addition to integrated payment through virtual systems.
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Three-quarters of executives prefer face-to-face meetings to virtual contact. According to a CWT survey of more than 1,000 companies in the Asia-Pacific region, 78% prefer to meet in person rather than use technology-based communication methods. The ability to establish closer relationships outweighs time and cost savings. Leer más
The main travel agency associations have issued a statement expressing their support for the program developed by Amadeus to implement the use of the NDC booking protocol. The agents value the integrative approach of the technology provider as opposed to what some describe as "unilateral imposition" by the airlines. Leer más
Renfe is working on the design of a five-year strategic plan (2019-2023) to address the opening to competition of passenger transport by train and that includes a low-cost AVE service. From 2020 onwards, European Union countries will have to accept the entry of other high-speed rail operators into the market. Leer más
Company add-on services now account for 10.7% of global revenue, according to a report by Idea Works Company and Car Trawler. Since 2010, when they began studying this phenomenon, sales from this concept have tripled. This year, they will reach $92.9 billion worldwide. Leer más
Nearly 70% of travel buyers say enforcing policies is one of the most challenging aspects of their job, according to a new report released by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with RoomIt by CWT. While travelers book in breach of travel policies to access their preferred accommodations and services, they are also largely unaware of their company's travel policies. Leer más