Half of European travel professionals believe that intermediaries still play a key role in the industry, while 24% think their position is becoming less important and 26% believe that consumers prefer to avoid intermediaries. In Spain, 67% give a key role to commercial operators, according to a study by The Blueroom Project. Leer más
The increase in company travel budgets for business travel is nearly double what was initially forecast for 2015, according to the American Express Global Business Travel EVP Barometer 2015. One-third of travel managers surveyed plan to increase their travel budgets over the next three years. Leer más
The share of travelers required to obtain a visa to enter a country continues to decline, to the point where it is now the lowest in history. In 2015, 39% of the world's population could travel for tourism purposes (leisure or business) without obtaining a traditional visa before departing on a trip, down from just 23% in 2008, according to a UNWTO report.
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80.2% of companies with headquarters or branch offices in Spain have approved an internal policy for travel expenses, according to a survey conducted by Forum Business Travel in collaboration with Notilus and Diners Club Spain. These results demonstrate the generalization of end-to-end policies, which are based on more management methods from the start of the trip. Leer más
Devices connected to hotel wi-fi networks worldwide increased by 30% in 2015, with combined consumption doubling the volume of the previous year, according to a study by Eurona that collects data from 45,000 rooms.
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The first balance of Fitur 2016 shows a new record in participation and international weight: a total of 125,000 professionals, with a high international presence; 9,605 companies from 165 countries, with a 4% growth in foreign companies, and 178 new exhibitors. In addition, it has consolidated its position as a business forum, with the concentration of 6,200 scheduled appointments, a 25% increase
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