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
The digitization, the control of the new categories of expenditure, the unification of travel applications, globalization, dynamic rates or new distribution protocols are some of the challenges facing travel managers for the coming year, according to the conclusions of the conference held by Forum Business Travel in Bilbao;These are some of the challenges facing travel managers in the coming year, according to the conclusions of the conference held by Forum Business Travel in Bilbao and Valencia, which is holding its meetings in these two cities for the first time.
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Gebta, the association that represents the main corporate travel agencies in Spain, held its annual convention last week, where it confirmed its growth in representation and reiterated its willingness to continue on this path, as well as to increase the number of associated suppliers. Leer más
Four out of ten Spanish business travelers use corporate cards for personal purchases, according to a study commissioned by CWT. This figure, which is in line with the global average, is lower than in Europe and the Americas, which stand at 46%, and the Asia-Pacific region, which stands at 38%.
The Spanish business traveler's use of corporate cards to make personal purchases is also lower than in Europe and the Americas, which stand at 46%, and in the Asia-Pacific region, which stands at 38%. Leer más
A year after international hotel chains implemented more restrictive cancellation policies, the number of cancellations continues to rise, according to a study by HRS. This is costing client companies an additional 4%, so many are negotiating more flexible cancellation fees. Leer más
The implementation of the Package Travel Act will mean a minimum cost overrun for travel agencies, according to an analysis carried out by Intermundial. In addition, the company sends a reassuring message to the sector and assures that the implementation of the new directive will greatly benefit agency clients, who will see their rights as consumers strengthened. Leer más