Silvia Magdaleno, global travel manager and business travel expert with long experience in international management, analyzes the current situation and the changes that companies have implemented in their travel policies. The interview was conducted live by Natalia Ros during the last session of Forum Business Travel, on November 5 at the NH Príncipe de Vergara hotel. Leer más
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a report revealing trends for the recovery of both leisure and business travel once the critical phase of the pandemic is over. The agency offers recommendations such as the removal of barriers and the definition of common security standards. Leer más
64% of companies believe that the virtual format is valid for both internal and external events. Faced with the digital transformation of the sector, 57% indicate that they have adapted and trained to face this new reality, while 40% already had previous knowledge. These are some of the conclusions of a survey conducted by MCI. Despite this, 60% expect to hold face-to-face events from mid-2021 onwards. Leer más
The chance of catching covid-19 on an airplane is 1 in 27 million, according to a study by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The organization has reached this conclusion by comparing the number of confirmed, probable and potential infections associated with a flight with the number of passengers who have traveled during the same period. Leer más
The role of the travel consultant may be more relevant than ever as travelers demand more support and problem solving from their travel agency, according to the report "The Travel Consultant of Tomorrow," published by Amadeus. Technology is the most valued skill set, along with emotional and other people skills, personalized approach and the advisory function. Leer más
The Business Travel sector will need two to three years to recover the figures of 2019, according to a study published by Gebta and Braintrust. Medium-sized companies, with a lower level of internationalization and a model based on the domestic market, are the most mobile in the covid-19 scenario. The crisis will provoke a notable movement, concentration and disappearance of suppliers. Leer más