Buying Managed Travel

Is managed travel broken? Or is it just in need of a major reset, similar to what occurred in 1995 as the drastic reduction and gradual elimination of airline commissions1 prompted evaluation of every service, process and cost? Identifying a litany of pain points and inefficiencies in managed travel today, the majority of 265 travel professional respondents to an online survey conducted this spring by The BTN Group and ALTOUR appear to be calling for that “reset.”

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Switzerland Tourism

Switzerland Tourism is the national marketing and sales organization for Switzerland. ST positions Switzerland as a tourism brand standing for quality, naturalness, authenticity, sustainability and modernity, under the overall concept of “Swissness”.

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Your guide to business traveler well-being

whitePaper | November 12, 2019

We’ve never had more ways to instantly connect with people halfway around the world, and yet we’ve never been so keen to meet our overseas colleagues, business partners and customers face to face. Traveling is at the heart of what we do and we believe business travel and creating these opportunities for our employees, customers and companies worldwide to interact in person brings great value. According to the Global Business Travel Association, global business travel spend is set to reach $1.7 trillion in 20221.

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COVID-19 AND THE FUTURE OF TOURISM IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

whitePaper | March 19, 2022

Tourism in the region has been rapidly transforming for decades. Rising regional incomes and shifting consumer consciousness have shaped the growth of intraregional travel and customer preferences. Global megatrends such as digitalization and globalization have also influenced the sector. Yet even among these major changes, the COVID- 19 pandemic stands as a milestone in tourism’s development in our region. Existing trends, such as digitalization, have been accelerated, and industry faces new demands in areas such as health and safety protocols. Many tourism businesses across the region are thus reimagining the future of tourism and their place in it.

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Conscious Comeback: Influencing a Sustainable and Regenerative Future for the Travel & Tourism Industry

whitePaper | July 20, 2021

The travel industry is at an inflection point as it recovers from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The confluence of a shift in consumer mindset, recognition of travel and tourism as an economic driver, and more robust acknowledgment on Wall Street of compatibility between profit and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, creates the optimal time to focus on a more sustainable future.

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STAY GREEN: THE CENTRAL ROLE OF THE HOTEL IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TRAVEL, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Carbon reduction is often the primary focus for business travel sustainability initiatives, as confirmed by research among travel managers and procurement officers commissioned for this report. While decarbonization is a critical imperative for the industry, reducing carbon is just one opportunity for improving overall sustainability across travel and meetings, particularly when it comes to the hotel stay. Here, being “green” is complex and encompasses waste management, energy and water conservation, and responsible sourcing – as well as wider sustainability goals such as social impact on employees and host communities.

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Opportunities For Transforming Coastal and Marine Tourism

whitePaper | June 6, 2022

About the Ocean Panel The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) is a unique initiative by 16 world leaders who are building momentum for a sustainable ocean economy in which effective protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity go hand in hand. By enhancing humanity's relationship with the ocean, bridging ocean health and wealth, working with diverse stakeholders and harnessing the latest knowledge, the Ocean Panel aims to facilitate a better, more resilient future for people and the planet

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MAKING TRAVEL INCLUSIVE FOR ALL

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Travel has probably crossed all of our minds at some point in the last few months. Holidays abroad, daytrips with the kids, or music festivals are all familiar summer experiences that require us to think about how we’ll get from A to B. But for disabled people, travelling anywhere is far from easy. For many, this summer has been one of renewed excitement and opportunity, with international travel being possible for the first time since the pandemic. Unfortunately, for people with disabilities, travel is all too often inaccessible, uncomfortable, and expensive. A recent survey found that two-thirds of the seven million Britons with limited mobility avoid flying altogether because it is so difficult.

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Switzerland Tourism

Switzerland Tourism is the national marketing and sales organization for Switzerland. ST positions Switzerland as a tourism brand standing for quality, naturalness, authenticity, sustainability and modernity, under the overall concept of “Swissness”.

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