White Papers

Sponsored by Country Inns & Suites, this white paper reviews hotel sourcing priorities for corporate travel managers and compares them with priorities of business travelers when on the road. Powered by two independent research studies, the paper shows where travel managers are doing a good job aligning hotel sourcing strategy with traveler needs—and highlights areas where improvements could be made in policy, procedure and communications. Produced by the BTN Group.

Strategic sourcing has emerged as a critical concept for corpora­tions looking to control meetings spend. It is also a logical first step to more holistic strategic meetings management. Understand the elements of sourcing success and get started now. A meetings management white paper presented by The BTN Group, sponsored by Cvent.

 The global economy has changed the way corporations do business. Even small and midsize companies are not only managing business in multiple countries, they are looking to globalize operations for more strategic business outcomes across the enter¬prise. As the second or third most controllable expense for most companies, corporate travel—and the programs implemented to manage this travel—have become a globalization priority for companies looking to impact the bottom line.    

Mobile technologies are providing new opportunities to influence travelers and under¬stand their behaviors. Until now, visibility into traveler decision-making on the road has been limited at best. New travel management tools have presented the possibility of reaching travelers at the point of need and increasing compliant behaviors even at a distanc

More companies are investing in mobility pro¬grams to manage frequent business travelers and other mobile workers. In order to influence travelers, drive compliance and realize cost sav¬ings, travel managers must broaden their tradi¬tional scope, understand mobility strategy and take advantage of the new opportunities that enterprise mobile travel management tools—and even the app environment—can provide today.

Social media has gained some traction throughout the managed travel industry. Are companies using it to the best advantage for their travel programs? Two arguments shape the debate, a handful of travel and procurement pros are leading the way.