ARC launched a corporate travel advisory board, which will include up to 18 members each serving two-year terms.

The board will "advise and engage with the ARC leadership team to assist the company in developing unique, industry-leading products and services." Nine travel management executives attended a kick-off meeting this week, representing various companies including BAE Systems, The Coca-Cola Company, Reed Elsevier, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Computer Sciences Corporation and 3M Company. Participants discussed the International Air Transport Associations' New Distribution Capability, data analytics, airline contracting and "pressing concerns within the corporate travel space," according to ARC. "Additional objectives of the board include providing industry insight into trends, marketing channel issues, corporate image and branding, and account management," according to ARC.