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ITM outlook
Advito's George Odom chats about integrated travel and meetings
Integrated travel and meetings is complex, but ITM also promises sizable savings for corporate travel programs. The key to getting started lies in asking—and answering—the right questions, Advito’s George Odom told Business Travel News in a recent interview.
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Congrats to our clients
Lockheed Martin, Siemens and WellPoint earn BTN recognition
Congratulations to Lockheed Martin’s Mark Stansbury, Siemens’ Steven Schoen and WellPoint’s Cindy Heston, chosen by Business Travel News as three of the best business travel practitioners in the U.S. for 2013.
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2014 Advito Industry Forecast
A graphical guide to combating hotel costs
Hoteliers will look to raise corporate rates by 4% to 6% in 2014, but those price hikes will only stick in a few key business cities, predicts market-leading consulting firm Advito, an arm of BCD Travel.
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For your calendar: Upcoming Twitter chat
BCD Travel expert will tweet the secrets of traveler behavior
Your travel program’s success depends on travelers’ behavior. Join our upcoming Twitter chat to understand why they do what they do—and what you can do to guide travelers toward smart choices.The Twitter chat kicks off at 11 a.m. EDT, Friday, Oct. 11.
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VAT reclaim
Take back the value-added taxes you’re leaving on the table
Companies are entitled to recover a significant portion of value-added taxes. Yet they often ignore the expense, and that disregard costs them: VAT adds up to roughly 5% of total foreign travel spend for businesses across the globe.
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Industry honor
BCD Travel chosen as most-admired TMC by readers of The Beat
The Beat’s Readers’ Choice Awards were based on a poll conducted this summer that asked readers to pick a company they "most admire for its policies, management style and service for business clients" in each of six supplier segments—airline, hotel, car rental, technology, payment systems and travel management.
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Market monitor: Thailand
Demand for exports slows, but growth still ahead
Thailand’s export and tourism-fueled economy remains steady, despite violent political protests in 2010 and severe flooding that crippled manufacturing in late 2011.
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BCD recommends: Sydney
A coastal city of natural beauty, diverse culture and robust commerce
Gifted with temperate weather, glistening white beaches and stunning harbor views, Australia’s largest city could win over visitors for its climate and beauty alone. But many come to Sydney for commerce.
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United Airlines flat-bed seats
Available on long-haul international flights from North American hubs
United Airlines now features 180-degree flat-bed seats and personal on-demand entertainment in the premium cabins on all scheduled, long-haul international flights from the airline’s eight North American hubs.
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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
A premier luxury hotel in Sydney
The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is in the commercial heart of the city, surrounded by Sydney’s favorite icons.
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Jet Airways
Smart Travel to India
Daily flights to India, morning and evening timings, and routing combinations at the same fare!
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New Shangri-La hotel
The Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai
Shangri-La opened its first property on the Puxi-side of Shanghai in July, bringing a whole new dimension to it’s historic location.
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