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The Business Travel Category
“Travel (& tourism)” contributes >9% of global GDP
UK businesses travel to facilitate their core business goals
Travel category management may sit in procurement, finance, HR, or
facilities
Managing Travel involves professional procurement alongside
strategic and tactical management of multiple areas in order to
deliver both cost avoidance and cost savings along with optimising
traveller wellbeing, staying on the right side of green and protecting
your organisation from risk in terms of employer liability
The Institute of Travel & Meetings is the leading professional body
for buyers, managers and suppliers of business travel and meetings
in the UK and Ireland
UK BUYER LED Professional association
1000+ UK Buyers and Travel Managers
40% have EMEA or Global responsibility
ITM calendar includes buyer only focus groups, buyer and supplier
forums and workshops, and numerous educational and social events
throughout the year
www.itm.org.uk
Purchasing Best Practices in Travel
• 1.0 : Traditional Model
• 2.0 : Open Booking
Compliance
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Get closer to your travellers
Get closer to your internal stakeholders
Stay connected with your peers
Get closer to your Travel Management Company
Thank You
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