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A number of travel agencies use the Amadeus Bistro Portal price comparison and offer system for hotel-only searches, but then book the stays via other computer reservation systems such as BEWOTEC GmbH or Sabre Corporation. Ljiljana Budalic from Amadeus Leisure IT is now addressing concerns that this might no longer work in the future. #amadeus #bistroportal #sellingplatformconnect #travelagencies #traveltech

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Strict business travel policies can backfire! 🤯 In partnership with YouGov, we surveyed 3,666 Europeans and found 3 reasons employees ditch the rules: ❌ Unclear Policies: Employees need to know what's expected. ❌ Inconvenient Options: Limited travel choices lead to non-compliance. ❌ No Motivation to Comply: Rewards boost engagement. Solution? Build a policy for your employees, not against them. Read our latest blog ‘Keeping Employees Happy: Reimagine Compliance in Your Business Travel Policy Programme’ to help build a travel policy that works for both your employees and your company: https://lnkd.in/d72i2KEF  👇 #businesstravel #travelpolicy #blog #feelFREENOW

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Beds Value not only streamlines the booking process for #travelagents but also provides access to a broader range of options and ensures cost-effectiveness and reliability compared to traditional offline methods. This ultimately translates to improved service delivery and customer satisfaction in the competitive #travel industry. 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍: 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: Beds Value aggregates offers from a wide network of suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and access to exclusive deals. This helps agents offer attractive #packages to their clients while maintaining profitability. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: The platform is designed to be user-friendly, with intuitive interfaces that simplify the booking process. This ensures that even less tech-savvy agents can efficiently use the software to meet their clients' needs. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Beds Value offers integration options with existing systems and customization capabilities to tailor the platform to specific agency requirements. This flexibility allows agents to streamline their operations and enhance productivity.

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A new study from VDR - Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. shows 95% of travel managers are looking at fundamentally rethinking travel processes. But true change means rethinking #businesstravel entirely... Going back to basics allows reframing travel's purpose around what matters - value and impact. And we see/read that debates in the industry are very much focused on chances to design travel to serve higher goals. Maximizing ROI and benefits per trip while minimizing environmental footprint is crucial. By scrutinizing core objectives, travel's true worth comes into focus. Sustainable change starts from scratch. Those boldly rethinking travel will see clearest returns, engaged staff and greener legacy. https://lnkd.in/eeWpyWdC

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🌍 Travel managers in Europe are feeling optimistic! In Spain and the Netherlands, a striking 91% share this positive outlook. Why? It’s all about the opportunities and the renewed energy in the travel sector. ✈️ 🔮 Looking forward, 69% of travel managers expect travel volumes to rise in 2024. The future is bright, and we’re excited to see what’s next! Read more in 2024 Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition: https://okt.to/ZI4upT #BusinessTravel #TravelManagers #TravelIndustry #Europe

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Travel managers are facing unprecedented challenges with tighter budgets and increased travel disruptions, as highlighted by the latest SAP Concur survey. Homelike is here to support you with cost-effective, flexible, and comfortable furnished apartments. We address every pain point, from reducing accommodation costs and providing flexible booking options to offering inclusive, secure, and sustainable travel solutions. Ensure your team travels efficiently and comfortably with Homelike. Discover how we can solve your corporate travel challenges today. #CorporateTravel #TravelSolutions #Homelike

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How effective is your website at converting traffic into reservations? A high-performing booking engine is essential to drive more direct reservations, and these 11 tips for optimizing onsite bookings will boost your bottom line: https://lnkd.in/d_aDrsHK

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Check out the interview with Javier Campo, VP of Commercial, Europe, Hospitality, Amadeus in Hospitality Ireland's digital magazine as he shares highlights from our recent survey on travel technology investment trends. "According to the research, across the sector, hoteliers are indicating an increase in investment in technology by 16% in the coming 12 months. This is compared to a 14% increase across the travel industry as a whole. It gives us a clear indication that hoteliers understand the value that technology and innovation can deliver, as they think about their overall objectives." Find the full article beginning on page 88: https://hubs.la/Q02G4_sb0

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Advent calendar Day 7 🎄 Must-have tools for reception teams! Reception work can be a juggling act, but the right tools can make it so much easier! Today, we’re sharing some top recommendations to help streamline tasks, improve guest interactions, and keep everything running smoothly: ✨ DeepL – Break the language barrier and communicate with guests from around the world. ✨ Dashlane - Manage passwords securely and effortlessly, so your team can access the tools they need without delays or stress. ✨ Dmbook Pro by LoungeUp by D‑EDGE – Optimise operations and improve internal communication with this all-in-one tool for hoteliers. ✨ Central Data Management Platform by D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions – Develop a one-to-one relationship with your guests and send them personalised and relevant communications. ✨ Grammarly – Ensure your emails and communications are flawless. Are your teams already using some of them? ✨ #D_EDGE #HotelTools #HospitalityTips

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🇩🇪 German fall travel demand grows to long-haul destinations 📊 🌏✈️ According to Deutscher Reiseverband (DRV) latest report on the German market, 78% of Germans who took long holiday trips in 2023 travelled abroad, a figure that gives a sense of the significance of this outbound market, also strong during autumn. As reported by fvw, based on our #travelintelligence, we unveiled some of the destinations that are becoming increasingly popular for German 2024 autumn getaways, and found out that long-haul destinations, particularly in the Middle East and Asia are gaining ground, even though the Mediterranean destinations are still the majority choices. 👉 Learn more about German emerging trends for autumn 2024 trips (In German) https://lnkd.in/dn6SCYBE #travel #tourism #dataintelligence #TravelTechnology #Mabrian #Germany #Reise #Deutschland

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What is the connection between Barrage and business travel? It's easy: Travelspot, our cutting-edge business travel management solution. Meet the team behind the platform management - Sanja & Tatjana, and hear all about the journey, expertise, and spirit that drive their success. Read more in our latest blog post! 👇 #TeamSpotlight #BusinessTravel #Travelspot

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𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN MULTIREISEN! OUR CUTTING_EDGE TECHNOLOGY IS TAILORED TO EMPOWER TRAVEL AGENTS LIKE YOU TO EXPAND YOUR OFFERINGS AND ENHANCE EFFICIENCIES . . . . . . . . . #fsbookings #multirisen #services #service #bus #hotels #hotelbookings #ticketing #cruise #ferries #offers #deals #bestdeals #travel #agents #travelling #destinations #agents #clients #bestdeals #deals

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Business travel is back — but what does that mean? With a more transient and global workforce, booking patterns and behaviors look a lot different than they did 5 years ago. To learn more about the factors driving the resurgence of business travel, we dug into Navan’s data and compared it to 2019 to define the new benchmarks of business travel. Top findings: • Travel booking volumes are consistently exceeding 2019, with bookings in 2024 averaging 118% of booking volume for Navan’s 2019 customer cohort. • Base flight prices are up 18% from 2019, while taxes and fees have increased by 25%. • The reasons for travel have shifted: Office visits (+500 bps) and conferences (+300 bps) are up, while customer visits have returned to their pre-pandemic share. • As consumer travel softens, bleisure travel bookings are up 4x YoY. Read the full report to learn how businesses are using travel to help drive company growth post-pandemic and what companies can do to prevent being left behind: https://lnkd.in/gX6uvJ2S

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🌍 Travel managers in Europe are feeling optimistic! In Spain and the Netherlands, a striking 91% share this positive outlook. Why? It’s all about the opportunities and the renewed energy in the travel sector. ✈️ 🔮 Looking forward, 69% of travel managers expect travel volumes to rise in 2024. The future is bright, and we’re excited to see what’s next! Read more in 2024 Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition: https://okt.to/6C1XRl #BusinessTravel #TravelManagers #TravelIndustry #Europe

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𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! Returning from IMEX Frankfurt last week, we were once again reminded just how many different destinations are available to buyers of group and incentive travel. Not only how many destinations, but also how many destination management companies, hotels, and entertainment options there are within each of those destinations. So how do you stay visible in such a crowded marketplace? Here are a couple of quick tips: 🔊 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: Review your content and images, and ensure they are still current and relevant, and addressing the needs of your potential clients. 🔊 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: Ensure you are present on all relevant platforms, using the same company identifiers and descriptions. 🔊 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: Are you posting content that is interesting to your potential clients on a regular basis? Of course, the above pointers assume that you have carefully identified your niche and your ideal client, and are not talking to 'anyone who.....'! If this all seems like too much work for you, when your day is spent actually managing the business and the clients you have, then we should talk. This is exactly where we, at CTT Consulting, can help support your marketing activities. DM for a link to our calendar, and a quick 30-minute no-obligation chat about how we can help - with monthly rates from just £399, can you afford to miss this opportunity? #contentcreation #SocialMediaDone4You #MarketingConsultancy

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Business Travel Executive Magazine writes "integrating meetings travel and transient spend sounds like a great idea. But the devil's in the details." At Groupize we believe that meetings and events that are managed offline or out of program, without technology, are impossible to monitor and track the leakage. Read more, https://lnkd.in/eSex8JEe #travelmanagers #meetingsandevents

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How Cytric Easy helps you set new standards for your travel management program? Check out this interview with Graeme Milne, Director Sales & Account Management for UK, Ireland and Nordics, about the latest functionalities of Cytric Easy by Amadeus, the integration with Microsoft Teams and the use of Generative AI.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dTr6cU96 #cytriceasy #technology #businesstravel #ai

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