industry alert
August 9, 2007
I. Join us at the Philadelphia BTA meeting on September 25.
Business Travel Coalition (BTC) will provide a travel industry update at the beautiful ACE Center just outside Philadelphia; visit http://tinyurl.com/2lvbpc for registration details.
2. Join a Signatory Letter to the EC to protect your vital interests!
The European Commission is virtually moments away from rendering hollow the CRS Code of Conduct that protects consumers, corporate buyers and TMCs vis-à-vis full airfare content, data privacy safeguards and pricing discipline in the marketplaces for travel distribution and air transportation services in Europe. To review and join a Signatory Letter to the Commission go to http://businesstravelcoalition.com/advocacy/campaigns/99.html.
3. Hold-The-Date: September 20, Brussels, Belgium
On September 20 in Brussels, the International Airline Passengers’ Association and Business Travel Coalition will conduct a CRS Customer Leadership Hearing to communicate to the European Commission and EU Parliament the concerns of the customer of the air transportation system regarding deregulation of the computer reservation system industry in Europe. The Commission’s work has now reached a critical stage. For more information, and to register (free, but limited seating), visit http://www.AdvancedSurvey.com/default.asp?SurveyID=54820.
4. The Registered Traveler (RT) program is full steam ahead.
RT 2.0 is moving forward in North America and internationally. There is no better expert to present to your travel or purchasing organization, or client gathering, than Fred Fischer, SVP, FLO Corporation. What’s more, a presentation by Fred between now and the end of the year will come with some unique extra benefits for your members or clients. Call Fred at 336-499-5683 for availability and additional information.
5. Join a BTC Webcast on September 11 regarding travel distribution woes in Canada.
BTC will conduct a Webcast at 12pm (EDT) on September 11 to update the industry on the problems travel management companies and corporate travel managers are experiencing in Canada with airfare fragmentation and the associated expensive workarounds. Low-fare pioneer WestJet will also make a brief presentation and limited-time offer to corporate travel managers. To register for this free Webcast, visit http://www.AdvancedSurvey.com/default.asp?SurveyID=54361.
6. Participate in the Society for Collegiate Travel Management’s 20th Annual Conference September 16 to 18.
BTC will be Keynoting the Opening Session of this venerable event being held at the Marriot Horseshoe Bay Resort. To register, or secure information on sponsorship, please visit http://www.sctm-iu.org/2007sctm/.
7. Don’t forget BTC; we need your support!
Subscribe to Travelogue or sign up for a BTC distribution list at http://businesstravelcoalition.com/.