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Business travel on the up but old problems linger onBy Stanley.Slaughter

ABTN’s resident expert Stanley Slaughter analyses the latest figures on business travel and finds that all is not as rosy as it seems in the world of... KEEP READING

Hotelier of the week: Phil McAveetyBy Sara.Turner

Phil McAveety, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide’s executive vice president and chief brand officer, muses on trends in design and technology, and... KEEP READING

A greener approach to travel managementBy BBT

With climate change back in the spotlight, Bob Papworth identifies the advantages of a greener travel policy... KEEP READING

Comment: The debit card debateBy BBT

Alex Mifsud, CEO of Ixaris, suggests the OFT's proposed banning of debit card fees should prompt travel managers to look closer at the cards they use... KEEP READING

The interview: HRG's David RadcliffeBy Sara.Turner

ABTN speaks to David Radcliffe, HRG’s CEO, about the relationships between travel managers and travel management companies, the distribution debate, and... KEEP READING

Hotelier of the week: John BeveridgeBy Sara.Turner

ABTN quizzes John Beveridge, general manager of Grand Hyatt Dubai and area director, on the peaks and troughs of Dubai’s hotel market in recent years,... KEEP READING

Old dogs and new tricksBy Stanley.Slaughter

Can changes in practice transform public sector companies' often-outdated methods? Bob Papworth finds out how much it's possible to teach – and if... KEEP READING

Old dogs and new tricksBy Bob Papworth

Can changes in practice transform public sector companies' often-outdated methods? Bob Papworth finds out how much it's possible to teach – and if... KEEP READING

The nagging concerns over railBy Stanley.Slaughter

While the business travel industry is welcoming what appears to be a rail renaissance, the route ahead is beset with difficulties, reports veteran... KEEP READING

The Interview: Virgin Atlantic's Corneel KosterBy Sara.Turner

Virgin’s director of operations, safety and security: "I think we’re going to see airport security become less intrusive, more smooth and less... KEEP READING

Hotelier of the week: Aldo MelpignanoBy Sara.Turner

ABTN speaks to Aldo Melpignano, development director at San Domenico Hotels, about the hotel business in Italy and why the big brands are failing to... KEEP READING

On managing small meetingsBy BBT

Small meetings are often overlooked when it comes to calculating return on investment, says Catherine Chetwynd – but at what cost?... KEEP READING

Comment: A perspective on low cost airlinesBy BBT

Understanding the true costs around low cost carriers is more complicated than you might think, says Paul East, chief commercial officer for Wings... KEEP READING

Hotelier of the week: Simon MahonBy Sara.Turner

ABTN speaks to Simon Mahon, general manager of Park Plaza County Hall in London, about training and recruiting the next generation of hoteliers.... KEEP READING

Car rental: the car businessBy BBT

The economic downturn has had an interesting effect on the car rental business, says Colin Ellson, inspiring a number of innovative developments...... KEEP READING

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