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The interview: Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt Hotels CorporationBy Tom Otley

Hyatt’s chief executive talks to Tom Otley about the company’s latest expansion plans... KEEP READING

Q&A: Ruediger Bruss, ContinentalBy Rob Gill

Travel buyer Bruss explains his role on the Business Travel Show’s new advisory panel and how next year’s event will be even more buyer-friendly... KEEP READING

Analysis: the future of the UK's airportsBy Jonathan Hart

Jonathan Hart investigates the complex, controversial and increasingly fraught state-of-play for UK airports... KEEP READING

The interview: Dean Dacko, Malaysia AirlinesBy Tom Otley

Tom Otley talks to Malaysia Airlines' Dacko about increased superjumbo services and expansion plans... KEEP READING

The interview: Mark Spivey, Maritim HotelsBy Rob Gill

BBT talks to Maritim’s director of international sales about what the hotel chain offers corporate travel buyers... KEEP READING

Hotels report: top groups aim for growthBy David Churchill

As the number of international brands grows steadily, hotel groups are also pursuing growth into emerging markets, reports David Churchill... KEEP READING

Social media: Apps and managed travelBy Felicity Cousins

It sometimes seems there is an app for everything – but do they work in the world of managed travel? Felicity Cousins finds out more... KEEP READING

Green travel: the future of emissions trading for airlinesBy Stanley Slaughter

Does the EU’s emissions trading scheme for airlines have any future after the plan to charge non-EU airlines was postponed for a year? Stanley Slaughter... KEEP READING

Universal access: Disabled business travellersBy Anonymous

What’s life like for disabled business travellers? Mark Davidson looks at the issues for road warriors with a disability or long-term illness... KEEP READING

Analysis: Buyers face battle over hotel ratesBy Stanley Slaughter

The annual negotiations between corporates and hotels over rates look set to be the toughest for years. Stanley Slaughter reports on why buyers may no... KEEP READING

Analysis: Are buyers' voices finally being heard?By Stanley.Slaughter

Is the status of travel buyers on the rise?... KEEP READING

Experts divided: business travel consultantsBy Mark Frary

Consultants: a boon to procurement and a successful travel programme, or a case of the emperor’s new clothes? Mark Frary canvasses those in the know... KEEP READING

Avoiding the MICE trapsBy William Maxwell

William Maxwell gets advice from the experts on how to sidestep the pitfalls when buying and arranging meetings and events... KEEP READING

The Interview: Thomas Dubaere, AccorBy Rob Gill

UK managing director Dubaere talks about adding a touch of luxury to the budget hotel sector... KEEP READING

Analysis: time running out for deal on airline emissionsBy Stanley.Slaughter

Will the EU back down in the row over including airlines in its emissions trading scheme?... KEEP READING

Social media: user-generated online reviews – help or hindrance?By David Churchill

David Churchill investigates the power of the people... KEEP READING

Soapbox: Aleks Popovich, IATABy BBT

IATA’s Aleks Popovich urges the whole business travel sector to work together if they are to fly into the future... KEEP READING

Interview: Paul Kehoe, CEO, Birmingham airportBy Felicity Cousins

Felicity Cousins talks to Birmingham airport chief Paul Kehoe about changing the government’s aviation policy in favour of the regions and how BAA has... KEEP READING

Spare no expense...By Bob Papworth

Now, more than ever, a robust expense management system is seen as a vital weapon in the battle to control travel costs. Bob Papworth reports... KEEP READING

Gilt by association: why join a professional body?By Alex Blyth

Professional bodies claim to offer their members a variety of gains, from networking and educational opportunities to enhanced salaries and career... KEEP READING

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