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  • Travellers' checksAs economic confidence continues to falter, 2012 looks set to be a tough year when it comes to negotiating corporate hotel programmes. Amon Cohen looks at how buyers can get the best rates for their travelling teams 08 September 2011
  • Taking control of chargesTravel buyers need to prepare for higher distribution fees, the Institute of Travel & Meetings has warned. The prediction comes in a report, examining how airlines propose to sell ancillary fees - the charges they make for extras such as checked bags or meals 08 September 2011
  • The birds and the feesAirlines will continue to introduce charges for services once provided for free this year, but travel managers can act to mitigate their impact. 14 April 2011
  • Strain timetableSmarter buying has meant cheaper tickets for travellers, but increasing demand and limited supply could derail buyers' efforts 14 April 2011
  • The giant panda in the roomChina is unlike any other country when it comes to developing a business travel programme, but ignoring it is no longer an option. 14 April 2011
  • Why bother integrating travel technology?Experts debate whether organisations can ever achieve harmony between their various travel management tools. 14 April 2011
  • Sound FXLess than a fifth of travel buyers are effectively managing charges for converting currency. Here's how to deal with fluctuating exchange rates. 14 April 2011
  • One world, one TMCConsolidating with a single travel management company globally may sound advanced, but is becoming standard practice for buyers. Here is a beginners' guide to making a smooth transition. 14 April 2011
  • Flights of fancyPeople continue to use private aircraft when justified. It's not all about circular water-beds in the back of the plane. 14 April 2011
  • The taxman comethGovernments are taking greater interest in the tax status of employees when they work abroad, and travel managers can make sure their firm is not caught out. 14 April 2011
  • All aboard for savingsIf bosses lead by example, it's much easier to motivate staff to make changes to their own travel habits. So says a study of the cost-conscious traveller conducted by American Express 28 October 2010
  • Economy classWith major changes in the airline industry, crisis planning under the microscope and pressure sometimes too much on meetings spending, travel specialists need to manage programmes even smarter, says Amon Cohen 28 October 2010
  • Stamp of approvalEnsuring visas are in order is usually a tortuous task, but enlisting professional help in plenty of time can make a real difference 28 October 2010
  • When trouble eruptsEnsuring visas are in order is usually a tortuous task, but enlisting professional help in plenty of time can make a real difference 28 October 2010
  • The bigger pictureThink corporate strategy rather than tactics when measuring travel programme performance that's one of the key points in a new travel management white paper. Amon Cohen reports 28 October 2010
  • Enemy of the stateThe government has public sector travel in its sights as it looks to cut £6.2 billion from this year's budgets. Mark Frary looks for bookable savings. 28 October 2010
  • Consolidated AirlinesWhether it's joint ventures, alliances or full-blown mergers, carriers are joining forces, but will this integration mean less competition and higher ticket prices? 28 October 2010
  • Big dealNow that the travel management company you choose will steer your whole programme rather than sell flights to you, choosing the right one has become more important than ever. Amon Cohen provides a beginner's guide 28 October 2010
  • Telepresent and connectedEnthusiasm about a more lifelike type of videoconferencing is spurring closer integration between travel and virtual conferencing management, finds Amon Cohen 28 October 2010
  • Fantasy forumEnthusiasm about a more lifelike type of videoconferencing is spurring closer integration between travel and virtual conferencing management, finds Amon Cohen 28 October 2010
  • Putting off the RitzIn these cash-strapped times, not only must meetings cost less but they must be seen to cost less 28 October 2010
  • Room for negotiationWith major changes in the airline industry, crisis planning under the microscope and pressure - sometimes too much - on meetings spending, travel specialists need to manage programmes even smarter, says Amon Cohen 21 October 2010
  • A life of luxuryCamels and film star Ray-Bans - it's all in a day's work for Andrew Swift, global sourcing director at WhiteConcierge. Paul Snell discovers what 'high net worth individuals' demand from buyers 27 May 2010
  • An agenda for changeProcurement has a greater say in events policy as firms look to control spend. Des McLaughlin suggests some more methods to influence strategy 13 May 2010
  • Reach for the starsSouth Africa aims to be one of the top destinations for conferences, but there is still work to be done. Alan Newton looks at Africa's burgeoning events and meetings industry 13 May 2010
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  • Hong Kong skyline and traditional boat © Shutterstock Higher travel costs expected this yearDelegates at the Business Travel Show in London were told Asia's hotel prices will rise dramatically in 2012, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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