Association Partners
As an official partner of this year’s show, the aim of the Buying Solutions pavilion is to update the public sector on best practice procurement and increase adoption of the travel and fleet service framework agreements. From air and rail through to hotels and specialist or general booking services, Buying Solutions’ legally compliant framework agreements provide access to the most cost effective and efficient services to meet your travel needs. Visitors will also benefit from conference sessions and advice clinics discussing public sector specific issues, including travel policy and the benefits of directly negotiated deals. www.buyingsolutions.gov.uk
Founded in 1967 to represent the business interests of just six companies, the Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC) has grown in both size and stature to become the UK’s leading professional body, promoting not only the interests of its members and partners but of the entire business travel community. www.gtmc.org
The HBAA represents the collective interest of the parties involved in the procurement and management of conference, meetings and accommodation in the UK and internationally. Celebrating its second decade, the HBAA is recognised as the pre-eminent association and driving force of professionalism for the sector. www.hbaa.org.uk
Members join the association to increase their knowledge and expand their contacts network, combining these to improve their company’s business travel programme and their own career development opportunities at the same time. ITM delivers these benefits through an integrated programme of conferences and events, research and reports, on and off-line communications and vocational qualifications and training. www.itm.org.uk
Travel management is a specialized business function that balances employee needs with corporate goals, financial and otherwise. Travel management ensures cost tracking and control, facilitates adherence to corporate travel policies, realizes savings through negotiated discounts, and serves as a valuable information center for employees and managers in times when travel is not as smooth and carefree as it used to be. www.nbta.org