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Yesterday I led a full-day workshop on travel procurement at NBTA’s annual conference.  We had a terrific group of about fifty folks participate.  About two-thirds came from travel backgrounds, and about a third came from the procurement side.  Lots of … Continue reading →

If you’re going to NBTA’s Convention in Houston next week, and you’d like to catch up – let me know!  I’ll arrive on Saturday afternoon, and leave on Wednesday afternoon.  No firm plans yet for dinner on Sunday or Monday, … Continue reading →

We’re moving into the hotel sourcing season, so take a moment and think about your favorite little black dress or your best power suit.  What makes it your favorite? And how the heck does this relate to hotel sourcing? Great … Continue reading →

You’ve all seen the pressure to reduce travel costs, and the corresponding interest in video conferencing.  The question I’m wrestling with is this:  Where does the travel manager fit in with the effort to cut travel via virtual meetings? Several … Continue reading →

Guest author Karoline Mayr shares her views on travel management in the article below.  Karoline is Deltek’s Senior Manager of Global Travel Procurement.  She is a candidate for NBTA’s Board as a Direct Member at Large. Following the deepest pitch … Continue reading →