London, England, February 25 2010 – Even in these difficult economic times, companies are still seeing value in business aviation and are looking to increase business jet travel in 2010. (more…)

Lodge cards and invoices can now be broken down per traveller, to control spend and flag up opportunities for savings. Working out the total cost of every trip becomes easy.

London, February 9, 2010 – KDS, an international leader in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) travel and expense management, is today announcing an enhanced billing module for the company’s ‘KDS Corporate’ solution. (more…)

Corporate Social Responsibility not abandoned in the recession, but top managers should set a better example in choosing green travel

Business Travel Show, London, February 9, 2010 – According to a new global study, organisations are sticking with their commitment to greener travel, despite the recession, but bosses are felt to be setting a poor example in their own travel choices. (more…)

A good day at the Business Travel & Meetings Show at Earls Court. We had a good turn-out at the press conference for KDS’s annual business travel survey with the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE). Chris Crowley, SVP of Sales with BCD Travel, who is president-elect of ACTE, took part and impressed all with his easy-going, confident style. As usual, the survey revealed various interesting facts about Corporate Social Responsibility, but we singled out one as particularly newsworthy – bosses are apparently dragging their feet in setting a good example in green travel choices. Online coverage so far today looks good!

Daniel Pearce, managing editor of The Publican, will be leaving his position on 1 March to start as editor for Travel Trade Gazette. He can be reached at daniel.pearce@ubm.com. Caroline Nodder, interim executive editor of Travel Trade Gazette, will leave the publication and continue in her role as editor at The Publican.