NBTA registrations reflect upturn

MICE News
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Registration numbers for the 2010 US NBTA International Convention and Exposition are running ahead of last year.

The numbers reflect the recovery in global business travel and an increase in travel and expenses (T&E) spend, according to the National Business Travel Association (NBTA).


More than 2,150 delegates already have registered to attend the event, including more than 620 travel and meetings buyers and managers, an increase of 35 per cent over the same time last year.


NBTA president and chief executive Craig Banikowski said: “After a few challenging years, the economy is showing signs of improvement and executives are eager to get their teams back on the road to beat the competition. To many, attending the convention this year is more important than ever as they seek to navigate the new landscape of business travel.”


NBTA is this year focusing on the role of the travel manager in a recovering economy. Attendees will hear from industry leaders on containing costs, maximising Return on Investment (ROI), measuring effectiveness and managing demand to drive value in the new corporate culture of business travel.


Banikowski added: “We’re entering a new economy, one that most travel and meetings professionals are optimistic about. Travel spend is already on the rise; now is the time to grasp opportunities and plan ahead to ensure corporate travel programs are well-managed and cost effective.”


For more information about the 2010 NBTA Convention, to be held August 8-11 in Houston, Texas visit www.nbtaconvention.org

NBTA registrations reflect upturn

MICE News
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Registration numbers for the 2010 US NBTA International Convention and Exposition are running ahead of last year.

The numbers reflect the recovery in global business travel and an increase in travel and expenses (T&E) spend, according to the National Business Travel Association (NBTA).


More than 2,150 delegates already have registered to attend the event, including more than 620 travel and meetings buyers and managers, an increase of 35 per cent over the same time last year.


NBTA president and chief executive Craig Banikowski said: “After a few challenging years, the economy is showing signs of improvement and executives are eager to get their teams back on the road to beat the competition. To many, attending the convention this year is more important than ever as they seek to navigate the new landscape of business travel.”


NBTA is this year focusing on the role of the travel manager in a recovering economy. Attendees will hear from industry leaders on containing costs, maximising Return on Investment (ROI), measuring effectiveness and managing demand to drive value in the new corporate culture of business travel.


Banikowski added: “We’re entering a new economy, one that most travel and meetings professionals are optimistic about. Travel spend is already on the rise; now is the time to grasp opportunities and plan ahead to ensure corporate travel programs are well-managed and cost effective.”


For more information about the 2010 NBTA Convention, to be held August 8-11 in Houston, Texas visit www.nbtaconvention.org