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The results of our merger with CTM IN THIS ISSUE 10 | SLEEPING WITH THE
are already bearing fruit; this month ENEMY
alone with the launch of Lightning, INDUSTRY NEWS The world’s largest hotel chains are
a self booking tool that has the acquiring others as they jostle for
edge on its competitors. Read for 05 | GET STRUCK BY pole position in the league tables
yourself on page 5. LIGHTNING
Read all about CTMs self booking 12 | HOW TO BEAT THE
Regional UK carriers such as bmi tool debut, Lightning FRAUDSTERS
regional, CityJet and Flybe are Despite teething problems, a new
evolving our short-haul aviation payment method is making headway
market with new business models. in the business travel market
Read the detail on page 7.
13 | FUTURE PROOFING YOUR
The Middle East is a mixed bag of COMPANY
a region, with the likes of GTMC boss Paul Wait puts the case for
burgeoning, fast-paced UAE in stark why corporates should spend more,
contrast to those struggling for not less, on business travel
political stability and first world
status. Our partner International GREAT IDEAS
SOS shares their advice on travel
security for the region. See page 8. TRAVEL TRENDS
Iconic hotels such as The Savoy 07 | WINGS OVER EUROPE
Hotel in London, Raffles in Short-haul flying changed forever when
Singapore and The Plaza in New low cost carriers forced legacy carriers
York are now part of the French- to change their business model and now
owned Accor group of hotels. it’s given rise to regional carriers
Similarly, the funky W hotels now
belong to Marriott Hotel. 16 | NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
Consolidation is forcing ownership A little-known emirate, Ras Al
change faster than an Olympic Khaimah, is trying to emulate the
sprinter. Find out more on page 10. success of its near neighbours by
wooing the MICE market
Back on technology and we track
the rise of the virtual card, which CTM INSIGHT
may provide a payment solution for
infrequent travellers not eligible for 18 | NEW FACE OF CTM EMEA
a corporate card. See page 12. The European HQ in London has a new
CEO. Read all about this and other
On page 13, Paul Wait of the moves
GTMC extols the virtues of spending
more on business travel, while on 19 | SPEND, SPEND, SPEND
page 15 we profile four of the seven Industry survey points to a continued
emirates and round off the issue increase in business travel spending
with news from the industry at large
and CTM. Enjoy the read. 08 | SAFETY NET
Do your homework before visiting
Signature to come the Middle East as some parts have
greater security risks than others
Debbie Carling,
Chief Executive Officer EMEA
Travel Matters magazine is published four times a year by UK Headquarters,
Corporate Travel Management. One Carter Lane, London EC4V 5ER
Editor: Gillian Upton Design & Production: breakthegrid.co.uk T: + 44 (0) 20 7429 9600 F: + 44 (0) 20 7429 9605
On behalf of Corporate Travel Management: Scott Alboni. www.travelctm.co.uk
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, CTM To subscribe to Travel Matters, contact Scott Alboni at
cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Corporate Travel Management, on +44 (0) 207 429 9600 or
Printed by Vincent Press Limited, Dorking. email: scott.alboni@eu.travelctm.com
www.travelctm.co.uk
The results of our merger with CTM IN THIS ISSUE 10 | SLEEPING WITH THE
are already bearing fruit; this month ENEMY
alone with the launch of Lightning, INDUSTRY NEWS The world’s largest hotel chains are
a self booking tool that has the acquiring others as they jostle for
edge on its competitors. Read for 05 | GET STRUCK BY pole position in the league tables
yourself on page 5. LIGHTNING
Read all about CTMs self booking 12 | HOW TO BEAT THE
Regional UK carriers such as bmi tool debut, Lightning FRAUDSTERS
regional, CityJet and Flybe are Despite teething problems, a new
evolving our short-haul aviation payment method is making headway
market with new business models. in the business travel market
Read the detail on page 7.
13 | FUTURE PROOFING YOUR
The Middle East is a mixed bag of COMPANY
a region, with the likes of GTMC boss Paul Wait puts the case for
burgeoning, fast-paced UAE in stark why corporates should spend more,
contrast to those struggling for not less, on business travel
political stability and first world
status. Our partner International GREAT IDEAS
SOS shares their advice on travel
security for the region. See page 8. TRAVEL TRENDS
Iconic hotels such as The Savoy 07 | WINGS OVER EUROPE
Hotel in London, Raffles in Short-haul flying changed forever when
Singapore and The Plaza in New low cost carriers forced legacy carriers
York are now part of the French- to change their business model and now
owned Accor group of hotels. it’s given rise to regional carriers
Similarly, the funky W hotels now
belong to Marriott Hotel. 16 | NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
Consolidation is forcing ownership A little-known emirate, Ras Al
change faster than an Olympic Khaimah, is trying to emulate the
sprinter. Find out more on page 10. success of its near neighbours by
wooing the MICE market
Back on technology and we track
the rise of the virtual card, which CTM INSIGHT
may provide a payment solution for
infrequent travellers not eligible for 18 | NEW FACE OF CTM EMEA
a corporate card. See page 12. The European HQ in London has a new
CEO. Read all about this and other
On page 13, Paul Wait of the moves
GTMC extols the virtues of spending
more on business travel, while on 19 | SPEND, SPEND, SPEND
page 15 we profile four of the seven Industry survey points to a continued
emirates and round off the issue increase in business travel spending
with news from the industry at large
and CTM. Enjoy the read. 08 | SAFETY NET
Do your homework before visiting
Signature to come the Middle East as some parts have
greater security risks than others
Debbie Carling,
Chief Executive Officer EMEA
Travel Matters magazine is published four times a year by UK Headquarters,
Corporate Travel Management. One Carter Lane, London EC4V 5ER
Editor: Gillian Upton Design & Production: breakthegrid.co.uk T: + 44 (0) 20 7429 9600 F: + 44 (0) 20 7429 9605
On behalf of Corporate Travel Management: Scott Alboni. www.travelctm.co.uk
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, CTM To subscribe to Travel Matters, contact Scott Alboni at
cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Corporate Travel Management, on +44 (0) 207 429 9600 or
Printed by Vincent Press Limited, Dorking. email: scott.alboni@eu.travelctm.com
www.travelctm.co.uk
