Diary of events 2013
March 6-10 ITB Berlin global travel trade show, Berlin Messe
www.itb-berlin.de/en/
March 19-21 International Confex, Excel London
www.international-confex.com
March 25-27
GIBTM Exhibition, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi
www.gibtm.com
April 16-18 ITM Conference 2013, Beaumont House Hotel, Old Windsor, Berkshire
www.itm.org.uk
April 21-23 ACTE Global Education Conference, Marriott Marquis, New York
www.acte.org
April 26-28 GTMC Conference 2013, Hotel Arts, Barcelona
www.gtmc.org
April 30 ACTE/Management Solutions (UK) Travel & Expenses forum, Grange City Hotel, London
www.acte.org
May 9-12 Advantage Conference, Trade Fairs and Congress Centre, Malaga
www.advantageconference.co.uk
June 11-13 America Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings (AIBTM) Expo, McCormick Place, Chicago
www.aibtm.com
August 4-7 GBTA Convention, San Diego Convention Centre, California
www.gbta.org
August 21-22 ACTE Asia Education Conference, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
www.acte.org
September 2-4 China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings (CIBTM) Exhibition, China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing
www.cibtm.com/en/
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September 23-25 GBTA Europe Conference, Prague
www.gbta.org
November 4-7 World Travel Market, Excel London
www.wtmlondon.com
November 19-21 Phocuswright Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
www.phocuswrightconference.com
WITH THE CONTINUATION of a weak economy in Europe, 2013 is undoubtedly shaping up to be another year in which travel buyers need to make maximum use of their skills, knowledge and relationships. ITM recently issued a research report, Industry Outlook 2013, that helps highlight what buyers need to look out for this year. The research includes forecast data across the various sectors of the industry and has been designed to help members create their strategies. First, and what comes as no surprise, is that the volume of transactions is falling – this is a trend we saw clearly in 2012
2013 ITM update
INFORMATION IS POWER
with continued growth in the use of apart-hotels and serviced apartments. Car rental rates are likely to take different turns in different regions in 2013: in EMEA, they are set to jump sharply in France and drop in Italy; moderate increases of 2-3 per cent are expected in Germany, Russia and the UK. Cards will be the ultimate tools for procurement this year – a way of reconciling the booking to the charge, and preventing fraud and abuse because of their data capture and tracking. Near field communications, the technology that means smartphones can exchange information with other devices in close proximity, is another one to watch in 2013. Expense management is likely
The volume of transactions is falling – this is a trend we saw clearly in 2012
and it is inevitable that organic change is very much needed due to advances in technology and changes in the economy. The travel management companies (TMCs) will need to look to find other means to replace this declining revenue. In the aviation sector, the International Civil Aviation Organisation predicts traffic increases in all regions and, with carriers exerting tight restraint on capacity, fares look certain to rise. Fare increases are expected in almost all markets across the globe, with forecasters predicting moderate increases in EMEA and in Asia- Pacific, but stronger growth in the Americas.
In the hotel sector, one trend is new properties, particularly in Asia-Pacific, in countries such as India. Closer to home, rates in London are expected to rise in 2013,
to escalate in popularity, too, as this is not just a method of employee reimbursement but a powerful data collection and amalgamation tool. It is clear we are already into another tough year, but buyers, when armed with the right information, have the expertise to cope with the challenges ahead. Information is power, and power is one thing we at ITM aim to bring to our members. ITM’s research was supported by TCG Consulting, who provided the forecast data. The Industry Outlook 2013 report is free to ITM Business members. To join ITM and receive a copy, go to
www.itm.org.uk
MARCH/APRIL 2013
DIANE STEED Head of sales and marketing, Institute of Travel & Meetings
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