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BT Week preview 2009
Welcome to the official Business Travel Week preview from
31 BT Show research
ttgbusiness: 2009 marks the launch of Business Travel Week,
Analysing the results of a survey polling
taking place during February 9-13 at multiple venues across
corporate travel buyers’ views on the
current climate and state of the market
central London. It’s a dynamic mix of exhibitions, conferences,
awards and networking events, providing Europe’s
32 BT Week news
vibrant corporate travel market with five days of
Seminars, launches, new technology...
focused, stimulating, deal-making activity. For the what are the week’s key events?
week’s highlights, see p32.
34 Keynote speakers
At the heart of Business Travel Week is the Who’s who? And what are they talking
Business Travel Show, which celebrates its 15th
about? The leading industry figures
anniversary this year. Around 200 global travel
speaking at the show
suppliers will launch hundreds of new products.
The show’s programme features 47 sessions,
including seven keynotes, six panel debates,
six case studies, industry discussions, seminars,
workshops and training streams.
There’s no hiding from the fact the business
travel industry is entering a tough year, with
UK business leaders going so far as to claim our
economy is in “frightening decline”. The good
news is that it’s the people who save money
who will survive a recession – this includes you.
When costs need to be cut and budgets need
to work harder, companies need the expertise
of a professional buyer more than ever. But the
pressure’s on for you to be at the top of your game.
The time is ripe for negotiating deals, finding new
suppliers, discovering new products and
services. The place to do all this is the Business
Don’t miss it: to
register for the
Travel Show. I look forward to seeing you there.
Business Travel Show,
visit businesstravel
David Chapple, Business Travel Show director show.com
ttgbusiness.com❖ february/march 2009
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