Who we are
The UK business travel, or travel management, market is estimated to be worth in excess of £25 billion per annum.
The Institute of Travel & Meetings is the recognised body for business travel, representing over 1,000 buyer and supplier members from 6 UK & Ireland regions. Membership represents nearly 50% of the FTSE 100, major government departments and NGOs and major limited liability partnerships such as law firms and accountants.
ITM provides the best possible support, information and opportunities to enable members to achieve best practice in managing travel spend effectively and to maximise the profitability of their organisations.
ITM promotes the belief that efficient and effective travel management requires good planning, strong negotiation skills, effective communication and a keen knowledge of current trends and business travel providers such as airlines, sea and ground transportation and hotel accommodation.
Acting as a purchasing body, the Institute regularly contributes to consultative groups involving suppliers, other related associations, government and NGOs.
In addition to working with an affiliated international partner in South Africa, called ITM Southern Africa, the association is both a partner of and the service provider for NBTA Europe, established by ITM and NBTA in 2010 to provide a single buyer-led network for Europe to undertake research, education, benchmarking and events for European travel and meetings management professionals.
