Latest News
Below are the latest releases made by ITM about new projects, work completed or broad findings from research undertaken.
ITM SURVEY BENCHMARK SERVICE
The Institute of Travel Management has developed a travel booker and traveller survey template and benchmark service for members through its Member Benefit & Engagement working party.
HARRIS TO LEAVE ITM
The Institute of Travel Management has announced that Mark Harris, Head of Marketing and Communications at ITM, is moving on to concentrate on his outside interests. The association is looking for a successor for a revised role.
ITM TRAVEL BUYERS PROCESS TO CLAIM IN BA/VIRGIN FUEL CASE
ITM's contact with the sole appointed lawyers operating on behalf of UK companies in the Virgin/BA Fuel Surcharges case ensures as many ITM buyers as possible will make claims. Read on to understand what you need to do...
ITM VICE CHAIR ANNOUNCED
The Institute of Travel Management are delighted to announce that Jamie Hindhaugh, Head of Sourcing at the BBC, has been appointed Vice Chair of the association, and will succeed current chairman Caroline Strachan when she steps down on completion of her term of office in 2010.
ITM & GTMC CREATE REMUNERATION TASK FORCE
The Institute of Travel Management and GTMC have joined together to create a task force to challenge existing remuneration models and undertake tests on alternative systems.
ITM STAFFS UP FOR EXPANSION
The Institute of Travel management has started looking for two new staff to build upon the success already achieved. The General Manager and Industry Relations role were approved by the board on 30th May.
PROJECT ICARUS WINS SUPPORT FROM WWF
ITM's Project ICARUS has won a major endorsement by the owners of the world's most famous environmental logo, the panda. The WWF UK have produced a major piece of research and developed a campaign to reduce aviation emissions and are promoting the ICARUS Toolkit and Accreditation schemes as the methodology to use.
INDUSTRY AFFAIRS UPDATE
ITM's Industry Affairs Group operates to create links with UK government and the European Commission/Parliament to ensure members are up to date with forthcoming legislation and have the chance to contribute to consultation. In addition, the association takes a representative stance on a number of issues when warranted. This Industry Affairs Update provides a detailed analysis of 5 key issues identified through our Paragon network - CRS De-Regulation, Single European Skies, Mobile Phone use on aircraft, Sky Marshalls and airport charges.
ITM AGM VOTES IN NEW MEMBERSHIP
Members of the association voted during the Annual General Meeting at the conference in Dublin to make some significant changes to the association, not least the creation of a new tier of member.
ITM CONFERENCE SOLD OUT!
ITM has announced that its annual conference in Dublin this year has been sold out for the very first time.
ITM SEEKS CHAIR-ELECT TO CARRY ASSOCIATION FORWARD
The Institute of Travel management has started a search for its Chair-elect to take over the running of the assocation in January 2010.
AIRLINE ALLIANCES FAILING TO ADDRESS BUYER CONFUSION
The results from ITM's latest round of research suggests that buyers are yet to see beneficial results from airline alliances.
ITM TO ASSIST TRAVEL BUYERS IN BA/VIRGIN FUEL CASE
ITM's contact with the sole appointed lawyers operating on behalf of UK companies in the Virgin/BA Fuel Surcharges case ensures as many ITM buyers as possible will make claims. Read on to understand what you need to do...
ITM NE AND NW REGIONS MERGE
ITM announces the merger of the North East and North West Regions to form ITM North
ITM REPRESENTATION MEETS WITH EASYJET
On the 27th February representatives from ITM and easyJet met to discuss in detail the move by the airline to the GDS and the subsequent impact of fees on UK corporations and the market. Read details of that meeting here...
ITM SEEKS NEW STAFF
The Institute of Travel Management is looking to attract new talent to the organisation's secretariat in order to develop the associations marketing and communications activity.
ENTER THE DRAGONS
Have you ever had an idea for a new product or service that would revolutionise the way business travel is bought or supplied, but are reluctant to do anything about it for fear of being ridiculed?
DOUBLE BOOST FOR ITM AS MP’s BACK ICARUS INITIATIVE
ITM has received a double boost for its Project ICARUS environmental initiative. More than 50 MPs backed an Early Day Motion (EDM) submitted to parliament at the end of December.
ALASTAIR CAMPBELL TO SPEAK AT ITM CONFERENCE
ITM has announced that Alastair Campbell, Communications Chief under Tony Blair's premiership, will be a keynote speaker at the association's Conference in Dublin from 16th - 18th April.
New legislation reveals unhealthy practices in business travel
Despite the progression of corporate manslaughter legislation through Parliament, many British companies are still exposing themselves to significant risk, according to new research from the Institute of Travel Management (ITM)
Meetings remain last travel management frontier
Research published research from the Institute of Travel Management (ITM) shows that meetings, conference and events spend - so often referred to as the final frontier of travel management - is still some way from being conquered by organisations seeking to consolidate their meetings and transient expenditure.
Will Companies take Responsibility for Commuter Travel?
London – 10th July Changes in working practice are blurring the edges between commuter and business travel and this is leading companies to adopt more formal travel planning for both aspects of travel, according to new research by the Institute of Travel Management (ITM).
ITM ICARUS Environmental Awards for Suppliers - Goes Live today
The ITM ICARUS Environmental Awards for suppliers are designed to recognise supplier innovation and leadership in environmental impact reduction.
ITM Launches Environmental Accreditation For Buyers
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) today unveiled the next phase of its Project ICARUS initiative with the news that travel buyers can now apply for accreditation for their carbon reduction initiatives.
