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Latest news and press releases from ITM:

ITM Trending Survey Reveals Buyer & Supplier Priorities for 2024
According to the latest Institute of Travel Management (ITM) Trending Survey of buyer members...

Travel Managers Discuss 2024 Programme Objectives, Hotel RFPs and Data Accuracy
Travel programme objectives for next year and hotel RFPs were among the key topics on the agenda at ITM’s latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange (BKE) held on 10 October.

ITM Sustainability Taskforce Publishes Guide to Help Buyers Build Responsible Travel Programmes
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has published a guide to help its buyer members develop policies...

Travel Policy Shifts, Managing Re-Shopping Tools and Virtual Card Payments
Travel Policy Shifts in Class of Air Travel; Managing Re-Shopping Tools; and Virtual Card Payment Challenges are Key Topics at Latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange

What is an SME? And why is it such a ‘magical’ business travel market segment?
Our CEO, Scott Davies explains in this article which first appeared in The Business Travel Magazine

Sustainability, Rail Content and TMC Service Levels are Key Topics at the Latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange
How to embed sustainability into corporate travel programmes is high on travel buyers’ agendas as they seek to drive traveller compliance and find accurate ways to measure carbon emissions

ITM Distribution Taskforce Publishes Airline Retailing Guide to Help Buyers Navigate Accelerated Changes
ITM has published an Airline Retailing Guide to support buyers with the transition to new distribution models...
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RFPs, Online Booking Tools, and DE&I Travel Policy are Key Topics at Latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange
Buyers continue to feel challenged by NDC and any future changes in content distribution across the supply chain...

Buyers Reveal Hotel Rate and Compliance Challenges
Buyers are experiencing unprecedented challenges this year in terms of negotiating corporate hotel rates and...

Direct ATPI to neutralise carbon emissions from ITM energise
Direct ATPI to neutralise carbon emissions through UK regenerative farming and clean cookstoves in Nepal projects

ITM Sets Up Distribution Taskforce to Bring Voice of Travel Buyer to Forefront of Airline Retailing Changes
Airfare distribution and NDC are currently causing a major issue for many travel managers...

NDC and Airline Distribution Continue to Dominate Discussions at Latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange Session
Buyers are continuing to face major challenges with...

ITM Launches Sustainability Taskforce to Help Buyers Shape Responsible Travel Programmes
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has launched a campaign to help buyers tackle...
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Travel Managers Discuss Current Challenges and Trends at Latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange Session
Travel managers are currently battling challenges with air content distribution and...

ITM boosts ‘energise’ conference with focus on distribution challenges, sustainability and wellbeing
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) is aiming to help buyers...
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Nominations Open for 2023 ITM Achievement Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2023 ITM Achievement Awards, recognising individuals and teams across the business travel community for their accomplishments in the last 12 months.
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ITM Announces New Chair of Board of Directors
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has announced that...

New Intake of Buyer & Supplier Members join ITM Mentoring Programme
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) is continuing to expand its acclaimed Mentoring Programme into 2023
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ITM Taskforce Pivots to Support Buyers with Reality of Current Challenges
ITM buyer members are facing enormous pressure due to ongoing post-Covid supply chain disruption
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All In The Planning
ITM CEO Scott Davies wonders if it's worth making plans in these uncertain times

ITM Taskforce Publishes 'Future Role of The Travel Manager' Resource
Download the new resource today

The ITM Achievement Awards
Celebrating the winners of the the inaugural ITM Achievement Awards

Buyers call for transparency over servicing issues
ITM Buyers Call for Transparency from TMCs and Suppliers Regarding Staff Shortages

Winners of the ITM Gala Awards 2022
Announced at the black-tie gala evening at the ITM Conference in Birmingham.

ITM Survey Reveals Buyers Face Challenges and More Responsibilities Despite Lower Travel Volumes
Only 28% of respondents said they are expecting travel to return to pre-pandemic levels.

ITM Launches Campaign to Support Future Role of the Travel Manager
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has launched a campaign to help buyer members...

ITM Announces Renewed Partnership as Exclusive UK & Ireland Representative for GBTA in Europe
ITM is delighted to announce the re-launch of its partnership with GBTA

ITM Announces 2022 Mentoring Programme
Applications open for third year intake of mentee candidates to commence in March

ITM Buyer Survey Reveals Priorities and Challenges for 2022
Managing the return to travel high on the agenda, followed by Duty of Care & Traveller Wellbeing

ITM Board Directors and Associate Director Roles Available
Vacancies now open... apply today!

ITM Taskforce Publishes Guidance for Buyers to Tackle Challenges of EU Travel Rules
Travel managers must act now to assess the potential impact of EU travel regulations

ITM PSD2 Taskforce Publishes SCA Guidance for Buyers
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has published a new resource; �Preparing for PSD2�.

Why We're Off to Westminster
Enough is enough, says Scott Davies, CEO of ITM, as the travel industry heads to Westminster for the

ITM Launches New TaskForce
ITM Launches Campaign to Clarify EU Border Regulations as Buyer Members Plan Return to Business Trav

Traveller Sentiment
Scott Davies reflects on a session at the ITM's recent conference when some surprising insights came

ITM expands mentoring programme
ITM is expanding its 2021 Mentoring Programme on July 1 with a second intake of candidates

UK delays payment authentication standards implementation until 2022
The mandatory implementation of Strong Customer Authentication in the United Kingdom for e-commer...

In Good Times And Bad
Scott Davies, CEO of ITM, outlines how the organisation is supporting the industry

ITM PDS2 Taskforce Makes Significant Progress in Driving Industry Dialogue
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has completed the first phase of its Payment Services Direc

ITM Announces Keynote Conference Sessions with Global Airline Bosses
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) announces two leading aviation speakers

ITM Calls for Industry Collaboration on PSD2 Rules
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has launched a campaign calling for industry collaboration.

ITM Unveils Keynote Speaker and Ground-breaking Tech Platform for �Revive� Conference
Gary Neville joins ITM Revive!

Helping Hand
It�s time to reach out and support those whose careers have been displaced, says ITM's Scott Davies

ITM Boosts Support for Buyer and Supplier Members with New �Community� Programme
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) is enhancing its membership offering significantly with the

Comment from ITM CEO | 2021 a sense of optimism
How do we begin to assess a year like 2020 ?

The Government pledges to aid small businesses
The Government has announced a series of measures to provide economic support to businesses and...

Emerging trends in business travel in 2020
Both buyers and suppliers of business travel must keep their eyes and ears open to emerging trends a

ITM Top 2020 Priorities Survey Results Revealed
Traveller wellbeing & content accessibility are high on agenda; Brexit regs ranked low

ITM announce 'thrive'
The industries leading business travel event returns to Brighton in 2020

ITM Raises a huge £22,118 for Women’s Aid
A special thank you to all of our members from Women's Aid

ITM Announce Winners of Buyer Achievement Awards 2019
The awards recognise excellence across the business travel industry

WINiT to feature at ITM Conference 2019
WINiT To Deliver Women�s Leadership Development Session at ITM Conference 2019

ITM announces new board directors
ITM is pleased to announce the appointment of five new ITM board directors

ITM Ireland Award Winners 2018 Announced
Recognising business travel excellence in Ireland

ITM Raises £20K for Teenage Cancer Trust
ITM�s fundraising gala dinner 'raises the game� on fundraising

ITM Announce Winners of Buyer Achievement Awards 2018
The awards recognise excellence across the business travel industry

ITM Announces New CEO
We are delighted that Scott Davies has been appointed as the new CEO of ITM.

ITM launches new training programme for suppliers
Two new training courses to help suppliers better understand their clients

Former ITM CEO elected to GBTA Board of Directors
Paul Tilstone becomes the first international GBTA board director

ITM Announces new chair of the ITM Midlands & North Committee
It is with pleasure that we announce the new chair of the Midlands & North Committee.

ITM Statement on the Airline Electronic Restrictions
A statement from the ITM Industry Affairs Group

Traveldoo and ITM launch latest White Paper
End to End travel and Expense integration, process and cost management revolutionised

ITM launches CIPS-approved resources for Travel Buyers
ITM has partnered with CIPS to set the standard for Travel Procurement

ITM scorns latest attempt to sideline corporate travel sector
Business travel association frustrated by Virgin Trains� announcement, but welcomes talks to improve