Be Ready for the New Year: Industry Forecast 2008
According to T&E Magazine's industry report, although the numbers differ between the various travel forecasts, "There's universal agreement on one thing: Corporations will be paying more for air travel, hotel rooms and rental cars next year."
American Express Business Travel reports that the overall cost of a domestic trip will increase by 6%, or $1,110 per person. International trip costs are expected to rise 7% to approximately $3,171 per traveler.
However, travel managers still anticipate an increase in business travel. NBTA recently revealed preliminary results from its survey of travel managers. Of the 215 travel managers polled, 60% of them expect their travelers will be taking more trips in 2008. Read full T&E report.
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Corporate Meeting Cards Bring More Insight into Meeting Spend
The benefits of using corporate meeting cards to capture group related spend is discussed in the December issue of T&E Magazine. The coporate meeting card allows travel and procurement managers more visibility of actual meeting spend and expenses can be allocated by business unit or other internal codes.
The corporate meeting card is a uniquely branded corporate card that separates meeting spend from regular travel expenses. With meetings estimated to account for as much as 30% of company T&E expenses, the corporate meeting card allows control over these typically unmanaged expenses. Read article on page 7.
In September, StarCite announced a partnership with American Express that allows American Express Global Commerical Card holders greater control over their meeting spend by seemlessly integrating American Express spend data with the StarCite budget tool. This new co-branded solution allows corporations to more easily and efficiently track and reconcile actual expenditures.
Contact StarCite to learn more.
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| Feature Destination: Detroit Marriott |
 Other Hotels are
Green with Envy
From a 100% smoke-free atmosphere to choosing environmentally-friendly suppliers, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center leads the industry in many "green" initiatives. We are proud to be the recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006 Energy Star award.
Premier Location and Breathtaking Views
The 73-floor hotel soars above the city with 1,298 guest rooms featuring spectacular views. 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including one of the largest ballrooms in Michigan make Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center the premier venue for events in the Midwest. Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is located in the heart of downtown, with easy access to Riverwalk, casinos, cultural and sporting venues, and to over 100 restaurants.
Book your next meeting by March 31, 2008 during our Value Dates and receive rates as low as $129/night. Visit detroitmarriott.com or call 1-313-568-8300.. |
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StarCite's Small Meeting Solution
More than 70% of corporations have preferred hotel supplier programs, yet few have the means to direct small meetings to preferred properties. These meetings are typically booked outside of central planning departments by employees who are unaware of policies related to meetings.
To help companies get a handle on this spend, StarCite is introducing the new Small Meeting Solution. The Small Meeting Solution is a self-service online solution that allows companies to extend the visibility and control they have over large meetings to all the other small meetings and events that are planned throughout the organization. While users benefit from the simplicity of self-service and the convenience of instant quotes, companies are able to encourage the use of preferred properties, track all meetings activity and limit liability with the use of standard contract terms.
To learn more about this exciting new solution, contact StarCite.
Webinar: Small Meetings, HUGE Expense
On January 30, StarCite is hosting a webinar focusing on small meetings. Small Meetings, HUGE Expense will addresses specific methods and processes your company can implement to address the small meetings challenge. You will learn how to:
- Leverage pre-negotiated rates
- Include standard terms and conditions to limit risk
- Monitor how often suppliers have availability
- Aggregate small meeting spend and combine it with other meeting and travel spend for greater purchasing leverage
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| Feature Destination: Singapore |
Asia's Top Convention City
Being at the right place at the right time can spell success for your business. Singapore is that place, being consistently ranked as Asia’s Top Convention City by the Union of International Association for the last 24 years.
With Singapore's excellent location and global connectivity, coupled with a pro-business environment and a skilled workforce, all the right ingredients are here for successful business events.
Singapore can also cater to any budget and size for business events. Singapore offers a range of meeting venues all offering state-of-the-art meeting facilities. They also offer an extensive choice of accommodations: 100 hotels and over 37,000 rooms.
Together with Singapore’s vibrant cultural landscape and exciting entertainment options, delegates will discover an array of experiences in this city – rich in contrast and color with a harmonious blend of cultures, cuisines, arts and architecture.
Singapore is also continually reinventing itself with an irresistible line-up of Integrated Resorts: Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World at Sentosa by 2009 and 2010, and the Singapore Flyer.
Now where else would you rather be? Learn more
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Be Ready for the New Year: Industry Forecast 2008 |
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Corporate Meeting Cards bring more insight into meeting spend |
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StarCite Introduces New Small Meeting Solution |
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| Learn more about StarCite at these upcoming
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| January 30, 2008 |
Webinar: Small Meetings, HUGE Expense
Procurement Best Practices in a Hidden Spend Category. Register today!
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Green Meeting Industry Council
Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference
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Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel
Timeshare condominiums and deluxe hotel rooms, 2 swimming pools, 3 Jacuzzis, water play park, activity center, game room, fitness center and restaurant make this Carlsbad resort a great California beach and LEGOLAND destination.
The meeting facilities at Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel offer the most modern of meeting and banquet amenities, first-class services and a splendid array of food and beverage presentations in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
The Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of meeting and function space as well as several outdoor areas designed for social gatherings and group activities. We can accommodate functions for groups of 10 to 350 guests.
With its premier location, technologically equipped meeting rooms, flexible floor plans and superior conference services, the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel offers all the essential components vital to a successful meeting.
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