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Orlando, Florida (August 3, 2004) -- The Groups & Meetings Committee of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) today released a white paper on air and hotel components of meeting planning, the first in a series on Critical Meetings Components designed for corporate travel managers who are involved in meetings management. The paper is available on the NBTA Web site.
“This explanation of two of the critical components of meeting planning -- air and hotel -- is essential reading for travel managers who are increasingly responsible for meetings and group planning,” said Tracey Wilt, Xerox Corporation and Co-chair of the Committee. “The reception of the Committee’s first white paper on building a meetings management program showed how important this information is for the industry. With this second installment, NBTA and the Groups & Meetings Committee continue to meet the needs of travel managers as their roles evolve.”
“Critical Meetings Components” examines key considerations in planning air and hotel for groups and meetings. Each component is addressed from the perspective of a meeting planner and a supplier, so travel managers know what to expect, what to ask, and what steps to take as they plan meetings. Key benchmarks and best practices are outlined for various aspects of the air and hotel components.
“The Groups & Meetings Committee was formed in March of last year in response the growing number of NBTA members indicating that they were involved in meetings management,” said Co-chair Maddy Caliri, C.P.M. AT&T. The Committee’s first paper, “Framework for Success: Building a Strategic Meetings Management Program,” was released earlier this year.
The Committee is presenting two educational sessions in the Meeting Management track at the NBTA 36th Annual Convention and Trade Show taking place in Orlando this week.
The Groups and Meetings Committee supports travel managers who are responsible for managing the group travel and meeting functions by offering strategic guidance on trends and technical considerations.
The National Business Travel Association is the source for critical information on the business travel industry. For more than 35 years, NBTA has dedicated itself to the professional development of its members through advocacy, education and training, and networking opportunities. NBTA represents over 2,500 corporate travel managers and travel service providers, who collectively manage and direct more than $170 billion of expenditures within the business travel industry.
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