January 2009 Issue:

• 2008 A Record Year for NBTA
• NBTA Report Card Grades Congress on 2008 Corporate Travel Isues
NBTA Members Named Most Influential Executives in Business Travel 
• Member Benefit Spotlight
• New Members

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2008 A Record Year for NBTA

 

2008 proved to be a volatile year for business travel. As the economy began to slow, so did hope for growth throughout the industry. Rising fuel costs, slowing demand and budget cuts plagued the industry, and companies began to prepare for the worst. In a challenging business environment, the value of NBTA education and networking is even greater, and 2008 proved to be NBTA’s most successful year yet.

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NBTA Report Card Grades Congress on 2008 Corporate Travel Issues

Throughout 2008 NBTA worked to influence government activity on numerous issues relating to domestic and international travel, evaluating progress made on policies and legislative proposals that affect the corporate travel community. After final analyses at the end of the year, NBTA issued its 2008 Business Travel Government Affairs Report Card and 2009 Recommendations, giving Congress and the Bush Administration a C for overall action. 


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The NBTA Mexico Corporate Travel Conference, to be held February 23-15 in Mexico City, is the biggest business travel event in Mexico!

Through education and networking opportunities, this conference helps attendees to learn more about the travel management practices and industry trends in this energetic country and region.

For more information about the event and registration details, visit www.nbtamexico.org.

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