Latest News
Latest news and press releases from ITM:
Hotel RFPs, Accessible Travel and Travel Policies discussed at latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange
A poll of travel managers attending ITM’s latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange (BKE) showed that 85% are planning to conduct their hotel RFP on an annual basis.
Discussing the ‘S’ in ESG - ITM Webinar Provides Thought-Provoking Guidance on How to Bring Social Considerations into Travel Programmes
The social aspect of ESG focuses on how a business impact wider society and workplace culture. But how can travel buyers bring this aspect into their travel programmes? Wha
ITM 2024 Achievement Awards: Celebrating Excellence in the Business Travel Industry
The ITM 2024 Achievement Awards ceremony, held last Friday, was a resounding success, honouring the brightest talents and most innovative teams in the business travel industry.
ITM Announces New Board Directors at AGM
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) has announced the appointment of four new Board Directors today at the association’s Annual General Meeting
Accessible travel considerations and challenges discussed at latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange
A poll of travel managers attending ITM’s latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange (BKE) session revealed that the biggest challenge to embedding accessibility practices within travel programmes is access to traveller’s individual requirements.
How to Make Travel Programmes Accessible? ITM Webinar Provides Valuable Advice to Buyers
Travel managers are increasingly recognising the need to ensure accessibility for travellers with visible and hidden needs and disabilities is fully considered across their travel programmes.
Carbon Taxes, SAF and Ground Transport Are Among Topics Discussed at Latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange
Tracking travellers’ carbon footprint, and increasing visibility of carbon impact at the time of booking, are some of the initiatives
Announcing our finalists for the upcoming ITM Achievement Awards!
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the ITM Achievement Awards 2024. We would like to thank everyone who submitted entries for this year's awards and to all of our partners and judging panel who have enabled this important event to take place.
Driving Sustainable Impact: Three Years of ITM and Event Cycle Collaboration
For the third year in a row, ITM and Event Cycle have come together to continue working to make the annual ITM Conference sustainable
ITM Neurodiversity Webinar Raises Awareness of How to Make Events More Inclusive
ITM hosted the second in a series of webinars this week to raise awareness of the needs of neurodiverse individuals when attending meetings and events, and share practical solutions for creating a more inclusive experience
Travel Managers Discuss Data Strategies, C-Suite Hotel Programmes and TMC Partners at latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange
“Does your organisation have a separate hotel programme for senior executives, allowing them to stay wherever they want, or does your C-suite have to use the standard on-size fits all hotel booking policy?” This was one of the questions put to Global, EMEA and UK buyers attending ITM’s latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange session on 19 March 2024.
Airline Distribution is put in the Spotlight at Special ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange Session
The increasing ‘noise’ from travellers wanting to book direct with airlines, and friction from stakeholders about the need to use a TMC, are among the greatest challenges that
10 Ways to Cut Your Travel Carbon Footprint
Check out these top tips from sustainability experts and travel buyers at ITM's Road to Net Zero Conference Summit
Meetings & Expense in the Spotlight at Special Buyer Knowledge Exchange
The decision-making process for creating a meeting & events (M&E) policy, understanding the volume of meetings in the pipeline, spend threshold rules, non-compliance, internal communication
ITM Road to Net Zero Summit Helps Buyers and Suppliers Pave the Way to Reducing Carbon Footprint
Corporate culture, data management and sustainable fuel sources are foundations for change
Mandating Rail over Air, Airline RFPs, and Current Travel Programme Priorities - Key Topics discussed at latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange
A ‘Pulse Check’ of Global, EMEA and UK travel managers attending ITM’s latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange (BKE) revealed that
ITM Mentoring Programme Marks Five Year Milestone with Next Intake of Buyer and Supplier Mentees
The Institute of Travel Management (ITM) is embarking on the fifth year of its Mentoring Programme with the next intake of buyer and supplier mentees who have now commenced the 12-month framework.
Nominations Open for the 2024 ITM Achievement Awards
New categories announced for this year!
Buyer Sentiment for Year Ahead, Airline Distribution, and Meetings & Event Management
Read the key Topics discussed at latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange
OBTs and Access to Content Dominate Discussions at Latest ITM Buyer Knowledge Exchange
OBT optimisation and access to full travel content were the dominant topics on the agenda at ITM’s latest Buyer Knowledge Exchange
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
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
