More than 230 Attendees Learn How to Maximize Travel Value in Challenging Economy
CONTACT:
USA - Caleb Tiller, +1 703-684-0836 ext. 138, ctiller@nbta.org
USA- Nicole Hayes, +1 703-684-0836 ext. 133, nhayes@nbta.org
Mexico - Rodolfo C. Macedo Jiménez, +52-55-5295 2793, rmacedo@nbtamexico.org
Mexico City (February 25, 2009) – The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) Mexico held its 3rd Annual Corporate Travel Conference this week at the Fiesta Americana Reforma in Mexico City. More than 230 corporate travel professionals from across Mexico, the United States and Latin American attended education sessions and a trade and technology exchange to enhance their industry knowledge and gain insights about successfully managing corporate travel in today’s global economic crisis.
NBTA Vice President Michael Lyons, CCTE, who was in attendance, commented, “In today’s challenging economic times, corporate travel professionals now more than ever are aware of how vital their role is. By attending education and networking events such as this, travel and meetings buyers receive the resources necessary to help them face current challenges head on and prove the value of managed travel.”
New to the NBTA Mexico conference this year were simultaneous education sessions for both travel and meetings buyers and suppliers. Buyers learned about the crucial role travel management companies play in managing spend, and suppliers discussed client needs and satisfaction strategies.
Attendees heard from major airline CEOs each day. Andres Conesa, CEO of AeroMexico, and Manuel Borja, CEO of Mexicana, shared industry insights and current trends in Mexican aviation. Stewart Verdery with NBTA Government Relations discussed changes to U.S.-Mexico relations that may occur under the Obama Administration. Delegates also took the time between education sessions to network with travel suppliers at the Travel & Technology Exchange Showcase.
”Once again the NBTA Mexico Conference has proven to be an essential resource for corporate travel professionals in the region, and those who do business in Mexico,” said Lyons. “Delegates can now return to their firms armed with the necessary tools to efficiently and effectively manage travel and meetings spend.”
About NBTA Mexico (English): NBTA Mexico, the leading organization for corporate travel professionals in Mexico, is part of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA), the world’s premier business travel organization. U.S.-based NBTA and its regional subsidiaries – NBTA Asia Pacific, NBTA Canada, the Brazilian Business Travel Association (ABGEV) and NBTA Mexico – serve more than 4,000 members in 30 nations around the globe. NBTA has 41 U.S. Chapters with more than 5,000 members. NBTA members are corporate and government travel and meetings managers, as well as travel service providers, who collectively manage and direct more than $200 billion of global business travel expenditures annually. The association provides industry-leading networking, education & professional development, research, news & information, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.nbta.org and www.nbtamexico.org.
Información de NBTA México (Español): NBTA México, la organización líder de profesionales de viajes corporativos en México, la primera organización de viajes corporativos en el mundo. Con su base en los Estados Unidos y sus filiales regionales - NBTA Asia y Pacífico, NBTA Canadá, Asociación Brasileña de Viajes de Negocios (ABGEV) y NBTA México – NBTA atiende a más de 4,000 miembros en 30 países en todo el mundo. NBTA tiene 41 organizaciones en los Estados Unidos con más de 5,000 miembros. Los miembros de NBTA son gerentes de corporativos, gerentes de organismos gubernamentales reguladores de viajes y turismo de negocios, gerentes de convenciones, así como proveedores de servicios relacionados con la industria de los viajes. Todos estos sectores administran y distribuyen más de 200 mil millones de dólares en gasto generado por el turismo de negocios globlal cada año. Nuestra organización provee contactos de primer nivel dentro de la industria de viajes corporativos, sesiones educativas y de desarrollo profesional, investigación, noticias e información, y apoyo. Para mayores informes, visite www.nbta.org y www.nbtamexico.org.