Brussels – 15 May 2024 - BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, has released its anticipated manifesto, outlining a bold vision for the future of business travel in Europe. As the leading voice of the business travel industry, BT4Europe brings together prominent national business travel associations from across Europe to advocate for the interests of business travel buyers and users, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the customer journey and promoting sustainability.

In response to the pressing need for sustainable business travel practices, BT4Europe's manifesto highlights the industry's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). With the European Union targeting a net reduction of GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030, BT4Europe emphasizes the urgent need for improved access to streamlined, accurate, and comparable data on travel services' CO2 emissions.

Moreover, BT4Europe underscores the crucial role of digital transformation in unlocking sustainability and efficiency gains within the business travel sector. Transitioning from a partially digitalized landscape to a comprehensive digital transformation is imperative for  eliminating excessive paperwork and unnecessary administrative burdens.

Central to BT4Europe's vision is the assurance of resilient and reliable mobility within and across borders. Recognizing the importance of investment in physical traffic routes, such as rail systems, BT4Europe advocates for strategic infrastructure investments to support sustainable business travel practices.

As Europe enters an election year, BT4Europe seizes the opportunity to reflect on past achievements and set the stage for the future. The organization has launched a series of workshops aimed at engaging Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to discuss critical legislative files and shape the agenda for the next mandate. By fostering dialogue and collaboration with EU officials and policymakers, BT4Europe aims to advocate for measures that support responsible and resilient business travel practices.

"With promoting business travel sustainability and digital transformation as our goals for the next mandate, we anticipate devoting our efforts, starting in the second half of 2024, to working alongside new EU officials and politicians," said Patrick Diemer, Chair of BT4Europe. "Together, we will advocate for policies and initiatives that drive positive change and propel the business travel industry towards a more sustainable and digitally transformed future."

 

About BT4Europe:

BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, unites leading National Business Travel Associations across Europe. As the voice of the business travel industry, BT4Europe represents the interests of business travel buyers and users, with a focus on enhancing the customer journey and fostering sustainability.

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For more information about BT4Europe and its Manifesto please visit: www.bt4europe.com

 

Created in 1996, Châteauform’ is the N°1 in Europe in the MICE industry, with 18,000 events booked in 2023 coming from + 5,000 corporate companies, 70 first class venues in 7 countries located in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Germany and Switzerland.

Châteauform’ offers a range of venues in Europe for business meetings, trainings, seminars and special events.The 70 sites spread throughout France and Europe include a multitude of abbeys, chalets, Villas, castles. There's something for everyone! From the "Gustavian style", through the "Romanesque style" to the "art-deco" style, each one has its own history, its charm.

In Germany, Châteauform’s has 6 great properties located in the Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Köln regions.

In Belgium, Châteauform’ proposes 2 historical properties based near Brussels and Spa (Liège Region).

Châteauform’ Switzerland, recently joined the chapter of MPI France Switzerland as a member. On the Swiss market, Châteauform’ proposes “Les Chalets de Champèry” (77 rooms, 11 meeting rooms) and “Montagne Alternative” (28 rooms and 5 meeting rooms).

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We are delighted to announce a new partnership within the ASTM community: Corporate Rate Club (CRC) – a hotel booking portal for more than 25 years. CRC offers its customers access to a wide range of accommodations for all categories worldwide and a lot of services like the central billing.

In the words of Michael Krenz, CEO of CRC: "We are excited to be part of the ASTM community! This partnership not only allows us to expand our reach but also enables direct contact with business travel managers in Switzerland. Our goal is to actively develop business travel management by enhancing collaboration between suppliers and corporates and focusing on digitalisation to facilitate cost-effective booking and invoicing for all. We take pleasure in providing valuable input, new knowledge, and exciting insights to our members. Through transparent trends and developments that extend beyond the business travel sector, we strive for innovative, sustainable, and streamlined solutions. We look forward to a productive collaboration and mutual exchange!"

Together, we aim to foster collaboration between suppliers and corporates, driving towards cost-effective and streamlined solutions. CRC's commitment to innovation and sustainability aligns perfectly with ASTM's values, promising a fruitful collaboration ahead.

"We extend a warm welcome to Corporate Rate Club (CRC) and are happy to launch this partnership with an event in Geneva - Business Hotel Barometer: 2023 overview and 2024 perspectives, on April 25th." Sabah Kahoul, Copresident of the ASTM.

Zurich, March 28^th 2024 – Kuoni Business Travel, a leading provider of corporate travel solutions, is pleased to highlight its collaboration with MICExperts (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) to offer comprehensive Event Solutions. This strategic partnership underscores Kuoni Business Travel's dedication to providing integrated solutions that cater to the diverse needs of its corporate clientele.

To meet the increasing demand for seamless travel and event management solutions, Kuoni Business Travel is partnering with MICExperts to provide access to a wide range of event solutions. Clients can benefit from our expert team specializing in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE), ensuring exceptional event experiences tailored to their needs.

Covering corporate conferences, incentive trips, exhibitions, and team-building retreats, clients can explore bespoke event solutions through Kuoni Business Travel's collaboration with MICExperts. This partnership guarantees access to tailored event services that perfectly complement their corporate travel requirements.

Andréanne Kohler, Head of MICExperts, commented, “Whether in Switzerland or abroad: we offer our customers high-quality services and pay special attention to their needs. We support them personally from the beginning to the end of a project so that the entire trip or event becomes a unique and exclusive experience.”

Ademir Suljkanovic, Sales Manager German part of Switzerland at Kuoni Business Travel, commented, “Kuoni Business Travel is thrilled to announce our partnership with MICExperts, enriching our event solutions. Together, we provide tailored services, ensuring unique experiences for corporate clients local and worldwide. We're dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized events that exceed expectations.”

 

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It is with great pleasure that we extend this exclusive invitation to you for an insightful webinar on upcoming European legislation, with a special focus on Multimodal Digital Mobility Services (MDMS) and its impact on online booking engines for corporate cross-border business travel across Europe.

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These platforms will provide content from the renowned crisis warning and destination expert, A3M, through their extensive country database. This database comprehensively covers all essential safety-related information in various key travel destinations globally. Additionally, it keeps users updated on crisis events with potential risks. Another advantage is that, beyond the travelers themselves, Travel Managers in the respective companies will also benefit. They will have continuous visibility into the travels of their colleagues and can easily get in touch with them in case of emergencies.

Andreas Schneider, Head of Kuoni Business Travel, commented, "With this new product, we are launching a fully-fledged travel risk system for SMEs for the first time at an extremely attractive price. In an age of increasing small and large risks, we see it as our duty to provide our customers with safety-relevant information when traveling."

 

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