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This blog is for anyone involved in the travel industry. I focus mostly on the procurement and management of corporate travel, with a bent toward best practices and innovation.
Tag Archives: travel sourcing
Air Sourcing Academy a Big Hit
The first-ever one-day workshop on airline sourcing was a big success! About 70 delegates worked their way through the key success factors for sourcing this important spend category. NBTA‘s post-event survey measured two key factors: The change in the level … Continue reading
1-Day Air Sourcing Workshop, Dec. 14
This is the first-ever one-day workshop devoted to sourcing airlines. Matthew Patterson and I will lead the session on Dec. 14th in Chicago. (Sold already? Register here.) The agenda is tailor-made to those folks wanting a deep understanding of these … Continue reading
Posted in Airlines, Education, Travel Procurement
Tagged airline sourcing, sourcing, travel sourcing
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Three Myths About Sourcing Airlines – Part 2
(See Part 1 in this series here) Why Buying in Bulk Doesn’t Work Bulk buying (a.k.a. pre-paying) makes sense for many commodities, but not airfares. Why? Because it’s complex and expensive. It’s Complex Let’s say you want to bulk-buy $1 … Continue reading
