Since 2002 Members of BATM have been enjoying forums delivering information and best practices on the latest developments in travel management, business travel trends and technologies, cost containment efficiencies, safety, security and Corporate Social Responsibility. In 2009, we'll keep the same focus  to help you, our members, to remain relevant in the ever changing business environment.
Consumer Rights - Myth or Reality? 23/09/2010
The renewed interest in the Consumer Right EC regulation is a result of the volcanic ash cloud earlier this year.  During the previous BATM Forum, we briefly touch-based on the content of the EC 261 and we felt the need to e...
A Global Report of International Travel Management. 02/06/2010
Travel management is becoming increasingly complex and the globalization, climate protection and cost pressure are the increasing challenges for travel managers today.  • How can a company achieve success in this environment...
Eyes Wide Open - Embracing Uncertainty in Business Travel 22/02/2010
Companies are being forced to make decisions in complex and uncertain environments, making this is a good time for executives to use scenario planning techniques for managing business travel. These exercises review the current situat...
Travel Policies 30/11/2009
If your company has business travellers then consider creating a corporate travel policy. Establishing guidelines for travel and travel-related expenses is crucial to ensure employees know what is considered an acceptable expense. In add...
Travel Department reporting into Procurement. Synergies, issues and opportunities 05/10/2009
Do companies that combine procurement with traditional travel technique outperform their peers when it comes to saving and service?? Not everybody is convinced of the value of procurement in the realms of travel… What abou...
Travel Manager 2009 Ceremony 10/09/2009
This year the Travel Manager 2009 Award will take place at the Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport. This social networking Event will be a casual  evening with a great barbecue and live music entertainment, followed by the Award Cer...
How to influence travel behaviour to drive savings? 02/06/2009
The upcoming Forum will allow the participants to gather new ideas and possible actions to address one recurring question: “How to influence travel behaviour to drive savings?” The deteriorating economy and growing corpor...
Managing Business Travel in a New Era 02/03/2009
For the many corporations affected by the current business climate, an obvious question is again how to obtain stronger control over one of the largest spend categories, namely business travel. Companies have communicated further plans t...
Value Management, an alternative to Travel? 27/11/2008
The Forum "Value Management, an alternative to Travel?" has been very successful and  for those who wish to discuss the topic further with Ken Scott, please contact him thru The Value Management Institute; w...
BATM Gala Evening - 2008 18/10/2008
Pictures of the Gala Event 2008 are available here. On Saturday October 18th 2008 BATM is organizing its second Gala Evening. The event will again take place in the theatre of the Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels. Thanks to the suppo...
Air Fares Inventory 15/09/2008
The Airfare - Content and  Accessibility  Forum will explain the market fares inventory "state of the art" with particular focus on current issues and future trends around its content and accessibility.  The con...
Strategic Meetings Management 27/05/2008
The Forum "Strategic  Management Meeting" has been jointly organised with MPI, Belgium chapter; You will now find in this section the different presentations and pictures of this Event. We thank all participants, sp...
Strategic Account Management "The Corporates' Perspective" 10/03/2008
Joint event in collaboration with ACTE (Association of Corporate Travel Executives). Venue Sponsor : Pullman Brussels Airport Hotel
BATM 5 Years On ! 07/12/2007
Pictures of the event are available here. On Friday December 7, 2007 BATM is organizing a gala evening to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the association. The event will take place in the theatre of the Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels. ...
GDS Deregulation & Value Management 05/11/2007
Sponsor of the Day :  Sofitel Brussels Airport Hotel
Airline Alliances & Responsible Travel Management 04/09/2007
Sponsor of the Day : Radisson Brussels City Center Special Room Rate Description and Instructions : Special BATM rate : 205 Euro for the night of September 3th 25 Euro/pers for breakfast Booking : +32 2 227 31&nb...
Key Issues in the Travel Industry Under the Spotlight ! 04/06/2007
Sponsor of the day :   THON HOTELS
Business Travel Trends, GDS Deregulation and Cross Cultural Market Workshop 2007 16/03/2007
Sponsor of the Day : Sheraton Brussels Towers
SN Brussels Airlines Airplus BCD Travel SkyTeam Thalys International ACTE BTE