Expectations : The Travel Professional of the Year is an organization of BATM, powered by its Supplier Committee. The purpose of this organization is to reward an individual for its performance on a certain topic. The theme of 2023 is ‘Sustainability’. The expectation is not a scientific document, but a document that shows your involvement […]
Europe is striving to shift travelers from planes to trains as a means to lower carbon emissions. The continent’s well-established rail network and increasing consumer preference for sustainable transportation offer a promising opportunity. However, the European rail sector must address challenges to achieve a substantial modal shift and fully unleash its potential. The Rail forum […]
Open Letter to EVP Timmermans: Multimodal Digital Mobility Services – Friends of MDMS call for ambition, halfway measures are unacceptable A coalition of representatives from Europe’s mobility ecosystem, including consumers, passengers, environmental groups, independent rail operators, and ticket intermediaries, have issued an open letter to Executive Vice-President Timmermans concerning the upcoming Regulation on Multimodal […]
Expectations : The Travel Professional of the Year is an organization of BATM, powered by its Supplier Committee. The purpose of this organization is to reward an individual for its performance on a certain topic. The theme of 2023 is ‘Sustainability’. The expectation is not a scientific document, but a document that shows your involvement […]
Europe is striving to shift travelers from planes to trains as a means to lower carbon emissions. The continent’s well-established rail network and increasing consumer preference for sustainable transportation offer a promising opportunity. However, the European rail sector must address challenges to achieve a substantial modal shift and fully unleash its potential. The Rail forum […]
Open Letter to EVP Timmermans: Multimodal Digital Mobility Services – Friends of MDMS call for ambition, halfway measures are unacceptable A coalition of representatives from Europe’s mobility ecosystem, including consumers, passengers, environmental groups, independent rail operators, and ticket intermediaries, have issued an open letter to Executive Vice-President Timmermans concerning the upcoming Regulation on Multimodal […]
Looking to transform your corporate travel management strategy in the Benelux region? The Benelux Corporate Travel Symposium is the perfect opportunity to gain new insights and learn from top industry experts. Join the travel management associations BATM and NATM as they team up to present a dynamic event that explores the latest trends and innovations […]
BT4Europe will keep us informed on a regular basis of what is being discussed at the European Commission. This European Commission initiative aims to set out a common, though voluntary, framework for calculating and reporting transport-related greenhouse gas emissions by both the passenger and freight sector. To incentivise service providers to monitor and reduce their […]
CountEmissions EU proposal welcomed as a vital first step: but more commitment is needed says BT4Europe BT4Europe, representing European buyers and users of business travel services, welcomes the Commission proposal, but is urging EU legislators in the European Parliament and European Council to go further to strengthen the proposal. This initiative aims to create a […]
Invitation BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, invites you to Online Launch of BT4Europe’s Position Paper on Boosting the Economic Impact of Business Travel Business travel in Europe makes a hugely positive contribution to the European economy, and although the COVID pandemic was a significant set back, the sector is recovering fast. BT4Europe […]
BT4Europe will keep us informed on a regular basis of what is being discussed at the European Commission. BT4Europe, the European Network of Business travel Associations, has urged the European Commission to urgently press ahead with their proposals to digitalise travel documents. BT4 Europe has today responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the range […]
Disruption is a word that can have positive or negative meaning. On the positive side, it can be associated with transformation and a change for the better. On the negative side, it can mean impacted strategies and plans. At BATM we believe disruption plays a critical role in business travel in 2023. The question is, […]
BATM’s first Educational Forum of the year will be in collaboration with Supply Chain Masters, the knowledge center, and the partner for all those who are active in the domain of purchasing, logistics, and supply chain. This a unique opportunity to network with purchasing professionals, understand their needs, and boost our mutual knowledge regarding travel purchasing. The […]
Brussels, 06 March 2023 Business travel in Europe makes a hugely positive contribution to the European economy, and although the COVID pandemic was a significant setback, the sector is recovering fast.
Brussels, 06 September 2022 Let’s Deliver Sustainable Business Travel Says BT4 Europe
The following dates for the BATM Educational Forums are confirmed! Friday 10 February 2023 in collaboration with Supply Chain Masters at the Steigenberger Wiltcher’s in Brussels. Friday 24 March 2023 at the Crowne Plaza in Bruges Thursday 15 June 2023 in collaboration with CORTAS, NATM and Breda University of Applied Sciences in Breda, The […]
Brussels, 29 November 2022 Let’s unlock efficiency and sustainability gains through the full digital transformation of business says BT4Europe
Stargate is an ambitious project selected by the European Commission to prove that a more sustainable aviation is possible. Together with a diverse consortium of 21 partners, Brussels Airport takes the lead in the development of innovative solutions to create the green airports and aviation of the future. Green Airports for sustainable and smart mobility […]
European Business Travel Buyers Unite Thirteen business travel associations from countries across Europe have formed the ‘European Network of Business Travel Associations’ (BT4Europe)
Thank You for your presence at the BATM’s 20th Anniversary It was a pleasure to see you all! All pictures are available here
EU Green Deal and sustainability have become buzzwords in today’s world. How can sustainability and cybersecurity become meaningful words in the context of a managed travel program? Learn about the EU Green Deal, the initiatives included in the Green Deal, and its impact on businesses and Corporate travel programs. How shall you integrate these new […]
Innovation and sustainability have become the buzzwords for so long in today’s world. How can innovation and sustainability become meaningful words in the context of a managed travel program? On September 29th, BATM (the Belgian Association of Travel Management), in partnership with Accor, Travel Pro – Amex GBT, BCD Travel, and FCM Travel organizes a business travel event where […]
Get started with the new world. Since 2020, the way we work and where we work has changed rapidely due to COVID-19. How ready is your organization for this new world, especially on the subject of global mobility. No matter where your employees are, they need to be protected as part of your employee health […]
COVID-19 tsunami has wiped out a lot of the old ways of the travel industry. The travel industry has to rethink how it operates and build a new version of its usual service levels. In the long-run, all will have to adapt to fit to the new status-quo and forgo any hope of going back […]
De Morgen – 29 June 2021 Op zakenreis? Die vlieger gaat niet meer op… Click here to read the full article: De Morgen – 29 juni 2021
Business trips domestically, across Europe and globally, as well as trade fairs and congresses are foundations for current and future wealth creation. Our member companies send their engineers out into the world to build plants, commission sales staff to complete new orders globally, and send scientists to institutes and to conferences to facilitate scientific exchange, […]
The Benelux Corporate Travel Symposium (BCTS2022) is a unique cooperation between the BATM (Belgium Association of Travel Management), NATM (Dutch Association for Travel Management), CORTAS (Corporate Travel Association) and BUas (Breda University of applied sciences) for the entire Benelux business travel industry. Our audience rated the inaugural edition BCTS2021 with an 8.2! This is an […]
BATM has partnered with the Thomas More University over the last decade and once again we are proud to support the new generation of business travel professionals with their end of study project. The Thomas More students run a webinar to present us with the latest on the pandemic impact in December 2020 Gain insight […]
The pandemic has impacted the way we are travelling but has also created new challenges which need to be taken in consideration. The world is still volatile – rapidly changing security environments, the increase in climate-sensitive hazards and the ever-changing travel restrictions have exacerbated the complex nature of protecting people. What can employers do to […]
Even now that our freedom of movement has returned, many organizations do not want to go back to the pre-corona travel policy. Coalition for Sustainable Business Travel! Webinar in collaboration with Bond Beter Leefmilieu & Climate Neutral Group Companies have learned that things can be done differently, more efficiently, and with lower costs. In addition, […]
Press Release: 22 October 2020 ABTO, Air Belgium, A4E, BAR Belgium, BATA, BATM, Belgian Travel Organisation, Brussels Airport Company, Brussels Hotels Association, Brussels South Charleroi Airport, CLIA, IATA, UPAV et VVR lancent un appel au gouvernement belge pour la mise en place de tests antigéniques dans les aéroports, facilitant ainsi les déplacements des voyageurs. […]
In the upcoming weeks BATM and NATM will join forces again and will host several webinars focusing on the innovation and evolution of the Corporate Travel industry post pandemic. If you are curious to understand what could impact your travel program in the future, these sessions are time well spend. Innovation Stream Webinar 5: GRAPEVINE What […]
On Friday September 25th, Brussels Airlines organized a dedicated workshop for Travel Buyers in cooperation with the Belgian Association of Travel Management (BATM) and Brussels Airport. Corporate guests had the unique opportunity to experience the traveler journey through all touchpoints on the ground as well as in the air. Brussels Airlines experts explained in detail […]
In the upcoming weeks BATM and NATM will join forces again and will host several webinars focusing on the innovation and evolution of the Corporate Travel industry post pandemic. If you are curious to understand what could impact your travel program in the future, these sessions are time well spend. Innovation Stream Webinar 4: SPOTNANA What […]
As of 3 August, THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus will open its doors for you again, with limited opening hours from Monday till Friday between 6h30 and 18h30. A series of measures have been implemented, including 1.5m distance between seating, more frequent cleaning and disinfection and an adapted food and beverage service for your […]
Business travel is one of the key requirements for any global business to perform optimally. Isn’t it ironic, then, that business travel itself is reluctant to consolidation on a global scale? Despite many efforts from all parties involved – hotels, airlines, travel agencies and trade associations – travel management on a global scale will not […]
Travel management usually requires a tight grip on everything: anticipating on all known problems and reacting as swiftly as possible to any unforeseen circumstance. But nobody could predict the current situation, and there’s not much we can do either. Never before has a crisis had such a worldwide impact as the corona virus today. Even […]
This live, interactive dashboard tracks Coronavirus cases in real-time.
Please click on the below link to read the article Luchtvaart Nieuws – 01 July 2019
Business travel is recovering but the way in which it is managed is potentially going to be a different world or not? More than ever travel managers will be in the driver seat to assure duty of care for their travelers in an increasingly complex environment of latest restrictions, regulations, and other travel requirements, certainly […]
Decarbonising the travel sector means biofuel fuels, hydrogen-based fuels, synthetic fuels, solar, eviation (electric planes), air traffic management efficiencies and development of new planes and parts. Many of these are decades from commercialization but what is ready right now, is sustainable aviation fuel. Let’s have a closer look to the measures for climate-neutral flying, optimization […]
After 602 days of digital events, BATM is happy and excited to host its first post pandemic face-to-face networking event ! To celebrate our Get-Together we’ll have the pleasure and honour to have a prominent Travel Industry VIP guest speaker. Be prepared to meet with Mr. Peter Gerber – CEO at Brussels Airlines | […]
The Benelux Corporate Travel Symposium (BCTS2021) is a unique cooperation between the NATM (Dutch Association for Travel Management), CORTAS (Corporate Travel Association), BATM (Belgium Association of Travel Management) and BUas (Breda University of Applied Sciences) for the entire Benelux business travel industry. The Symposium will be packed with great content, inspiring speakers, ample networking opportunities […]
Ann-Sofie Van Wonterghem voted Travel Professional of the Year
Through an optimal mix of advanced business intelligence, supplier management, and Traveler Engagement strategies, you can ensure reduced carbon emissions, business continuity, productivity, and satisfaction no matter how your employees work together. Set aggressive sustainability targets and work towards your goals with the most accurate picture possible of your business travel emissions. Advito’s proprietary emissions […]
This summer, Brussels Airport will offer no less than 175 destinations to its passengers and have set-up extra sanitary safety measures to make the airport a safe place for you, your clients and your employees to start their travel. During this session Brussels Airport will share their network, the latest routes announcements as well as […]
The goal of the webinar is to inform and prepare the travellers from a Duty of Care perspective. The objective is to answer the following questions: How can you prepare yourself before travelling? How can you be informed while travelling? What happens if a traveller is in need of help while travelling? What is the […]
BATM deep dived into the state of the potential of Big Data for Managed Travel Professionals in the Belgian Market and their travel programs.
Travel managers are using more data sources than ever to gain visbility into their programs.
Travel bans and governmental restrictions make corporate travel truly challenging right now but there is hope on the horizon. As more and more people around the globe are getting vaccinated against Covid 19, a return to some long-desired normalcy seems within reach. Meeting business partners in person, talking face-to-face, sealing a deal with a smile […]
BATM takes a hard line against extra costs imposed by the Lufthansa Group on business travellers and companies.
Hybrid Meetings, the art of staying connected while meeting apart. Typically, virtual and hybrid events take a backseat to face-to-face interaction. However, over the past year, the hybrid experience has become the star of the show, standing an innovative solution to keep us connected. Innovation comes with a cost, including the misconception that hybrid meetings are easier to plan than its […]
The Paris Accords targeted a reduction of carbon emissions by at least 40% by 2030. 80% of French people want to know the rate of CO2 emitted by their journeys*. This awareness is a concrete expression of a trend. Noting that it was necessary to act quickly, the Neo teams have worked to meet this […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect on 25 May 2018. It is replacing the Belgian privacy law, giving you more say about the way organisation use your personal data.
As we draw towards the end of the first quarter of 2021 and with vaccines in deployment across Europe, our thoughts turn towards the next 12 months and beyond as we look forward to some return to business travel. We know this will be an uneven process, making predictions is at best brave sometimes foolish […]
Let’s gain insight on what travel will look like when it returns. This helps us see we are entering “The Era of Purposeful Travel”, where companies will re-set their travel programme based on an inherent understanding of what travel types bring the most value to their organisation, set in the context of organisational change and […]
We hear a lot about the changing mobility landscape, all it holds, and how there are several forces that are disrupting the industry. This session with David McNeill, from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental, will focus on some of those key factors and how they could shape the future of ground transportation. David will […]
Brexit has transformed travel between the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the EEA. Previously permitted business activities may now be prohibited without the correct documentation. This webinar will allow you to ensure that your business activities are compliant with the new regulations. The consequences for non-compliance can be severe. CIBT will present the new […]
Business Travel Show Europe Kick Off is a new virtual education event that will reconnect the European corporate travel community and support its recovery through a program of first-class content and virtual networking. During the event you’ll be able: Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends Hear from industry leaders from BP, Barclays, Bloomberg, Capgemini, […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday of November 2020, BATM will host a technology webinar dedicated to present our members with the latest available technologies and consultant services Our aim is to focus on innovation and technology providers who can help our corporate travel community bringing their program to the next level post-Covid19 . Each Webinar will […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday of October 2020, BATM will host a technology webinar dedicated to present our members with the latest available technologies. Our aim is to focus on innovation and technology providers who can help our corporate travel community bringing their program to the next level post-Covid19 . Each Webinar will address Introduction by […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday of October 2020, BATM will host a technology webinar dedicated to present our members with the latest available technologies. Our aim is to focus on innovation and technology providers who can help our corporate travel community bringing their program to the next level post-Covid19 . Each Webinar will address Introduction by […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday of October 2020, BATM will host a technology webinar dedicated to present our members with the latest available technologies. Our aim is to focus on innovation and technology providers who can help our corporate travel community bringing their program to the next level post-Covid19 . Each Webinar will address Introduction by […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday of October 2020, BATM will host a technology webinar dedicated to present our members with the latest available technologies. Our aim is to focus on innovation and technology providers who can help our corporate travel community bringing their program to the next level post-Covid19 . Each Webinar will address Introduction by […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday of October 2020, BATM will host a technology webinar dedicated to present our members with the latest available technologies. Our aim is to focus on innovation and technology providers who can help our corporate travel community bringing their program to the next level post-Covid19 . Each Webinar will address Introduction by […]
Every Tuesday and Thursday of October 2020, BATM will host a technology webinar dedicated to present our members with the latest available technologies. Our aim is to focus on innovation and technology providers who can help our corporate travel community bringing their program to the next level post-Covid19 . Each Webinar will address Introduction by […]
Recorded Webinar – Relaunch of Business Travel – part 3 can be viewed on the BATM Linked-in page In June a lot of countries were opening their borders again. What has been the impact on business travel since ? And how easy and safe is travelling again in these Covid-19 times? After the success of […]
How do we prepare to travel again after the Covid-19 pandemic? The 3 webinars covered the different practical steps each sector has taken to manage the relaunch of business travel. What does this mean for organizations in Europe and what practical steps can your organization take to best manage the re-launch of travels? How can […]
EDUCATIONAL FORUM IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, DUE TO THE MEASURES TAKEN BY THE BELGIAN GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS An insight into the different sectors of the business travel industry to better understand the key drivers, trends, challenges and expectations and the impact on Corporate Travel Programs. The […]
There are more and more different “fee” types added to a given price, resulting in a confusing lack of transparency. Less transparency or by definition lack of transparency is negative for consumer/travelers and for managed travel programs
CREATETALENT provides mentoring services for students and a platform for academic institutions (universities/business schools) as well as corporations to interact, attract and retain top talent in the travel industry
Business sustainability is essential to the long-term prosperity of companies. It serves to maximize opportunities and to minimize the negative impact their core operations have on the environment, and the communities and economies in places where they operate. As result of this, sustainability initiatives are playing an increasingly important factor. Managed travel programs are not […]
Bruxelles, le 29 octobre 2010 – Pour la quatrième année consécutive, la BATM (Belgian Association of Travel Management) a décerné le prix du Travel Manager of the Year. C’est Josiane Allain, Travel Manager chez Techspace Aero, qui a été récompensée au cours d’une soirée organisée à l’Hôtel Bloom à Bruxelles hier soir. Ce prix récompense […]
ACTE Honors The BATM with Global Industry Awards At the Global Education Conference in Prague.
BATM is a non-profit leading association for business travel creating meaningful dialogue within the community of business travel professionals since 2002.
BATM’s members are corporate buyers of business travel services and suppliers of the business travel industry. BATM’s 120-plus Corporate members manage more than Eur 1 bn of global business travel expenditures annually.
We organize 4 educational forums and one networking meeting per year.
BATM s mission is to advance Travel Management practice in the Belgian market, by promoting the interests of business travel professionals, providing a platform to connect, offering quality-learning experience, innovative thinking and excellent networking opportunities.
Why should you be a member of BATM ?
We help travel managers to realize the full potential of their travel programs.
We provide to suppliers the platform to connect with the market and to understand current and future market needs.
We promote the common business interests of both buyers and suppliers of the business travel industry in Belgium.
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We hope to see you soon!
Pascal Struyve – BATM President
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