“Just a quick note of thanks to a well-structured and organised conference, the content/workshops were extremely refreshing. This was my first TBTC conference attended, and I would go as far as saying it was one of the better travel conference's that I have attended in my 4 years in travel.” Jamie Barker
Barclays
“TBTC certainly sets a high benchmark for all corporate travel events. It is difficult to justify time out of the office, but TBTC format & content exceed expectations. The meetings management session was great as well as the keynote address by Miles Hilton-Barber. Truly inspiring!” Anya Browne
Kuoni Events
“The Business Travel Conference is all about GOOD QUALITY ” Sanjay Maru
Jet Airways
“An excellent opportunity to not only catch up with the latest innovations from suppliers but also to speak to peers and share the challenges in what remains an everchanging industry.” Anya Browne
Kuoni Events
“This is a conference with a purpose, with a good mix of business sessions, speakers and the opportunity to meet key travel providers. Probably the best networking opportunity of the year!” Gavin Harvey
Sodexo
“Another excellent 2 full days of training, learning, sharing, listening, meeting... TBTC fills me with so much energy that I always return to work full of ideas which I simply can't wait to put into practice. The suppliers are relaxed and have a gentle approach to selling their product which is great.
Looking forward to 2012 already.” Theresa Mabbutt
CIPD
“This conference certainly delivered extraordinary opportunities by expanding knowledge, sharpening up the skills and increasing personal network. I tremendously enjoyed the presentations I attended in particular Anti-bribery & corporate manslaughter as well as the inspirational talk of Miles.” Azur Shariati Persia International Bank Plc
“This was my first TBTC and I have to say that it was well organised with very interesting sessions, a good mix of exhibitors and delegates which made Monday night a lot of fun. As it is not a massive show, the sessions and workshops have smaller numbers and therefore you don't feel intimidated or silly asking questions where I actually picked up some pointers from other bookers / travel managers that I may put into practice myself.” Nicola Barnard Doosan Power Systems
“I found TBTC extremely useful and met some really lovely people. I liked the fact that I could walk around at my leisure, speaking to the suppliers and not get hounded or pounced on. Everyone was so great. I will definitely be looking to attend next year. The workshops were also extremely useful.” Lisa Jones
ABB
“The pre-conference "vetting" is so good you only communicate with those who are genuinely interested and responsible for travel within their organisation. Each face to conversation has the ability to turn into a well-qualified opportunity and as a supplier we have the time with that decision maker to ensure we are able to get the most out of the conversation.” Clare Ace
SACO Apartments
“A big thank you for the organisation of yet another fantastic event. The networking was great on the dinner night and I got some useful information from the exhibition.” Zita Saddul
BP
“Although I could only manage to attend Monday’s day event top marks around for a wonderful day.
I met some very useful stakeholders in the industry and already have two appointments in my diary. I would certainly like to visit again next year.” SylviaPryor Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets
“Just wanted to thank you and your team for organising such a great conference. I found the conference and workshop sessions really useful and it covered most of the topics I am interested in at the moment.” Janey McDonald BDR Thermea
“I haven't attended many business travel conferences in-fact this was my first TBTC and I have to say that it was well organised with very interesting sessions, a good mix of exhibitors and delegates which made Monday night a lot of fun. As it is not a massive show, the sessions and workshops have smaller numbers and therefore you don't feel intimidated or silly asking questions where I actually picked up some pointers from other bookers / travel managers that I may put into practice myself.” Nicola Barnard
Doosan
“FCm Travel Solutions exhibited for the first time at TBTC 08…. What we really liked about the conference was the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that was created with the unique format. Having all delegates in the one place for the duration and the informal exhibition mixed with very informative sessions made plenty of time to network and meet new business partners” Graeme Milne
FCm Travel SOlutions
“With T&E budgets being slashed across the board, this event is the perfect opportunity for travel buyers to learn how to better manage the budget they do still have while helping their business travellers spend smarter” Christopher Janeau
Concur
“Quite rightly, companies at this point in the global economic cycle are focusing on reducing costs and improving business efficiency…So it is strange that one key area that can save millions – reducing your travel carbon footprint – is being neglected by many firms” Bernard Harrop IG Management
"I'm looking forward to sharing details of our AstraZeneca traveller wellbeing programme; I believe we have a good best practise and hope to give the session attendees an outline plan that they can extract and benefit from immediately" Caroline Strachan AstraZeneca UK
“It is important for ITM to participate and contribute in The Business Travel Conference because a large number of the delegates are from the SME community and we should be providing guidance and assistance to these smaller companies” Paul Tilstone ITM
“For the SME within the UK, this is simply the best business travel Conference that those involved in company travel can attend! All delegates are guaranteed to come away with something that they are able to use to improve or enhance their travel operation.” Peter Macey
MDDUS
“I would like to thank you for all of your hard effort arranging the TBTC'08 conference and the actual management of the days. I found the conference to be very beneficial and enjoyable plus gained plenty of useful of information, which I'm sure will be most beneficial to my role. Katie Gleadhill
Network Rail
“I found TBTC tremendously valuable. We made some useful contacts and are well on the way to developing a travel policy to secure our company and travellers.” Brian Craig Indium
“I attended TBTC'08 and, as a travel booker, I found it very informative and beneficial. The Conference sessions were very informative, and I especially enjoyed the session 'The Debate: Planes, Trains & Automobiles'. The exhibition hall was a good way of networking and making good contacts. All in all, a good Conference and one I would definitely like to go back to next year. Nasreen Bhana PWC
“I would just like to thank you and your organisers for putting on such an informative travel Conference. I must say I struggled to find the time to go and was not sure I had time for all of day two, but after attending Monday I knew I couldn't afford to miss it.” Susan Alboni Haymarket Consumer Media
“I organise events as part of my role and know how difficult it is to please your audience – it can be very stressful. The TBTC staff came across as extremely professional but also very friendly and approachable. The Conference was extremely well organised and pitched at the right level for me personally, and I have made a number of contacts which can help me with my travel project and look forward to next year’s agenda.” Debbie Robinson
HML
“The Conference was extremely well organised and congratulations for all the hard work you obviously put into it to make it such a success. I found the speakers interesting and thought the moderator was excellent. With the many breaks it also encouraged the participants to visit the exhibitor stands.” Kathy Curry Pourshins
“Many, many thanks to all those concerned with The Business Travel Conference. I really enjoyed my two days and learnt a lot about the future direction of business travel and travel expense management.” Christine Angood Triumph International
“Thanks for a great two days. I managed to get a lot of information and had a great time too. You and your staff were excellent and made the event special.” Stewart Bell
Dawson & Sanderson Corporate Travel Services
“I found the Conference very interesting and informative; I am very pleased I
attended. Please keep me in the loop for any further conferences/seminars etc.” Jane Philpott Bernard Matthews Foods Ltd
“Please accept my congratulations on a great Conference this week. I hope it will have a long and successful future, and I look forward to hearing from you when you have the 2008 Conference dates in place.” Chris Robinson UK Travel Partners
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Conference and have come back to work today with some valuable contacts and information particularly regarding the Corporate Manslaughter Bill, duty of care and travel safety, to name just a few.” Merinda Morley
Newry & Mourne District Council
Plus…
“It was the best Conference I’ve ever attended in my four years as a business travel buyer! A big thank you to the Conference organisers, who were extremely helpful, courteous and professional throughout the event, and it was a pleasure sitting in their company. A well run and organised event and the added touch was having your forename bigger than the surname on badges – excellent thinking.”
“I thought the balance between Conference and Exhibition was about right. The quality of the presenters was excellent and the subjects discussed very relevant to our organisation.”
“I found the whole Conference very interesting and worthwhile.”
“I really enjoyed all of the seminars and found a lot of information that I can put to use in my role. It was also great to be able to network.”
“I thought the Conference was the best I have been to in a long time as I felt it was aimed at the right level, ie SMEs and buyers, and incorporated all the necessary ingredients to make it interesting and worthwhile. A thoroughly enjoyable and valuable experience.”
“All the speakers did a very good job – even those that were not so relevant for me managed to keep it interesting.”
“A well-organised, very valid event. Informative and small enough to properly liaise with the exhibitors and delegates. It was a great opportunity to increase my knowledge and meet suppliers.”
