Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the international corporate services company, has announced its support for the National Business Travel Association’s (NBTA) UK Corporate Travel Think Tank being held in London on 28 September 2007.  The one-day executive discussion on transatlantic travel trends and innovations will take place at the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel in London and is a must for UK-based transatlantic travel buyers.

UK Corporate Travel Think Tank will focus on key issues affecting the transatlantic travel management community.  The forum will entail a mixture of presentations, panel sessions and debates which will address key issues.  Leading experts from across the industry will examine topics such as the impact ‘open skies’ will have on the airline industry, the expanding role of the travel manager, the changing environment for GDS and the implications of travel legislation for both the travel manager and traveller.

Kevin Maguire, President and CEO of NBTA, comments: "The UK Corporate Travel Think Tank is a must-attend event for travel buyers who aim to keep their UK programmes and their careers at peak performance.  With the support of sponsors such as HRG, the Think Tank is bringing together the right people, cutting edge topics, and technology to facilitate interaction and analysis that will help travel managers drive value for their companies."

Ian Flint, Global Head of HRG Consulting and a moderator at UK Corporate Travel Think Tank, comments: “We’re delighted to be involved with this event that will provide travel buyers with the industry insight that will help them to get the most out of their travel management programme.”

Places at UK Corporate Travel Think Tank are limited to 100 with attendance from US$240 (approximately £120).  To register and for further information visit www.nbta.org/thinktank.

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For further information:
Jonathan Ludford, Corporate Communications Manager
Hogg Robinson Group
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 312624
Email: jonathan.ludford@hrgworldwide.com

Caleb Tiller, Director, Communications and Public Relations
NBTA (National Business Travel Association)
Tel: +1 703-236-1138
Email: ctiller@nbta.org

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About HRG

Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is the award-winning international corporate services company. Founded in 1845, HRG has over 60 years specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate services interests include wholly-owned or majority controlled corporate travel operations in 25 key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.  Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to nearly 100 countries.

Totally committed to a value offering for clients, HRG offers a comprehensive range of corporate services which in addition to Corporate Travel Management includes Consulting, Expense Management, Events & Meetings Management and Sports.

About NBTA

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) is the world’s premier business travel organization. U.S.-based NBTA and its regional subsidiaries – NBTA-Asia Pacific, NBTA-Canada and NBTA-Mexico – serve more than 3,000 members in 30 nations around the world. NBTA has 42 U.S. Chapters with more than 5,000 members. NBTA members are corporate and government travel and meetings managers, as well as travel service providers, who collectively manage and direct more than $170 billion of global business travel expenditures annually. The association provides industry-leading networking, education & professional development, research, news & information, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.nbta.org.

About UK Corporate Travel Think Tank
In one intensive day, attendees will gain essential information on today’s market and technology hot topics.  The programme includes:

Future Skies
A group of key industry figures will discuss what the future might look like once ‘open skies’ policy filter’s through.  In addition, the panel will consider the impact of government subsidies and Chapter 11 status on the global market, the rise of the niche carrier and the future of aircraft in-flight technology and fuel/engine developments to tackle noise and environmental pollution.

Explosive Expansion of Responsibilities
Travel managers are now involved in aspects they never even thought about just a few years ago. CSR and green initiatives, corporate meetings, fleet management, IT and mobile communication expense management. These are just a few industry developments that land new responsibilities on the travel manager’s plate.  Hear from colleagues who are on the forefront of tackling the new reality of travel management.

The TMC Value Proposition
A fifteen minute overview from a senior travel management company practitioner on the value the TMC has in the present market and how they are adapting for the future.

A Changing Landscape – Will The GDS Survive?
This debate session will take a close look at the changes in the travel market and how the GDS is adapting to these changes.  From their ability to adapt to modular pricing in the U.S. and the presentation of tax and other add-on fees in both countries to ensuring parity of content with the internet and competition from the rise of the GNE.  A selection of industry’s finest will consider and debate whether the GDS is keeping up and whether they will ultimately survive the changing landscape in the long run?

APIS, RTP and PNR: What Do They Mean To You?
APIS, RTP and PNR are acronyms that Travel Managers do not use in their everyday language. However, they are important to understand because they will eventually affect both the Travel Manager and the security and privacy of their travellers. This session will provide detailed information and will give a clear understanding of exactly how airports, travel programs and data privacy can and will affect businesses in the future. A member panel will share their knowledge about these items and bridge the gap between the U.S. and the EU on issues such as Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), Passenger Name Record (PNR) and Registered Traveller Program (RTP).