“The show is a great opportunity to meet with suppliers and also other travel managers and see what is going on in other European countries. I have found the session topics really interesting, particularly those on the subject of sustainability. This is my second year attending and hopefully there will be more!”
Hear what our buyers had to say about Business Travel Show Europe 2024
Sari Viljamaa - MD Finnish Business Travel Association Group Coordinator
“The content, lectures and masterclasses are well thought out, insightful and topical with really good panel discussions. The show floor I have found a lot of companies aren’t present in the Nordic market so it’s a great opportunity to meet with them face to face.”
Caitlin Rutherford, Europe Sourcing Specialist, SLB
“It is my first year here. I have found it very useful to get more understanding around the current business travel climate and meeting people face to face adds more personalisation to the procurement process. Everyone in one space makes it a lot more personal and brings a greater collaborative aspect to sourcing and meeting suppliers in one go.”
Why the Business Travel Show?
'it's good to be out and about, to meet people and and share experiences and meet the old and the new connection as well. I think shows like that really brings people together and you know we can talk about few things you know you come with one thing and you've identified synergies about so many other things that can be can be done. You know, the networking is amazing. It's it's really good to see you know how everyone else is doing and and share some some good tips to be honest'
Smita Khadaroo - Director, TravelFrolics
Why the Business Travel Show?
'It's a great knowledge source and innovation centre so you come and see all the latest innovations and technologies. I'm a great believer in 'travel is not what you know it's who you know' and coming here to meet in all the key suppliers and the rest of it you get to know it helps your supplier base when you're looking for alternative solutions'
Roger Peters - Procurement Practice Manager, Global Travel and Fleet, Accenture
Carla Kidd Murphy, Corporate Travel Manager, PM Group Global
“This is my first time attending. What is brilliant is the pre-show meeting, a great opportunity to meet other managers, network and share ideas. I have learnt so much more than I expected. The app is so easy to use. My advice would be don’t fill your calendar completely before you arrive as there is so much more to see. Leave some free time as you never know what you will find.”
Ben Valentine, Finance Ops Manager, NFP
“I like how much effort people put in to attending. It is very well organised and feels very professional with opportunities for both buyers and suppliers all together under one roof.”
Veronique Simon, Buyer – University of Luxembourg
“It is my first time at the show and I have really liked the opportunity to see so many suppliers in a short period. The networking opportunities have meant I have managed to connect with so many people already. I particularly enjoyed the “10 ways to start a travel programme” - getting insights from both a TMC and a customer on how to put a travel programme in place I found really interesting and helpful.”
Liucija Pociute, Commercial Procurement Manager – Burberry
“I really like the set-up and way it is laid out is great in terms of the airlines are together, hotels are together. Makes it much easier to navigate for appointments. The panels I have found really useful but a highlight for me has been how many of the group sessions are smaller – it makes it much easier to ask questions. For future attendees I would recommend buddying up so you have the opportunity to meet with other suppliers you might not have had the opportunity to see.”
Anita Lauper, Global Travel Manager – Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd
“The show is very well organised – great communications and all the information you need is to hand. The app is well designed and easy to use and really helpful in enabling you to plan your day. There are so many great topics covered off in the speaker sessions I need more time to cover everything! Also found the meetings I have had really interesting and learnt a great deal.”
Lisa-Katharina Kleber, Head Group Travel – Hanson Wade Group
“The layout and having the floor theatres next to the Hosted Buyer Lounge have made it really easy to navigate and the whole exhibition floor is really well thought out. Having the headphones for the speaker sessions also worked really well. The conference programme is insightful – particularly for me who is a relative newcomer to the industry it has been a great way to learn and consolidate knowledge.”
How has visiting the Business Travel Show helped you?
'Oh for sure, it will give me much more confidence that the next steps I'm going to take for our corporate program are the right ones, because I have the chance to talk to my peers, and make sure that the decision that we are going to make are in line with what's happening also in the on the market.'
Valentina Volpe - Category Manager, Danfoss
Why the Business Travel Show?
'There is a broad variety of buyers and suppliers, so it's the biggest event in Europe. So for me it's a really great chance to spark my interest about different things, and also meet interesting people that I can work with throughout the year, and even ask for help. So from that perspective it's really highlight of the year.'
Jiri Stanek - Senior Consultant for SCM/Procurement and Business Travel, Siemens
Why the Business Travel Show?
'It is a place where you can learn new things you can see what is happening in the travel industry. What are the Innovations, what you can use, what you need, and really exchange and asking questions. Maybe if you were working in your company you have to list up all the companies that you have and you will have to call them, and make appointments, but here they're all there in one place and you just go like you go shopping.'
Frida Lembi Lusakueno - Assistant to the Head of the Business Travel Department, Government of France.
Why do you keep coming back to the Business Travel Show?
'I have been here many years and it's getting even better so I always return. There's a mix of meeting new people, old people, a lot of really good sessions, and of course the appointments with the suppliers.'
Minna Torppa - Travel Manager, Ministry of Defence of Finland
Hear what our exhibitors had to say about Business Travel Show Europe 2024
Alessandra Antonelli - Head of Marketing, Addison Lee
“Business Travel Show Europe 2024 was the best one yet! The Addison Lee stand was busy throughout the event, and the quality of visitors was excellent. Our commercial team has some great conversations with new and existing customers. We’re looking forward to being back for 2025!"
Katie Skitterall - Group Commercial Director, Direct ATPI
“The Business Travel Show Europe is a key date in the industry calendar, and we get so much value from exhibiting! Meeting with prospects and current clients, attending the sessions, and participating in sessions too – it’s a fantastic meeting of industry experts and peers. Everyone you need to know in corporate business travel will be there. ”
Matthew Heymans - European Sales Leader, FCM
“The Business Travel Show Europe was a great event, as always. We found a significant year-on-year increase in meetings at our stand, with a majority pre-scheduled and numerous walk-ins over both days. Notably, there was an increase in the number of buyers from Europe compared to previous years, which aligned perfectly with the presence of our European team. Looking forward to next year’s Business Travel Show Europe already!”
AMEX GBT
"Hi I'm Katie Lowe in the business development team at AMEX GBT and we've been here at the meeting show and the Business Travel Show for the last two days. We've been launching the experience studio to our current clients, and existing clients, and also to our new clients, so we've been meeting lots of new prospects over the last couple of days. It's fab to be here um on the stand and meeting everyone and we can't wait for next year."
Katie Lowe - Business Development Manager, AMEX GBT
Gray Dawes Travel
"Hi I'm John Cooper the Group Marketing Director here at Gray Dawes Travel and we've just had a fantastic couple of days here at the Business Travel Show Europe. It's actually the first time we've ever exhibited at the show. We're the oldest startup in the industry so we've been going 97 years and actually haven't been here on the show floor for certainly for as long as I can remember. So it's been fantastic to be back on the show and we've absolutely loved it. It's been busy busy busy, one of the best decisions we've made, certainly from a branding and marketing perspective to get the Gray Dawes identity right here in the heart of the Business Travel Show Europe, and very much looking forward to coming back next year."
John Cooper - Group Marketing Director, Gray Dawes Travel
CTM
"Hi there I'm Josh Gunn from CTM, and we're here at the Business Travel Show celebrating our 30 year anniversary since the founding of the company, so for us we've had a fantastic show. Our biggest year yet. When we started the company 30 years ago it was built on a foundation of service Innovation and ROI, and in those 30 years it hasn't changed at all. We're really excited to be here showcasing our new door-to-door trip building functionality within lightning, and meeting with so many travel buyers from all across Europe."
Josh Gunn - Global Head of Product Growth, CTN
SAP Concur
"Hi my name is Alistair Kent and I look after PR here at SAP Concur. This is the second day the Business Travel Show and it's 30th anniversary and we couldn't be happier with how things have gone. I think we've had over 70 individual briefings or meetings with the travel buyers here at the show. The vibe has been really really good, everyone's been excited to get out and meet people From a PR perspective as well, we've chatted with lots of journalists being able to talk about our new conquer travel. But the overall show itself in its 30th year has been really exciting, and just happy to be here."
Alistair Kent - SR PR Manager, SAP Concur
Gary James - Head of Sales, Corporate Traveller
“Corporate Traveller had our most successful Business Travel Show Europe yet, with a record number of pre-booked and walk-in meetings. The show always has a great atmosphere across both days, filled with a sense of excitement and informative sessions. We truly enjoy being part of the Business Travel Show Europe and can’t wait to return in 2025!"
Ewan Kassir - Director of Sales, Clarity
“This year couldn’t have gone any better. Not only was it the launch of the new Clarity and Brighter brands, but the stand was non-stop over the two days – in fact, it was the busiest we have ever seen since exhibiting. It’s been a record-breaking year for us in terms of the number of meetings we secured, both before the show and with walk-ons. Buyers were engaged and liked the balance between great service and the technology we offer in ClarityGo and MeetingsPro. Subsequently, we have a terrific pipeline opportunity across our Clarity, Brighter and One Global brands that we expect to come to fruition as conversations continue.”
Jade Edwards - Sales & Account Manager, FCM Meetings & Events
“This year’s Business Travel Show Europe was the busiest I’ve attended to date. At FCM Meetings and Events, we value the opportunity to collaborate with our corporate customers and discuss their evolving needs in the meetings and events space. As strong advocates for face-to-face meetings, we believe Business Travel Show Europe offers an excellent opportunity for in-person partnerships. Roll on next year!”
NAVAN
"Hi my name is Ben I'm Director of Travel Management here at NAVAN, and we're at the amazing Business Travel Show to talk to some potential customers, talk to our existing customers, as well as a number of travel buyers in the industry about what we're doing to disrupt business travel. With NDC, with sustainability and Global Consolidated reporting"
Ben Custance - Director of Travel Management, NAVAN
Eurostar
"Hi I'm uh Dean Dobson, I'm Senior Lead for Agents Trade Bodies and OBTs at Eurostar. The Business Travel Show for us is extremely important, it's a way point where we can meet our existing partners, talk business with them, and resolve things in a way which is arguably more efficient than than over the internet and over teams. It's also a place in which we of course can make new business, meet new partners, increase our revenues, and solve problems together, you know our mutual problems. So incredibly important for Eurostar, incredibly important for the industry, it brings people together. The travel industry by definition requires people to meet and travel and this is a central place where everyone can convene, and talk business, and get things done."
Dean Dobson - Senior Lead for Agents Trade Bodies and OBTs, Eurostar
Reed & Mackay
"Good morning, I'm Mat Browne from Reed & Mackay events, and we're having a great show here today at the Business Travel Show. Lots of interesting conversation with suppliers talking a lot about our newest acquisition in Italy. We're very proud of and our full Global proposition."
Mat Browne - Event Specialist, Reed & Mackay
SQUAKE
"Hi I'm Natalie Estment from SQUAKE and I'm the Head of Partnerships here. Why is BTS important to us? It's a great opportunity for us to meet our clients, potential new clients and partners, in particular TMC's and corporates, so we can have really important conversations about sustainability and the tech infrastructure that they need to get them to their sustainability goals. So for us it's a fantastic opportunity to be in touch with everyone in one place, share opinions, have a bit of a laugh, and maybe a little drink afterwards as well which is great."
Natalie Estment - Head of Partnerships, SQUAKE
