Press Releases
Please visit this page in the weeks leading upto the show to get any relevant press releases. thank you.
March 2008
The 15th London Business Travel Show, 10th - 12th February 2009 at Earls Court is still 45 weeks away but the organisers are creating new geographical 'Pavilions' and visitor trails that focus on specific countries and global regions. The sector showcases; Technology, CSR and Business Meetings created last year will also be expanded.
February 25 2008
More than 7,000 of the UK's business travel elite flocked to the 14th Business Travel Show in London earlier this month; the second consecutive year that organiser Centaur Exhibitions has secured a 7,000 plus visitor attendance.
Over 220 exhibitors, including 70 first-timers, were also at Earls Court 2 representing every corner of the business travel industry and showcasing some of the most advanced products and services on, and about to hit, the market place. More than 80 per cent of these exhibitors have already re-booked stands for 2009, including HRG, Sabre, Emirates and Premier Inn.
February 8 2008
Business Travel Direct - the leading independent TMC - is speeding up hotel bookings through its portal by integrating its reservation system with Europe's largest online hotel booking portal, HRS.com.
February 8 2008
Sabre recognised for being first to implement simple, smart and highly relevant mobile solutions
February 6 2008
The winners of the Business Travel Show 2008 Innovation Awards were announced this afternoon on centre stage in front of the leading players in the UK business travel industry.
February 5 2008
The results of the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards 2007 in association with Wine and Spirit magazine were announced at 3.30pm on Tuesday February 5, at the Business Travel Show at Earls Court Two.
February 5 2008
The global airline alliance looks forward to benefits from EU-U.S. Open Skies
January 11 2008
The battle to win a Business Travel Show 2008 Innovation Award has begun, as organiser Centaur Exhibitions announces 20 companies have been short-listed across the newly-launched seven categories. Just one company has secured more than one short list mention, indicating just how fierce the competition has been up to this point.
January 8 2008
AT BTS 2008 The Guild Of Travel Management Companies (stand 640) be launching new online 'bite-sized' specialist training modules, designed for junior travel management consultants or for those wanting to obtain employment within the industry.
December 14 2007
From 30 March 2008, UK travellers will be able to fly to the Chinese capital of Beijing on a new service that will be launched by Etihad Airways.
December 14 2007
The revolutionary lie flat seat is currently being introduced on Air Canada's Executive First cabin transforming their transatlantic product into luxurious first class comfort and service for a business class price.
December 14 2007
Barclaycard Business Sustain a corporate charge card that will help reduce environmental impact of business air travel.
December 14 2007
Frasers is rapidly expanding its chain of branded apartments to meet the growing demand for long stay corporate accommodation.
December 14 2007
Business Travel Transformed
December 14 2007
Hotel Committee Updates RFP with Environmental, Dynamic Pricing Questions to Meet Industry Needs
December 14 2007
BCD Travel has expanded its operations in India through the acquisition of A.V. Tours and Travel Pvt. Ltd., an independent travel management company headquartered in Hyderabad.
December 14 2007
A new online store aimed at allowing its guests the opportunity to purchase souvenirs, bedding, accessories and gifts relating to their stay in Dubai, has been recently launched by Jumeirah.
December 14 2007
Priority Pass is expecting corporate sales figures this year to double compared to 2006.
December 14 2007
Pegasus' UltraDirect will provide Inntel with a reservations interface, which will give greater control and flexibility on hotel bookings.
December 14 2007
Expotel has announced the launch of its Expotel Leisure product in partnership with Thomas Cook, the UK's leading Affinity Travel Club provider.
December 14 2007
vPayment Delivers Efficiency, Control and Convenience for Meeting and Conference Spend
December 14 2007
Moran hotels has announced that they have purchased Bewleys Hotels - a coup for the Moran brand which sees the number of its bed spaces now increase to in excess of 2500.
December 14 2007
Barclaycard Business recently announced that it's Hotel Tracker, a cutting edge hotel billing system. Developed and implemented in partnership with Conferma Ltd, a specialist provider of corporate hotel booking tools, Hotel Tracker will streamline hotel payments for corporates, booking agencies and hotels alike.
December 14 2007
No queues, no waiting, no stress - just plenty of freedom to relax and enjoy the trip. Travel between London and New York on the world's only fleet of 757's outfitted for just 48 Guests and you'll never want to fly the crowded way again.
December 14 2007
US Airways announced it will begin service at London's Heathrow Airport early next year. Service between Philadelphia and London Heathrow is scheduled to start on March 29, 2008 with tickets available for purchase from Dec 07. The new Philadelphia-Heathrow route will be US Airways' seventh new transatlantic route since 2006.
December 14 2007
Continental Airlines, the world's fifth largest airline, recently announced that it intends to launch non-stop flights between London/Heathrow and both its New York and Houston hubs on March 30, 2008 (westbound), subject to government approval and slot approval. From Heathrow, Continental will offer twice-daily non-stop services to both Newark Liberty International Airport and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
December 14 2007
Continental Airlines' 757 aircraft now features a new Audio/Video on Demand (AVOD) entertainment system in the BusinessFirst® cabin. The new AVOD allows customers to choose from up to 25 movies, 25 short-subject programmes and 50 compact discs.
December 14 2007
Passengers at London Heathrow have been among the first to experience the luxury of Air Canada's new Boeing 777 aircraft this year.
December 14 2007
Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is located in a stunning waterside location, bringing a new brand of contemporary luxury to the Canary Wharf area. The 169-bedroom, four-star deluxe new-build property occupies a prime riverside spot, boasting panoramic views of the river.
December 11 2007
In response to the growing numbers of people travelling through Heathrow airport, a brand new system is being installed to ease the difficulty and reduce waiting time of those either arriving or those waiting to meet passengers at the airport.
December 11 2007
As an agent between customers on the demand side and hotels on the supply side, TravelRes provides a comprehensive, free of charge and technically-innovative, internet-based hotel reservation service. TravelRes offers both UK business (and private) customers the opportunity to now book over 210,000 hotels of all categories throughout the world at preferred rates.
October 22 2007
A Business Travel Show survey carried out by You Gov has found that nearly half of people do not want mobile phones on planes despite the fact it could be a reality within months.
November 27 2007
The Business Travel Show is launching a high-level, three-tier conference programme for visitors to its London event, which takes place at Earls Court 2 from February 5-7, 2008.