Whitepaper Downloads

Please find below our list of available white papers to download.
BCD Travel white papers provide valuable perspective on the issues and challenges in and around the corporate travel industry.

2010 Industry Forecast

The setting for our 2010 predictions is a sluggish economic recovery in line with IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2009). The key downside risks are a major impact of H1N1, which might impact business travel more than other parts of the economy, and a major rise in oil prices (e.g., due to speculation or geopolitical affairs)
2010 Industry Forecast

Travel Program Consolidation

The wide spectrum of consolidation options provides companies with a range of solutions to fit many business cycles, cultures and business objectives.
BCD travel program consolidation

Savings and Consolidation Case Study

BCD Travel helps to restructure our clients travel program to streamline processes and drive down costs
Savings and Consolidation Case Study

Change Management and Implementation Case Study

We listen to our client to deliver the service and implementation solution desired.
Change Management and Implementation Case Study

Payment and Reconciliation Solutions Case Study

Our payment and reconciliation solutions reduce costs, improve consistency and increase efficiency.
Payment and Reconciliation Solutions Case Study

Online Travel Solutions Case Study

Best practices to achieve high adoption rates when implementing an online booking tool. Find out how one of our clients has been able to achieve this.
Online Travel Solutions Case Study

Meetings and Incentives Case Study

Great emphasis has now been place in ensuring MICE spend is accounted for as part of your travel program. We helped a top Direct Selling FMCG company redesign its meetings program for maximum savings.
Meetings and Incentives Case Study

Travel Risk Management White Paper

Business travel-related risk management is making it to the top of the agenda at the corporate level. Most security and travel managers are aware of these recent developments but unsure how to initiate a successful travel risk management program that does not inhibit corporate mobility. The white paper explains why companies should adopt a systematic, strategic approach to travel risk management – and how to do it.
Travel Risk Management White Paper

Update: 2009 Industry Forecast

Advito, the consulting arm of BCD Travel, has updated its Industry Forecast for 2009 based on economic and industry developments during Q4 2008. This update is prompted by ongoing macroeconomic and industry volatility, and is designed to assist corporate travel executives in navigating complex travel program management scenarios.

The revisions are grounded in the analysis of BCD Travel’s global client transaction data, macroeconomic indicators and direct feedback from the sourcing engagements for air, hotel and car programs that Advito conducts on behalf of its clients.

Update: 2009 Industry Forecast

2009 Industry Forecast

Our forecast draws on our extensive global knowledge of the corporate travel industry and world markets and offers our look ahead to next year to ensure you have the information to thrive in a constantly changing travel environment.
2009 Travel Industry Forecast

Responsible Travel Management

The white paper outlines the importance of a strategic approach to creating travel programs that integrate with their organizations’ overall Corporate Social Responsibility goals and stakeholder requirements. Responsible Travel Management will incorporate both sustainable and accountable elements.