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BCD Travel white papers provide valuable perspective on the issues and challenges in and around the corporate travel industry.
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.
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.
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.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Overview
A BCD Travel Informational Brief
2008 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.  
Global Travel Distribution Trends
The white paper explores the tensions and complexities that animate the current travel distribution environment. We address most major aspects of distribution costs, including GDS fees, agency incentives, alternative content aggregators and merchant fees.
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.
2007 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.  
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