globalization

Op Ed: Gaurav Sundaram On Six Strategies For Expanding Travel Programs Into India

Expanding global business travel programs to India, and in particular bringing in the operations of travel management company used in other markets, can prove challenging. As laid out by Gaurav Sundaram, president of India-based consultancy ProKonsul, a well-researched strategy, strong executive endorsement and a clear go-to-market plan can be the keys to your success. As…

Travel And Transport Acquires Radius Travel To Go ‘All In’ Globally

Travel and Transport last month acquired full ownership of the Radius Travel agency network company, buying out India-based minority shareholder Cox & Kings. The transaction followed years of ownership consolidation in the network — most recently to two owners as Radius about two years ago bought shares back from U.K.-based Portman Travel (now Clarity). Omaha, Neb.-based…

Lessons In Travel Globalization: Be Sensitive, Modest And Mature — But Firm

When Amway global sourcing manager Guy Langenburg attempted to gather data for global travel management consolidation, some local managers and suppliers hid it from him. No, really. They acted like children. It’s far from the first illustration of what corporate travel educators have been saying for years about globalization projects. You need to know your…

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