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International corporate travel services company Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) has further enhanced its web-based portal, HRG i-SuiteTM, to offer additional benefits for clients. The Company will showcase the upgraded version as part of its presence at the ACTE Global Education Conference - Corporate Travel in the Forefront - in Rome from 5 – 7 October.
The conference gathers together some of the world’s leading experts in corporate travel and related purchasing decisions and, in addition to showcasing technology expertise, includes HRG executives sharing insight on current industry issues.
HRG i-Suite
HRG i-Suite is designed to provide corporate clients and their travellers with a seamless online environment through which to process their business travel related requirements. In line with HRG’s commitment to continuous improvement, and in addition to an enhanced look and feel, HRG i-Suite is now able to offer a number of extra features and benefits including:
- personal travel module – linked to HRG’s self service reservation tool HRG Online and providing a quick view of the latest itineraries booked, both online or in-branch
- an online currency converter – incorporating all major currencies worldwide
- personalised weather reports – including ability to set default locations and access a comprehensive five day forecast
- travel alerts – providing information on the latest incidents worldwide that may impact travel plans.
HRG i-Suite has been developed using HRG’s own cutting edge technology platform, HRG Universal Super PlatformTM, to ensure that customisation and flexibility are key characteristics. Its design and functionality can be tailored to meet individual corporate requirements, while the advanced connectivity capabilities ensure that it is able to integrate with existing or preferred solutions.
HRG insight
During the three-day conference a number of HRG executives will offer insight into the constantly evolving corporate travel industry to help share best practice and teach strategies and techniques to improve travel programmes and policies and gain maximum return on investment on their corporate travel spend.
HRG’s expert speakers include:
- David Radcliffe, Chief Executive of HRG, who will welcome journalist and TV presenter Boyd Matson as he presents a keynote speech on climate change and the environment. Matson is best known as the long-time host of National Geographic Explorer and current host of Wild Chronicles, as well as for his survival skill expertise and participation in a number of key expeditions worldwide
- Business Technology & Distribution Director Bill Brindle will offer his ‘Industry Perspective’ on the latest challenges and developments affecting traditional distribution models in the corporate travel industry
- Marion Klar, Principal Continental Europe for HRG Consulting, will act as moderator for a session entitled: Expense Management, Are You Gaining or Losing Control?
- Christer Nordlund, Director Europe North Events & Meetings Management, will facilitate an educational session looking at: Capturing Procurement Synergies Between Transient Travel and SMM.
HRG representatives will also demonstrate a comprehensive range of solutions at the HRG stand (stand number 201/203) and provide information on the full range of HRG’s products and services. Further information on the event may be obtained by visiting:
http://www.acte.org/content/Rome_08/Conference_Home
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For further information:
Laurie Waugh / Katy Carmen
Hogg Robinson Group
Tel: + 44 (0) 1256 312 600
Email: laurie.waugh@hrgworldwide.com
Kristina Crowe
Euro RSCG Biss Lancaster
Tel: +44 (0) 2074 679 200
Email: blhrg@bisslancaster.com
Notes to Editors:
Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is the award-winning international corporate travel services company. Founded in 1845, HRG has over 60 years specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate services interests include owned or controlled corporate travel operations in 25 of the key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to over 100 countries.
Totally committed to a value offering for clients, HRG offers a comprehensive range of corporate services which includes Corporate Travel Management, Consulting, Events & Meetings Management, Sports and Expense Management, through its investment in Spendvision.