Who is ITM?
The UK business travel, or travel management, market is estimated to be worth in excess of £25 billion per annum.
The Institute of Travel & Meetings UK & Ireland (ITM) is the recognised body for business travel, representing over 1,000 buyer and supplier members from 6 UK & Ireland regions. Membership represents nearly 50% of the FTSE 100, major government departments and NGOs and major limited liability partnerships such as law firms and accountants.
ITM provides the best possible support, information and opportunities to enable members to achieve best practice in managing travel spend effectively and to maximise the profitability of their organisations.
ITM promotes the belief that efficient and effective travel management requires good planning, strong negotiation skills, effective communication and a keen knowledge of current trends and business travel providers such as airlines, sea and ground transportation and hotel accommodation.
Acting as a purchasing body, the Institute regularly contributes to consultative groups involving suppliers, other related associations, government and NGOs.
The association is also part of the Paragon Partnership, a group of worldwide associations whom collaborate on key global travel management issues, research and events.
