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STEP
Work in pairs
Read the text and underline the main reasons why it is
worth going to the show. Can you think of other reasons? Discuss.
Read & Write
Read the text again and then complete the summary below.
For questions 1-12 think of the word that best fits each space. Use one word
only for each space.
The Travel Business Show is the leading event entirely
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to those
who
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, manage, or
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business travel over the Internet, the
phone or through an agent. It will be held in Earls Courts in London on 7th and
8th February.
A visit to the show will
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visitors the chance to
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spend on
travel, the second largest
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within organisations. Saving on airline and
hotel
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will allow them to stretch their travel budget.
At the
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they will meet the world’s leading traditional and
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travel suppliers and find their best
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. In the conferences led by
industry
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and experienced travel buyers they will also get professional
advice on how to develop and improve their travel
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The dedicated event for buyers,
managers & arrangers of business travel
over the Internet, the phone, or through an agent
There has never been a more crucial time to reduce company spend
(1)
. Travel is often the second
largest controllable expense within organisations - it’s also one that can easily be reduced. Assess
your company’s travel spend now and then find the best ways to stretch your travel budget further
and find the best deals in the market.
The Business Travel Shows are the only events dedicated entirely to business travel.
Meet the people who understand your company’s travel needs and can help you get the most out of
your company’s travel budget.
Discover which company is offering the best deals and most practical solutions to meet your company’s
travel needs – making your job easier and saving your company money
All areas of business travel will be represented.
Airlines, hotels, trains, air charter, car rental, airports, travel management, chauffeur drive, credit
cards, on-line booking, air charter and many more...
Not to be missed conferences!
Supporting the exhibition is an essential conference programme covering today’s travel issues that
affect you. Delivered by industry experts and experienced travel buyers, find out how to implement
and develop an effective travel policy for your company.
At Earls Court 2 in London
7th and 8th February 2012
(1) spend: BrE business the amount of money that a company or organisation spends on something.
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