Latest BSI News

Delivering Online Booking Success

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BSI helps Royal Mail Group achieve 84% online adoption in just 3 months

BSI Retains Fujitsu Services Contract

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

16% savings, service excellence and compliance cited by Fujitsu

Bribery Act Could Boost Compliance Culture Says BSI

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New report offers advice for buyers

BSI Delivers Next Generation Internal Meeting Space Management

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Latest enhancements to BSIDirect™ designed to enrich the user experience, whilst retaining customers’ key policy controls, which make the tool effective in helping reduce costs for those responsible for managing meeting spend

BSI Forms Partnership with Green Tourism Business Scheme

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has formed a new partnership with the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) eco-label to promote ‘greener’ accommodation and venue options to its booking consultants and customers

Keeping an Industry Eye on London 2012

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BSI Launches Olympics Report at London Breakfast Forum

BSI Honoured as Best Hotel Booking Agency for Second Year Running

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has been crowned ‘Best Hotel Booking Agency’ for the second year running at the recent 2011 Buying Business Travel Awards, which took place at a gala event held at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel.

Capita Group Plc acquires BSI

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI joins Capita Business Travel in Capita Group’s Travel and Conference division

No Spin Required

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Indesit and BSI Meetings & Events win ‘Best Stand in Show’ Award

BSI is the New Choice for Public Sector Hotel and Conference Bookings

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Buying Solutions awards specialist hotel and conference agency a four year framework agreement

BSI Delivers Hotel Carbon Reporting

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Pioneering specialist leads the way for clients to fulfil hotel CO2 reporting requirements

Companies Also Missing M&E ‘Cost Avoidance’ Savings

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cost control, compliance & creativity…

BSI Urges Public Sector to Consider Bigger Picture

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The specialist responds to civil servants suggestions to source travel directly

BSI Appoints Director of Business Relations

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The leading procurement specialist in corporate and public sector accommodation, meetings and event management has appointed Justin Cole to the newly formed position, Director of Business Relations.

BSI Meetings & Events On C&IT TV - Watch Exclusive Video

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Watch BSI group managing director Trevor Elswood explain how the agency has performed since bringing its agencies, including Olive360, under the single BSI brand

BSI Responds to Government Announcement of Public Sector Travel Budget Cuts

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI responds to today's announcement of public sector spending cuts which will see travel and consultancy face a combined reduction in spend of £1.15bn.

BSI Wins Fujitsu Contract Extension and Second ‘Gold’ Award

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI recognised at client’s annual awards ceremony

Surviving Predicted Public Sector Travel Cuts

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trevor Elswood responds to ITM’s warning of public sector travel budget cuts in 2010

What a Difference a Year Makes...2010

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has compared Q1 2010 data against Q1 2009 which has revealed some interesting customer trends within both the accommodation and meetings sectors.

BSI Comments on Effects of Airspace Closure

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trevor Elwood, Group Managing Director of BSI, comments on the effects on business of the recent airspace closure as a result of the volcanic ash plume from Iceland.

BSI Meetings and Events Appoint Preferred Production Suppliers

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On the back of significant client wins in the first quarter of 2010, BSI Meetings and Events has appointed Presentation Services Provider (PSP) and MCL to support BSI in the delivery of technical services across their full range of events.

Payment Solution of Choice for the Recession and Recovery?

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trevor Elswood, Group Managing Director of BSI, the leading procurement specialist in corporate and public sector accommodation and meetings management reviews a somewhat surprising trend emerging amongst BSI customers.

BSI Meetings and Events Launches An Industry First

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI launches its latest electronic authorisation system in February which will set the bar in the types of authorisation processes that can be achieved with arrangers of both accommodation and meetings.

Online is On Message at BSI

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI's latest version and release of BSIDirect™ hotel specialist booking tool has underpinned a significant rise in Client Online bookings.

Tesco Saves £3M in Meetings

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Innovative technology from BSI brings significant savings for Tesco

Indesit appoints BSI Meetings & Events to its supplier roster for events

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI Meetings & Events appointed to supply venue finding, event production, logistics and creative design services as part of Indesit’s recent agency review

BSI CROWNED “BEST HOTEL BOOKING AGENCY” AT THE BUSINESS TRAVEL AWARDS

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BSI recognised as industry leader at annual awards ceremony.

BSI Launches Traveller & Meetings Tracking Tool

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Helping to increase clients’ commitment to employee duty of care

BSI Strengthens Meetings & Event Offering

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Extensive customer engagement, coupled with new business successes gained from the integrated marriage of BSI’s procurement expertise in the meetings arena and Olive360o’s creative event management services, has led to the decision to consolidate all group services under one unified brand from November this year.

How is the sector fairing up in 2009?

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following on from BSI’s direct comparison of January 2009 booking trends against January 2008, the leading procurement specialist in corporate and public sector accommodation, meetings and event management highlights more changes in the constantly evolving market place.

BSI First in Industry to Integrate with Zanzibar

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has become the first hotel booking agent and the first in the business travel and accommodation service sector to integrate with Zanzibar, the e-Procurement system delivered by ProcServe on behalf of HM Treasury.

Major contract wins for BSI

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Specialist accommodation, meetings and event management service provider, BSI has announced two large contract wins with E.on and Cable & Wireless following recent competitive tenders.

BSI Appoints Head of Development for Public Sector

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has announced the appointment of Steve Savage as Head of Business Development Public Sector. This new appointment is reflective of the growing requirements for BSI’s specialist solutions within the public sector.

BSI Well Placed to Deal with Flu Pandemic

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the World Health Organisation designating the current alert level for H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) as Phase 6, indicating widespread human infection what are businesses doing to ensure business continuity across the travel and accommodation service provider industry?

BSI Announces New Strategic Post

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has today announced the appointment of Karen Hutchings as Director of Business Relationships. This important new appointment follows further account wins and the growing demand for the company’s specialist accommodation, meetings and event management solutions.

Convergence BPO, In-Source or Out-Source?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As convergence in hotel and meeting spend increases, Peter Dennis, head of ICOR, BSI's specialist consulting and procurement division, considers the benefits to corporates of outsourcing for www.ABTN.co.uk

Room Rates in the Spotlight

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The first quarter of 2009 has seen a significant reduction on average room rates and meetings room rates, as supply and demand aligns itself across the globe

BSI Wins Fujitsu ‘Gold Services Provider’ Award

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSI is delighted to announce that Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT services companies, has recognised the achievements of the company with a ‘Gold Services Provider’ award at Fujitsu’s 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony

OCS Appoints BSI

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OCS, a privately owned company offering a full range of property support services, has appointed BSI as the sole partner for the provision of accommodation and meetings requirements in the UK

Industry Association Changes Name

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Institute of Travel Management changes its name to Institute of Travel and Meetings. Talking about the ITM’s decision to change its name, Trevor Elswood, Group Managing Director, BSI, comments

What a Difference a Year Makes

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With in excess of a £155M spend across the sector and heavy focus on the UK and Europe, Trevor Elswood, Group Managing Director of BSI the leading procurement specialist in corporate accommodation and meetings management highlights the change in supply and demand, and the profile of that demand in both the accommodation sector, and meeting and events market with a direct comparison of January 2009 booking trends against January 2008.

WSP Appoints BSI as Accommodation Provider

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WSP, one of the world’s fastest-growing design, engineering and management consultancies, has appointed BSI as the provider of accommodation, conference and venue finding services in the UK.

BSI ‘Bucks’ Downward Industry Trend in Online Booking Adoption

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Trevor Elswood, Group Managing Director, BSI, assesses the vital requirements for a successful self booking tool for www.ABTN.co.uk

BSI Appoints Northern Operations Manager

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has appointed Val Glaze to the new role as dedicated Northern Operations Manager for the accommodation side of the business.

BSI Re-secures Marks & Spencer Contract

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Marks & Spencer, one of the UK’s leading retailers, has re-appointed BSI as the sole provider of its accommodation requirements, following an agency tender between four short-listed companies.

BSI Secures Contract with Fujitsu Services

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT services companies, has appointed BSI as the sole provider of accommodation, conference, training facilities and venue finding services in the UK.

BSI Announces Appointment of Dedicated Operations Manager for Conference and Meetings

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following last year’s acquisition of Olive 360°, and the growing demand for the BSI Venue Finding operation, Jan Cearns has been appointed to a new role as dedicated Operations Manager - Conferences and Meetings.

Olive360° expands sales team

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Olive360°, BSI Group’s event management division, has expanded its sales team with three key appointments.

BSI Win Principal Hayley Award for Best Travel Management Agency 2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has been awarded 'Best Travel Management Company 2008' at the inaugural Principal Hayley Awards Ceremony that recently took place at the Russell Hotel, London.

BSI Group Announces Asia Pacific Representation Agreement

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The BSI Group announced today that it has signed a Ground-Breaking agreement with one of the largest travel organisations in China.

BSI Nominated for Top Industry Award

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BSI is thrilled to announce it’s nomination as ‘Best Hotel Booking Agency for Business’ in this year's Buying Business Travel Diamond Awards...

BSI Crowned Best Agency at IHG Awards

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BSI recognised as industry leader at annual awards ceremony...

BSI working with Halton Borough Council

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the appointment to the National Police Travel Framework...

Eyeing up the industry

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BSI launches new series of publications to benefit business travel industry...

SME survey results

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SME's follow outdated procurement practices when booking accommodation for business travel...

XPS Renews Contract With BSI

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Xchanging Procurement Services, has renewed it's contract with BSI for a further three years as it's preferred agency for XPS’customers requiring hotel, conference, meeting and events services.

Senior management change signifies new era for BSI group of companies

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BSI has announced changes to its senior management team, which marks a new leadership era for Europe's leading specialist accommodation, meetings and event management solutions company.

Safety & security white paper released

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The first in a series of white paper publications – entitled Industry Eye™ - has been released by the BSI group of companies.

BSI exhibiting at Crème at Olympia

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BSI – part of the BSI group of companies – will be exhibiting at The Times Crème Executive Secretary & PA Event at London’s Olympia on May 13-15 this year.

The Hive magazine is launched

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The BSI group of companies has launched its new quarterly magazine called The Hive™ providing news, analysis, comment and debate on the accommodation, meetings & event management industry.

BSI welcomes the Learning & Skills Network

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Learning and Skills Network (LSN) has appointed BSI as the sole provider of venue find and Event Management services for over 600 training events and conferences staged throughout the year.