Latest BSI News

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 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.

BSI Launches Traveller & Meetings Tracking Tool

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Helping to increase clients’ commitment to employee duty of care

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.

Keeping an Eye on the Industry

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSI releases latest set of publications to benefit business travel industry

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

IHG Wins National Business Travel Association for Corporate Responsibilty

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IHG, has been awarded the Travel Supplier Award by The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) at their first Green Travel Summit in California, USA.

Institute of Travel Management Votes for Name Change

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the Institute of Travel Management UK & Ireland (ITM) voted in favour of a name change for the association to the Institute of Travel & Meetings with immediate effect.

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.

Thistle Bloomsbury Hotel Goes Back To Its Roots

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thistle Hotels has invested over £9.7m in an exciting and extensive refurbishment and restoration programme

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.

ITM Member Survey Endorses Association

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent survey issued by the Institute of Travel Management UK & Ireland (ITM) to measure member satisfaction and the direction of the association has provided a ringing endorsement of recent strategies.

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...

QHotels is the AA Hotel Group of the Year

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday 2nd September saw QHotels named AA Hotel Group of the Year for 2008/09...

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...

Yang Sing Oriental - Manchester

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The owners of Manchester's Yang Sing restaurant are opening...

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.

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.

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.

Hotel and meetings carbon emission calculation has arrived courtesy of BSI and CarePar™

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At BSI we have taken and will continue to take tangible steps to reduce the carbon emissions that our business inevitably generates and so ensure our environmental impact is as low as possible.

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 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.