Delray Beach, FL — June 30, 2020. Global travel management networks, Hickory Global Partners and WIN Global Travel Network, have come together to create and jointly host Virtual ITMC 2020 – A Virtual Global Symposium Series Celebrating Independent TMCs, sponsored by Hilton and Sabre Hospitality. Paul Tilstone, Managing Partner of Festive Road, will moderate the two-part event on July 23 and 30.

The ITMC Summit is the only conference that caters to Global Independent Travel Management Companies (TMCs), representing over US$34 billion in business travel sales in 2019.

Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, we have had to postpone our physical event, ITMC Summit 2020, until 2021. However, we could not let this year pass without providing valuable insights into how the industry may evolve and what independent TMCs may need to consider when travel resumes. In anticipation of the return of travel, we want to celebrate the benefits of using and working with a TMC. For this reason, we have decided to make July the month of the independent TMC.

The two sessions are titled: Ready for Growth – Empowering Independent TMCs with a Future Value Proposition and Freedom from Transactions – Supporting Stable Growth Through a Revisited TMC Business Model.The sessions will cover areas such as unique opportunities to adapt, close customer relationships, total trip management, the needs of the buyer and traveler, creative business models and the supplier chain relationship.

Both sessions are completely free of charge and open to TMCs, corporate buyers and corporate travel departments (CTDs), with an agenda suitable for all sectors of the travel ecosystem. While we are aware of the plethora of webinars and webcasts available, our aim is to deliver insightful and educational sessions to enable forward planning and prepare for the new normal.

To register for these events, please click here.

About Hickory Global Partners

Founded over 40 years ago, Hickory Global Partners is an industry-leading global alliance for corporate travel agencies, corporate travel departments (CTDs) and corporations that delivers unparalleled negotiated discounts and commissions, resources, support and value that significantly benefits its members, and ultimately, their clients. Hickory Global Partners bridges the gap between members and suppliers and raises the bar on what being a global corporate travel alliance is all about. Its visionary hotel program, robust air program, one-of-a kind ground transportation program, comprehensive ancillary portfolio and cutting-edge technology and tools, make HICKORY an important strategic partner in the corporate travel industry. For more information, visit www.hickoryglobalpartners.com or contact Chris Dane (President and Managing Partner) at +1 561.900.3596 or cdane@hickoryglobalpartners.com.

About WIN Global Travel Network

WIN is a select group of corporate travel specialists working together to provide a superior service to global clients. They provide local service excellence using global products and technology to build a truly locally global solution. There are around 6,000 travel agent members in over 75 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.wintravel.org or contact John Hobbs-Hurrell (Head of WIN Global Travel Network) at + 44 (0) 207 324 3915 or john@wintravel.org.