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Report: Incentive Travel on the Rise

Dépèche transmise le 17 février 2011 par Business Wire

Report: Incentive Travel on the Rise

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSI Aviation Services, Inc. saw a significant increase in requests for incentive travel in January, confirming a recent forecast that companies plan to spend more money on travel in 2011.

“It appears that companies are now confident the economy is getting better, and they’re ready to reward their dedicated employees and loyal customers.”

Michele Martinez, Vice President of Commercial and Military Operations, said incentive travel was once a common request in the air charter industry but has been rare since the recession hit in 2008.

Incentive trips range from sending a top customer and their family to the Bahamas for a week, to taking the entire staff to New York City for a weekend. Air charter adds considerable value to incentive travel since travelers have the benefit of customized flight schedules, tailored catering options and point-to-point transportation.

“Incentive travel was very popular before the recession, so the increase in requests looks very promising,” Martinez said. “It appears that companies are now confident the economy is getting better, and they’re ready to reward their dedicated employees and loyal customers.”

The increase coincides with a recent forecast that companies plan to spend 5 percent more on travel in 2011 than last year. The report also highlighted a significant rise in incentive travel, such as company retreats.

About CSI

CSI Aviation Services, Inc. (CSI) established in 1979, is a diversified and experienced worldwide aviation services company. We serve multi-national corporations, athletic teams, federal and state government agencies with air charter, aircraft leasing and aircraft purchase. We arrange commercial aircraft, executive jets and turboprops, using a wide variety of certified air carriers, as agent for our customers or the air carrier. We are the nation’s oldest and largest company of its kind and our years of experience have made us a worldwide leader in aviation. Contact us 24/7/365 at 505-761-9000 or csi@csiaviation.com.