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AirPlus International Releases Corporate Travel Survey Results on CSR/Green Initiatives in a Down Economy

Dépèche transmise le 1 avril 2009 par Business Wire

AirPlus International Releases Corporate Travel Survey Results on CSR/Green Initiatives in a Down Economy

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AirPlus International, a global provider of corporate travel payment savings and solutions, releases its April edition of The Wire…from AirPlus entitled: Will Green Initiatives/CSR Survive a Down Economy? The report concludes that while some environment-savvy business travel and CSR initiatives may falter in the short term, the long term outlook shows promise. Interestingly, 51.1% think a new political focus on green jobs and decreased dependence on foreign oil will have a positive effect on CSR efforts. For more results, visit our online community at www.airpluscommunity.com and/or watch our video commentary at www.youtube.com/AirPlusIntl.

“I find it promising that 41% of corporate travel managers have increased their commitment and/or awareness during the down economy. And another 57% feel that a corporate commitment to CSR/Green initiatives will increase a company’s brand perception either overall or per industry,” said Richard Crum, President of AirPlus International, Inc. “CSR is an integral part of the corporate culture at AirPlus. In fact, our multiple award-winning carbon offset solution for our Company Account product is a great example of how we strive to design innovative solutions for ourselves and for our customers.”

The Wire…from AirPlus is a monthly installment of travel industry relevant content. Results are based on a survey of corporate travel managers in North America and Europe in February 2009.

AirPlus International is a key provider of savings to over 32,000 customers worldwide through a suite of business travel payment solutions which include central bill accounts, corporate cards and online management tools. AirPlus is travel agency neutral, the leading issuer of UATP worldwide and the preferred partner and various airlines such as Air China, British Airways (NYSE:BAB), Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL), Luxair, Lufthansa German Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal and Singapore Airlines. For more information, please visit online at www.airplus.com, contribute to our blog at www.airpluscommunity.com, and follow us at www.twitter.com/AirPlus. Press may contact: Rana Walker, Marketing and Communications at +1 (703) 373-0947 or [email protected].