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SURVEY

Has your company reduced the usage of private corporate jets for executives since the 4th quarter of 2008?

a) Yes, due to the declining economy
b) Yes, only because of the negative perception of the spending with this economy
c) Yes, because of both a) & b)
d) No, and no plans to reduce it
e) No, but we will if the economy deteriorates further

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NBTA IN THE NEWS

Corporate Meetings & Incentives, NBTA's DC Agenda

Time.com, Hotels Try to Adapt to Hard Times

Forbes.com, FEATURE-Downturn hits U.S. corporate meetings

Reuters, Downturn hits U.S. corporate meetings

New York Times, Savings as Part of the Job

International Herald Tribune, U.S. business travelers join in cutting costs

Purchasing, Travel buyers: Meetings spending to remain flat in 2009

Purchasing, Car-rental rates to remain flat

USA Today, Most hotels likely to see occupancy rates fall next year

Inc. Magazine, With costs rising, companies are clamping down on unnecessary trips

Dallas Morning News, Biz Travel Forecast

Financial Week, Buckle up: travel costs to soar next year

Financial Week, Cut! The direct route to reducing travel expenses

Financial Week, T&E expenses under the knife

Reuters, Business travel growth expected to slow in 2009

Forbes, Analysis: Business travel growth expected to slow in 2009

TIME, Transport: Price Hikes

Chicago Tribune, Workers embrace cheaper travel

Economist.com, The golden age of travel managers

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