July 2005

Boom in business trips to China

Business flights to the Far East, Asia and the former Soviet bloc are soaring, according to a Warwickshire travel firm.

David Moore, main board director at Travel Management Group plc (TMG), in Dormer Place, Leamington, said: "One of the three major growth areas for business travel has been in China, which has been encouraged locally by links with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber. We have seen the number of delegates tarvelling on these market visits double in the last two to three years. Traditionally, it was mainly manufacturing and automotive companies, but recent visits have included concentration on medical equipment, IT, the textile industry, language training and environmental organisations"

Mr Moore said property management, manufacturing and engineering industries were also showing more interest in Poland, Hungary, Latvia and the Ukraine.

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