Why is CTM rebranding its meetings and events arm?

The rebranded CTM Meetings & Events is a response to the growing significance of business meetings and corporate events.

A recent survey conducted by Corporate Travel Management found that business meetings and corporate events are a growing segment of business travel.
A recent survey conducted by Corporate Travel Management found that business meetings and corporate events are a growing segment of business travel. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Natee Meepian

Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has rebranded its specialist meetings and events division from Event Travel Management (ETM) to "CTM Meetings & Events".

Business meetings and corporate events have become a significant and growing segment of business travel. CTM's 2024 Global Customer Survey revealed that 90% of respondents expect to maintain or increase their travel for customer meetings in the coming year. Similarly, 85% anticipate the same or more travel for internal meetings, and 84% for conferences and tradeshows.

“People enjoy collaborating with their colleagues and partners in person because it strengthens business relationships and opens new opportunities,” said Doreen Low, MICE manager of CTM Meetings & Events, Asia.

"Our survey demonstrated that our customers value innovative technology and cherish immersive destination experiences within their corporate events. Unique and interesting event destinations are also highly valued, along with distinctive meeting or event spaces. This reflects the diverse needs and preferences of our customers.”

Reasons driving the rebrand

The rebranding decision stems from CTM's commitment to evolving its services in response to increased opportunities for businesses to enhance savings, efficiencies, and duty of care through a more strategic, integrated approach to managing corporate and event travel.

CTM Meetings & Events specialises in designing strategic corporate event experiences that deliver long-lasting results for businesses through improved budget control and visibility, enhanced operating efficiencies, and heightened attendee experiences to maximise return on investment.

"Business travel is evolving, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this transformation. Our rebranding efforts are aimed at making things smoother and better for our customers," explains Low. "We are passionate about our work and continuously seek innovative ways to elevate our meeting and events services. This rebranding initiative underscores our dedication to providing exceptional services to our valued corporate customers.”