Platform for blogs and the latest trends in the travel industry AirPlus, an award-winning global provider for business travel payment solutions, has established an Online Community forum for the international business travel industry.

The AirPlus Online Community  (www.airpluscommunity.com) is available to anyone who is involved in BTM, encouraging professional discussions about current market trends and industry practices. The site facilitates reciprocal communication among the travel management professionals worldwide and allows business travellers to exchange their experiences.

"We wanted to create a platform for the BTM industry professionals, where they can exchange their opinions and pass on suggestions. By introducing the AirPlus Online Community via Web 2.0, we intend to enhance the quality of industry networking and encourage open discussions, which the BTM professionals can both contribute to and benefit from", underlines Patrick W. Diemer, CEO AirPlus International.

The AirPlus Online Community welcomes discussions, comments, ideas and solutions through professional blogs. The blogs will be supported by different studies and statistics, as well as references to technical conferences, webinars and other web pages. The bloggers are also encouraged to quote any reference material where applicable. Furthermore, a great number of additional offers and service functions such as surveys, RSS-Feeds, access to archives and search functions will be provided.