London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Dubai; top business travel destinations in Quarter One of 2010

According to a report in traveldailynews.com, American Express Business Travel has tracked pricing for actual airfares paid by corporate travellers on the most popular business travel routes for domestic and international travel, as well as paid hotel rates in key business travel markets. Following is data and corresponding trends for the first four months of 2010.
 
Quarter One of 2010 Highlights
Air - As airlines consolidate and change fee structures to improve financial stability, corporate buyers must re-evaluate industry developments and identify new opportunities for savings as a way to improve their overall air travel programmes.
 
Year-Over-Year International Airfare: Increased three per cent
Quarter One of 2010 Average International Airfare Paid – USD 1,726
April 2010 International Airfare Paid – USD 1,821
Quarter One of 2009 Average International Airfare Paid – USD 1,680