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• 6 Keys to Multi-Market Travel Program Coordination
  A multi-market travel program comes with its complexities, but coordinating such a program is made easier with a few simple steps. As a Travel Manager, if you’re juggling travel program coordination over multiple markets, teams and countries, you may very well feel overwhelmed. There’s a lot to manage, between regional compliance, differing Traveler preferences, supplierRead […]
• Supporting Neurodiverse Employees on the Road  
  Supporting neurodiverse employees on the road is essential to creating a truly inclusive work culture.  Diversity, equity and inclusion have been hot topics within the workplace for several years now. More and more organizations are finally understanding that diversity equals success. Plentiful data points to diverse teams being more innovative, profitable and engaged. Likewise, dataRead […]
• Ground Transportation Risk Management in Your Travel Policy
  Studies have found that travel policies often overlook ground transportation risk management. Does your policy consider all modes of travel?  Your travel policy likely accounts for the various risks that come with air travel, but how much attention does it pay to ground transportation? Ground transportation is a popular option for many business Travelers, particularlyRead […]
• Advice on Tipping for the Global Business Traveler 
  Tipping etiquette varies from country to country. For advice on tipping around the globe, here’s what you need to know. If you’ve ever been in the awkward situation of not knowing if or how much to tip, you likely want to avoid that feeling in the future. Additionally, when traveling for business in particular, knowingRead […]
• Deciding to Make Business Travel Arrangements for Employees 
  Making travel arrangements for employees can be costly—but it can also be necessary. If you work within a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), and particularly in an SME or industry that may serve a limited international clientele, then you may hesitate before making travel arrangements for employees. With the cost of travel rising and overallRead […]
• What is Split Ticketing and Should You Try It? 
  What is split ticketing, and is it a good idea? Here’s what you need to know. Are you looking for an easy way to save a bit on your travel spend? There’s one trend you might just want to jump on: split ticketing. This is a particularly popular option when booking rail travel in rail-centricRead […]
• Online Booking Tool vs Agent Booking: What’s Right for Your Business Travel Program?
  When managing business travel, organizations have more options than ever—from booking independently to working with professional agents. However, when it comes to choosing between an online booking tool and an agent-assisted approach, it’s helpful to understand the differences—and the overlap. In the world of business travel, “online booking tool” (OBT) and “self-booking tool” (SBT) are oftenRead […]
• Asia Pacific Travel Trends and What to Learn from Them
  This year’s Asia Pacific travel trends offer valuable lessons for Travel Managers everywhere, not just in the region. Many of these emerging patterns reflect long-standing Traveler priorities that are now reaching a tipping point, from sustainability to more personalized experiences. For Travel Managers, the takeaway is clear: These trends aren’t passing fads. They’re shaping theRead […]