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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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

Get the most out of your next trip with business travel loyalty programs. Loyalty programs aren’t just for leisure travel. Maybe you’re flying with a loyalty program specifically designed for business Travelers. Maybe you’re just using your hotel loyalty program account to earn points during your hotel stay on a business trip. Whatever the case,Read more

Business travel has long been overdue for a breakthrough. Travelers need intuitive tools and easy-to-access, on-demand support. Travel Managers need real-time visibility and reduced complexity. Companies expanding globally need travel management platforms that don’t slow them down. For too long, these needs haven’t been addressed because the legacy systems that still dominate the space areRead more

The business travel industry is ever-changing—are your travel management services changing with it?  A lot about travel has changed in recent years, and you should be working with a Travel Management Company (TMC) that can weather the changing tides along with you, while also sharing your organization’s values. Sometimes, this can mean switching business travelRead more

When it comes to how to get hotel rewards, you have a lot of options—and those options are growing. Online travel agencies (OTAs), sometimes also called travel booking aggregators, offer you all the travel you need, bookable in one easy spot. They’re known for their great deals. They make business travel easy. Think the Hotwires,Read more