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Corporate travel program flexibility can make for happier Travelers and greater travel policy compliance. However, it’s important to strike the right balance between choice and control.

A corporate travel technology platform should serve both the Travelers’ and the company’s needs. Here’s why tech-first travel programs are often the ideal choice. As an Executive or Travel Manager, if you and your Travelers struggle using legacy travel-booking tools, you’re not alone. Many corporate travel programs still rely on legacy technology. However, the typical corporate travel technology stackRead more

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Headed to the United States? Your or your team’s next business trip to the country could require some extra steps. Here are the documents needed for U.S. business travel. International business Travelers may find entering the U.S. for business travel to be more complicated than it once was. However, staying abreast of U.S. business travel entry requirements canRead more

Do your Travelers frequently get around via rental car or rail? You could be leaving money on the table. Here’s how to take advantage of rail and corporate car rental programs. For a few months now, we’ve been covering all things business supplier partnerships for SMEs. Our series has covered how to secure partnerships withRead more

In-house travel management is a popular alternative to working with a Travel Management Company, but it’s not a great option for everyone. Here’s what you need to know about business travel management alternatives, so you can pick your ideal fit for your SME.

Airline sourcing for small business travel programs can be challenging. There are ways you can make the most of this hurdle.

A flexible corporate travel program can give you all the benefits of a traditional program, but without the limitations.

How to make a travel management company transition go smoothly—including a slow transition, transparent communication and Traveler involvement.

Don’t overlook hotels when pursuing SME travel supplier partnerships. Hotel corporate rates could prove beneficial to your travel budget.

Is your travel spend too small for today’s supplier discount programs? SME travel supplier partnerships may be within easier reach than you think.  If you’re a Travel Manager at an SME, then you may feel that your travel spend is overall too small to negotiate valuable supplier discounts. However, it is possible to secure SMERead more

As M&E travel evolves and grows, a dedicated meetings and events travel program provides exceptional value.  Meetings and events (M&E) travel is travel specifically revolving around conferences, conventions, trade shows and more. It has always been a big part of business travel. That said, some companies may not always give it the attention it deserves.Read more

Smart travel spend management isn’t just about setting a budget and sticking to it. It’s also about making tactical decisions and regularly reviewing and revising your plans.  After you’ve planned out your travel budget for the year, your work isn’t quite done yet if you truly want to get a handle on your travel spendRead more

Learn more about per diem rates in 2026, what you can expect as you plan your travel for the next year and how per diem rates benefit you as a Traveler. While many private companies choose to set their own per diem rates, others simply follow government standards or guidelines. Additionally, in some countries, perRead more

Recent and planned TSA changes may improve efficiency — but not if you’re unprepared when you arrive at the airport. Here’s what you need to know. It seems like the security process at the airport is nearly always changing, or that every airport has different rules. Take off your shoes. Don’t take off your shoes. LeaveRead more

Gain the upper hand during corporate travel supplier negotiations. Here’s how to better your chances of securing discounts for your Travelers and your organization.  It’s no secret that business travel can be pricey and it’s seemingly only becoming more expensive every year. However, there are steps you can take to better your position during corporateRead more

Create a Travel Management Company RFP that ensures all your needs are met and that you pick the very best fit for your company culture. Putting together a Travel Management Company RFP can be intimidating. Not just any standardized RFP form will ensure you make the right choice in partnering with a potential vendor. However,Read more

Smart, comprehensive travel budget planning can help your teams (and your organization as a whole) get the most out of every trip.  For many SMEs, business travel and its associated costs may not be a front-of-mind concern. However, smart travel budget planning is key to ensuring that every trip is a worthwhile expense amid yourRead more

Whether you’re worried about current events or simple travel safety, taking a few travel precautions can keep you safe when on the road for work. While an organization will have a certain Duty of Care to its Travelers when they’re on the road, Travelers should also take travel precautions to ensure they don’t unnecessarily putRead more

As the line between work and life continues to blur, Travelers (particularly Millennials and Gen Z) continue to embrace bleisure travel as well—and Travel Managers can leverage this trend to improve event attendance. Bleisure travel is nothing new at all. Nearly a decade ago, travel publications were discussing the growing trend of Travelers using businessRead more

An SME might not need to outsource travel entirely to a Travel Management Company (TMC). What are your other options?   If you’re a Travel Manager at an SME and you need help with certain portions of your travel management, you may’ve considered working with a Travel Management Company. Then, however, you realized you didn’t quiteRead more

If you haven’t thought about it yet, you need to think about it now. We’re talking about travel strategy planning 2026. Ideally, companies will begin planning out their travel programs a year in advance. However, operations aren’t always ideal in the real world. As such, if you haven’t begun thinking about travel strategy planning 2026Read more

Your first business trip to Japan is coming up? Here’s what you need to know before you go. Japan is a popular business trip destination that comes with a unique business culture. To make your trip as enjoyable as possible, here’s what you’ll want to consider, from choosing your travel dates to landing in your destination and getting theRead more

Whether it’s an upcoming conference, client meeting or exhibition, the question remains the same: Should your event planner also manage your event travel booking?  When planning a business event, no matter what section of the MICE industry that event falls under, there are some key players involved; notably, at the head of it all isRead more

Consider what business Travelers want most in a hotel stay when booking their next trip or planning for your 2026 hotel partnerships.  There are some things that business Travelers want from a hotel when on the road for work that’ll likely never change. They need a place to do work that doesn’t require them toRead more