Waypoint Business Travel Blog

The use of business travel virtual payments remains relatively low, but this form of payment will grow in the future due to its many benefits. Business travel virtual payments are made with credit cards that don’t actually exist. A virtual credit card (VCC) has a number, a card verification value (CVV) and an expiration date,Read more

All companies have a duty of care obligation to their travelers. Your online booking tool can help you live up to that responsibility and ensure business travel continuity during crises. Thriving businesses often send their employees across the country and around the world in pursuit of new opportunities or to provide service to existing clients,Read more

Set your travelers and your company up for success when you recognize and avoid these common travel policy oversights. Creating an effective and widely adopted travel policy is hard. There’s so much to include and take into account that the task can feel overwhelming. Travel policy oversights can lead to an unnecessary expansion in travelRead more

Your personal information is at risk while traveling for work — which is why fraud prevention is so essential before, during and after your trip.   Fraud prevention is one of the most overlooked aspects of business travel, but there’s always a risk that someone could steal your documents to create a false identity. That’sRead more

Uber has long been the market leader in rideshare services. But Lyft is gaining ground due for a number of reasons. Uber remains the largest rideshare service available to business travelers. But is it the best? A new report indicates that Lyft is growing its market share with each passing year, which naturally cuts intoRead more

Understanding Airline Responsibility and How to Get Your Carrier to Pay for Lost Luggage   Whether you’re just leaving on a business trip or finally returning home, lost luggage can ruin your day. Not only is lost luggage a serious inconvenience, it can also create a serious expense — if you don’t follow the right process.Read more

Companies are always looking to travel executives to maximize their return for travel spend. Based upon a new study released by the GBTA, an opportunity may exist with add-on traveler amenities most valued by travelers that are not always included in the final contract. The report, “The Valuable Vendor Contract Add-ons” Prioritizing and Communication =Read more