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Last-minute business travel costs often feel inevitable. However, if not careful, they can add up in a big way—and the costs aren’t only financial. Here’s how to reduce last-minute business travel for a more organized and efficient travel program.  Last-minute business travel is one of the most consistent budget pressures Travel Managers face. Yet, most programs treat it as inevitable. TheRead more

Organizations are increasingly exploring managed vs unmanaged travel programs. As they do, Travel Managers should weigh the full range of managed travel program benefits before making a shift. Travel Managers and Executives have more options than ever when it comes to managing organizational travel. There’s the self-managed route, tech-first models and ultra-flexible approaches, in addition to, ofRead more

Corporate travel technology integrations are no longer one-size-fits-all. How a booking tool integrates content will impact your Travelers’ behavior and your organization’s bottom line.  With the continual adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC), you can no longer safely assume that your corporate travel content is coming directly from traditional GDS channels. Multiple content sources are currentlyRead more

Independent business travel booking can lead to overspending and limited visibility. See how companies gain control without a formal travel program.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Business travel trends come and go. Is your travel policy keeping pace? Here’s how to prioritize travel trends program alignment. Maybe your travel program was established ages ago. Your Travelers have done things the same way for years now. You think your travel program is running like a well-oiled machine—but could neglect of travel trends program alignment leadRead more

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 more

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 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

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