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• SME Travel Supplier Partnerships: What’s Possible?
  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 […]
• Why Having a Meetings and Events Travel Program Matters
  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 […]
• Travel Spend Management: Refine and Maintain Your Budget
  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 […]
• Per Diem Rates in 2026: What to Expect
  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 […]
• TSA Changes: What Business Travelers Need to Know
  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 […]
• Secure Discounts in Corporate Travel Supplier Negotiations 
  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 […]
• How to Run a Travel Management Company RFP as an SME 
  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 […]
• Smart Travel Budget Planning: Where to Start 
  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 […]