Travelers may find a fare or hotel rate that appears more affordable when booking outside your approved booking tool. Are rates cheaper outside the booking tool, truly— or does a lower displayed price tell an incomplete story?

Travelers may find a fare or hotel rate that appears more affordable when booking outside your approved booking tool. Are rates cheaper outside the booking tool, truly— or does a lower displayed price tell an incomplete story?
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
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
Checking into your hotel — How hard could it be? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. These are some of the biggest mistakes you might be making at hotel check-in (or check-out). If you’ve been on your fair share of business trips, then you likely have a routine. Maybe you arrive in yourRead more
If you’re a Travel Arranger managing a strict budget, chances are you’re doing everything in your power to cut your Travelers’ costs—but is it really possible to learn how to avoid hotel fees? They seemingly sneak up on you when you least expect them. It’s easy not to even notice them until you get yourRead more
Growing sustainable leadership in hotels means better choices for your Travelers and easier adherence to ESG initiatives. These are the brands to keep an eye on and the initiatives that make them stand out. Over the last few years, the demand for sustainable hotel options has soared — especially in the corporate landscape, with 20%Read more
While a company can set its own per diem rates, most follow the general guidelines set forth by the government. These are based on the cost of living across destinations. Knowing the per diem rates in 2024 can help you anticipate travel expenses for the year ahead. Looking at the Year Ahead In general, youRead more
Virtual payments are becoming increasingly popular for business travel, with virtual cards used to facilitate better hotel expense management, such as settling hotel bills and other expenditures. In such a scenario, payments are made directly from the employer’s bank — eliminating the need for employees to pay first and then request reimbursements later on. SuchRead more