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• The Reality of Last-Minute Business Travel Costs
  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 […]
• Why Corporate Travel Programs Fail and How to Fix Them
  Internal gaps are a big reason why corporate travel programs fail. From misalignment priorities to unclear policies to inconsistent booking behaviors, learn how to identify the issues and strengthen program performance. Travel Managers are often juggling a variety of needs and demands. Leadership expects business trips to be profitable and productive in furthering organizational goals.Read […]
• The Impact of Teal: How a Modern Business Travel Platform Reshaped Our Customer Experience
  A look at our partnership with Spotnana and the early signs that we made the right call to invest in a modern business travel platform. Ninety-four percent. That’s the average self-service online booking rate across JTB Business Travel’s Teal Premier clients, according to a newly published Spotnana case study. For years, business Travelers have beenRead […]
• Managed Travel Program Benefits: Why Structure Still Matters
  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 […]
• Corporate Travel Technology Integrations: Why Care?
  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 […]
• The Next Chapter for Teal: A Modern Booking Platform for Organizations That Travel Their Own Way
  Independent business travel booking can lead to overspending and limited visibility. See how companies gain control without a formal travel program. The post The Next Chapter for Teal: A Modern Booking Platform for Organizations That Travel Their Own Way first appeared on JTB Business Travel. […]
• Corporate Travel Program Flexibility: A Balancing Act
  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. The post Corporate Travel Program Flexibility: A Balancing Act first appeared on JTB Business Travel. […]
• Should You Update Your Corporate Travel Technology Platform?
  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 […]