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Don’t overlook hotels when pursuing SME travel supplier partnerships. Hotel corporate rates could prove beneficial to your travel budget.

Just because you’re a small business, that doesn’t mean your travel booking process should be chaos. Here are five small business travel booking tips for office managers. If you’re a small or medium-sized enterprise with a core group of business Travelers, you may struggle with keeping your travel organized, efficient, productive and profitable. In someRead more

Take your sustainability efforts to the next level with carbon accounting. Here’s everything you need to know about getting started. More and more employers and employees alike have begun considering their impact on the planet both while at home and while traveling for work. If you’re among them, you may have come across a rangeRead more

Shopping for a travel management company (TMC) for your SME? You’ve likely come across several different TMC pricing models. One of these is the travel subscription pricing model. Is it the right fit for your company? Travel management companies use three primary pricing models. There’s the travel subscription pricing model, the transaction fee model, andRead more

As Small Business Saturday approaches in the United States, you may find yourself wondering how you can best boost your SME’s performance in the coming year. One way? Invest in managed travel. Yes, managed travel requires an up-front and recurring cost. However, even if you’re an SME or any business small enough to participate inRead more

Working with a Travel Management Company (TMC) with strong partnerships within a robust global travel network ensures that your company will have access to the services it needs, when it needs them, no matter if you’re working with a small or large TMC. Here’s what you need to look for in your TMC’s global travelRead more

The innovative FlexConnect® global affiliate partner program emerges from research insights, offering unprecedented flexibility, simplified access, and enhanced alliances for mid-market Travel Management Companies. Torrance, CA, Aug. 7, 2023 – In response to the significant shifts and turbulence in the business travel industry, JTB Business Travel is thrilled to announce the launch of FlexConnect®, aRead more

As a travel manager, you need to be streamlined, efficient and organized to ensure your company’s travel stays within budget and that each trip furthers your company’s goals. One thing that can make all that easier? Convince your boss to invest in business travel software. Business travel technologies make navigating travel management easier and moreRead more

If you’re considering partnering with a Travel Management Company (TMC) as you scale your business, keep in mind that this is not a decision to take lightly. There are key qualities to look for in a TMC, to meet your organization’s business travel needs and goals. Here are the eight qualities to look for inRead more

So, what is managed travel and what can it do for your growing business? If your company started out small, employees might have initially been allowed to book travel on their own and simply submit expenses. However, as a company grows, this straightforward process typically becomes unmanageable and your job as a Travel Manager orRead more

There are ways for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in sustainable business travel practices, too. The sustainability conversation is all around us. Everyone is “going green,” and that includes organizations that are now focusing on sustainable business travel practices. According to a recent Deloitte survey, 31% of companies have pledged to reduce emissionsRead more

Business travel challenges are unavoidable. But, with the right approaches, you can overcome them to maximize your program’s potential. Business travel is an absolute necessity for many organizations. Without it, they wouldn’t be able to meet with prospects, close sales, keep existing clients happy, make strategic decisions, etc. But business travel challenges can be discouragingRead more

COVID-19 has highlighted the problem with transaction fees. The pandemic has also made clear that there’s a better system — both for businesses and travel management companies. Businesses of all sizes employ travel management companies (TMCs), like JTB Business Travel, to help book trips and otherwise manage travel programs. These services aren’t free of course,Read more

Your company can enjoy the benefits of travel management right now, no matter how often your employees travel and no matter how much they spend. Travel management has become essential for modern businesses. Effective travel management means you can know where your employees are traveling, how much they are spending on hotels, flights and cars,Read more