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A flexible corporate travel program can give you all the benefits of a traditional program, but without the limitations.

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

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

At JTB Business Travel, we’re committed to evolving with the changing needs of our clients—while also staying true to the legacy that’s defined us for over a century. Our newly announced brand refresh reflects that commitment. It’s a thoughtful transformation that not only embraces new trends and technologies but also aligns with a broader globalRead more

When you embrace emerging tech for business travel, you ensure that you can continue to cater to evolving Traveler needs in the face of an evolving travel landscape. It’s no secret that the travel industry is changing at a rapid pace, and the travel landscape is continuously tumultuous. On the industry side, you have, firstly,Read more

The travel landscape has changed dramatically over the last several years. Are you serving your business Traveler’s current needs? Here’s how to begin better managing business Traveler demands in 2025. As a small or mid-sized enterprise, you have unique business travel needs and equally unique business Travelers. It’s likely that you’re also spending more onRead more

For this senior account manager, travel is simply in her DNA. Chicago-based Peggy Regan started working in the travel industry in the 1980s. Today, she’s one of the newest members of the JTB Business Travel team, joining us as a senior account manager in October 2022. Keep reading to learn more about how Peggy gotRead more

Comped flights in first or business class, stays at ritzy hotels, and a generous per diem — what’s not to love about business travel? While work travel can seem luxurious and filled with perks at first glance, there’s still a portion of unhappy travelers out there.  Unfortunately, those unhappy travelers can spell trouble for aRead more

Getting employees to follow the rules outlined in your company travel policy is much easier said than done, but that doesn’t make it impossible. Here are seven ways to sell your company travel policy to your employees for more compliant travel that benefits both your company and its talent. 1. Evaluate Your Travel Policy BeforeRead more

As any frequent business traveler will tell you, a comfortable flying experience makes all the difference during a hectic business trip, which is why travel managers should take care when booking the best airlines for long-haul business travel. If you’re traveling more than just a few hours, you need space to stretch out, get aRead more

A change in government policy has made it more difficult to fly with animals, but you can still pay to bring them along on these recommended best airlines to fly with pets. In late 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation revised the Air Carrier Access Act that regulates service animals on airlines. As part ofRead more

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are growing in importance, but there are DE&I mistakes that all organizations should strive to avoid. DE&I, which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion, is a hot topic in the corporate world. Because of its growing importance, many organizations are starting up DE&I programs as quickly as possible so thatRead more

In 2022, companies are reconsidering their answers to the question: What is essential travel? This shift could push us closer to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. We all know the story by now: the COVID-19 pandemic blanketed the world more than two years ago, and businesses quickly shut down their travel programs,Read more

As business travel booking becomes more important for compliance and cost savings, many think the booking experience is lagging behind other modern technologies. Here’s how to fix that problem. Most business Travelers spend their days using modern technologies created by rapidly scaling startups and huge corporations. These startups and corporations have dedicated massive amounts ofRead more

So many skillsets and details go into planning and booking business travel. Most of the tasks needed to facilitate a successful business trip happen behind the scenes or while we’re fast asleep in our corners of the world. This Meet the JTB Team series on the Waypoint Blog will introduce you to some of theRead more

Travelers can experience holiday traditions around the world when they choose to get away from home (or not) in December.  When you travel internationally in December, you find that there are countless different holiday traditions around the world. Read on for an overview of some of the most interesting traditions on different continents. And, evenRead more

Travel restrictions have defined business travel for nearly 2 years. Our InSight Hub is designed to help you move past restrictions and reshape travel in 2022 and beyond. Need to get to a specific destination in Europe? What about Australia or Japan? It’s been hard during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep up with travel restrictionsRead more

For many people, food and travel are intertwined. As you get back on the road for work, here’s a look at the best cities for enjoying a great meal. In 2021, more and more professionals are returning to the road, picking up on business trips that might have fallen off in 2020. One of theRead more

Traditionally, cities have catered to working, able-bodied men because they were designed by men. Cities designed by women in the modern age would change everything. When you travel for business, you get a chance to see the best and worst of cities around the world. You get to see their airports, you get to experienceRead more

Before your next trip, pack one of these books for business travel and enjoy some relevant, insightful reading on the way to your destination. Business trips often include packed schedules that allow for little downtime. But it’s healthy for you to find some time away from your computer screen and away from the hustle andRead more

The middle seat has long been the least desirable for Business Travelers. Now that COVID-19 has given us the open middle seat, some are wondering how effective it is — and if it’s here to stay. Most Business Travelers will do anything to avoid a middle seat. And, when sitting on the aisle or onRead more

Our favorite travel technologies for your next business trip (or around the office). Sometimes traveling for work can be a real slog. Business Travelers experience flight delays and jet lag, and then there’s the time away from home and family. But today, Travelers do enjoy several high tech travel tools that can make life onRead more

Overbooking is universal in the aviation industry. It happens every single day on flights around the world, and yet we rarely talk about it or your passenger rights. But a 2017 incident aboard a United Airlines flight before departing Chicago for Louisville has thrust overbooking into the news and no doubt inspired airlines to reexamineRead more

As a Travel Manager, it’s important to understand the varying experiences that your team members will face. For example, traveling as a person of color (especially in international destinations) will be far different than the experience of others. How can Travel Managers prepare people of color for business travel? Are there special best practices orRead more

Travel Managers should establish and closely monitor important key performance indicators. What travel management KPIs are most relevant? Find out in our guide to corporate travel program metrics. Is your travel program thriving or just barely surviving? Without the right travel management KPIs in place, your answer to that question is just an opinion. ButRead more