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• Are Rates Cheaper Outside the Booking Tool?
  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?  The post Are Rates Cheaper Outside the Booking Tool? first appeared on JTB Business Travel. […]
• AI Governance for Business Travel Programs
  AI governance for business travel has moved from future consideration to immediate need as AI reshapes booking, servicing, reporting, program management and more. For many organizations, AI is advancing faster than policies and processes can keep pace, leaving guidelines unclear or outdated. Some AI capabilities also introduce complexity that is hard to track, especially whenRead […]
• The Case for Sustainable Business Travel Supplier Strategy
  Carbon offsets are a great start in prioritizing sustainable business travel, but take your approach further with a sustainable business travel supplier strategy. It’s the most durable lever for truly sustainable business travel. Many Executives and Travel Managers have embraced the idea of utilizing business travel carbon offsets to reach their sustainability goals. While theseRead […]
• How Access to NDC Fares Affects Cost Control and Policy
  NDC fares continue to reshape how companies buy and manage airfare. What will continued adoption (or lack thereof) mean for you, operationally, as a Travel Manager trying to control costs and enforce policy? New Distribution Capability (NDC) has moved from industry debate to operational reality. Airlines are shifting more fare content to NDC channels, andRead […]
• What Is Travel Leakage and What Is It Costing You?
  Travel leakage costs more than a missed discount—so what is travel leakage, why does it happen even in well-managed programs, and how can it be avoided? The post What Is Travel Leakage and What Is It Costing You? first appeared on JTB Business Travel. […]
• The Duty of Care Business Travel Risks Most Companies Miss
  Off-channel bookings—Learn what most travel managers miss and how to address duty of care business travel risks from travelers booking outside the program. The post The Duty of Care Business Travel Risks Most Companies Miss first appeared on JTB Business Travel. […]
• Business Travel Emissions: Measuring Comes Before Managing
  What a business travel emissions measurement-first approach looks like in practice and why it's a vital part of your sustainable business travel strategy. The post Business Travel Emissions: Measuring Comes Before Managing first appeared on JTB Business Travel. […]
• 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 […]