No matter the size of your travel program, there’s a chance your company is missing out on thousands of dollars in benefits by neglecting to maximize savings through corporate airline loyalty programs. Even if you have enough volume to score multiple discount rates with different carriers, it’s still possible you could be leaving airline points…
DetailsThe landscape of today’s competitive marketplace depends on executives, assistants, and travelers being able to conduct business throughout the United States and the world alike. As political climates shift within the U.S. and abroad, corporate travelers are subjected to emerging policies that affect the ability to increase their presence across geographical and economic borders. Working…
DetailsBusiness travel, such as sending employees to conferences, meeting with key clients, and attending training events is a necessary expense that ultimately supports company goals. However, for many companies, processing travel expenses make up a significant portion of total operating costs. Fortunately, with the proper tools in place, travel and expense management is an easily…
DetailsCaribbean hurricane season is prime time for landing a deal. Sure, there’s some risk involved, but with smart planning and a bit of luck you can end up with a sunny and affordable tropical vacation … or get a refund if Mother Nature is seriously uncooperative. Here are tips from meteorologists, a travel insurance agent,…
DetailsA comprehensive travel and expense management program is critical to containing indirect business expenses. Creating a company-wide travel policy can be challenging in and of itself, but enacting the plan and ensuring compliance across the board can be seemingly impossible. Fortunately, with the proper preparation and execution, businesses can successfully implement travel and expense management…
DetailsSending your employees all over the country or the world requires a lot of moving parts, and you’re at the center of them all. Corporate travel agencies can help reduce the stress of planning as well as be a resource for your employees once they’ve embarked on their trips. If you’re looking for a corporate…
DetailsAir Travel is becoming as ubiquitous as taking a bus or train — which means it no longer has its traditional mystique. But some mysteries still persist 35,000 feet in the air. There are plenty of things airlines don’t want you to know about flying. Are nonrefundable tickets really nonrefundable? What should you do if…
DetailsToday’s corporate traveler is far different than he or she was even ten years ago. With the rise of a consumer-driven market, corporate travel services and hotels must keep up with what their customers want when they’re away from home. Hotels are shifting their focus to streaming video on demand (SVOD) solutions for their guests…
DetailsAre your road warriors slowly falling off the map with illness? It could be a telltale sign that they’re not taking care of themselves when they’re away from home. They may be facing sleep deficiencies, jet lag, poor food choices, and a change in exercise routine. These lifestyle changes are a recipe for feeling under…
DetailsNote: The study detailed in this article is for Vacation & Leisure Travel, NOT Corporate Travel. The statistics from that sector are different than those presented below… Consumers report that travel agents save them an average $452 per trip plus four hours in travel planning, and help them avoid costly mistakes, according to new research about…
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