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With U.K. e-gates open to U.S. citizens, business travel across the pond just got a lot easier. There’s nothing quite like returning to your home country after international travel. Why? Because it’s always easier for citizens to get through immigration. Now, Americans can feel just like they’re returning home when they enter the United Kingdom.Read more

Changing traveler behavior can be difficult, but there are tools available that make the task far easier for Travel Managers. Imagine for a moment if you could influence traveler behavior in such a way that everyone complied with your travel policy, everyone booked using your company’s systems, and everyone claimed and filed their expenses onRead more

Per Diem Rates Updated: May 2019 Today’s most successful corporations are constantly sending their people on the road. Business Travel is essential to serving customers and growing the business, but it’s also a serious expense that needs to be managed. Hence, the need for per diem rates. One way to reduce travel costs where possibleRead more

Before you book your next business trip, check out the Best Cities for Bleisure Travel. Updated: May 2019 By definition, business travel is focused on getting work done. But just because you’re traveling for business doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself, too. At the end of a long day of business, you can find timeRead more

As a Travel Manager, you know that a business travel policy is essential. But how do you encourage team members to actually follow it? The right business travel policy should be good for everyone involved in the business travel process — for Travelers, for Travel Managers, and for the company’s leadership team. A good businessRead more

Take measures to avoid these common travel accidents so that you return home safely from your next business trip. Delays and cancellations are definitely hassles, but travel accidents are the surest way to undermine your next business trip. Travel accidents come in many different forms, and some are more avoidable than others. But, when youRead more

Traditional first class on global flights is becoming more and more rare, but premium economy is becoming a more attractive (and affordable) option. Airlines are adding new premium economy products for a simple reason: premium economy products are in demand, especially by global business travelers who often take trips internationally. As airlines respond to theRead more

The benefits of mindfulness for travel managers can help you better serve your travelers while boosting your own level of job satisfaction. We’re all looking for ways to get better at what we do, but did you know that mindfulness for travel managers is a great way to gain an edge? Your work as aRead more

On March 18, the Brazilian government made an announcement that transforms the process for Americans interested in visiting South America’s largest country (by both area and population). At some point in the near future, United States citizens will no longer need a visa when traveling to Brazil. The U.S. joins Australia, Canada and Japan asRead more

When you travel often for business, you know just how frustrating the boarding process can be. Thankfully, airlines have noticed, too — and they’re taking action. The boarding process is a pet peeve for many Business Travelers. Group numbers and zones can be confusing and difficult to hear over loudspeakers. Passengers herd around the gateRead more