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Business travel is an unavoidable part of any corporate operation, and expense reports are a fact of life for your employees. Unfortunately, expense reports are traditionally time-, money- and paper-intensive, and they are also prone to error and sometimes even fraud. Surely there’s a better way to approach this unavoidable aspect of doing business, right? ThereRead more

If you’ve spent any time as a business traveler in the last 40 years, you’ve no doubt flown in or seen the unmistakable Boeing 747. It’s the one with the wide, 2-aisle body, the 6-story-high rudder and the iconic hump that includes the cockpit and often a first-class lounge. But this plane, known as theRead more

A one-stop solution for all of your world-wide visa needs   JTB USA Business Travel is kicking off 2017 with a planned new service that will help business travelers, companies, and travel managers easily secure a travel visa or U.S. passport for their worldwide travel. This novel service offers a technologically savvy means of applyingRead more

Business travel is essential for your company. It’s used for visiting prospects, keeping customers, networking, investing in your team and more. And, in the past, business travel has paid off. According to a 2009 study by Oxford Economics, executives estimate that companies enjoy a $10 to $14.99 return for each dollar spent on travel. That’sRead more

Here at JTB USA Business Travel, we’re pretty optimistic about the future of the travel industry and it’s not just because we have a lot of positive changes planned for 2017. It’s because businesses forecast growth in 2017 and more travelers are choosing to book travel with Travel Management Companies (TMCs). Travel Weekly’s Consumer Trends reportRead more

Designated classes of nonimmigrant Visa holders will now be required to enroll in the new Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) before traveling to the United States. What is EVUS? EVUS is the new online automated system, set up by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), that helps to determine the eligibility of visitors with aRead more

New Entry Rules for Foreign Visitors As announced earlier this year, starting November 10th Canada will now require all visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly or transit through Canada to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). How does this affect you? Check out the map and regulations below. Image Note: Green and Yellow Indicates Countries WhereRead more

Many business travel road warriors are familiar with the short-term international trip – a four-day conference in Tokyo or a quick round trip to Rio for an important meeting. These whirlwind treks often leave travelers feeling numb, disjointed, and disconnected. Moving from city to city in one hotel that blurs into another, eating different foods,Read more

Jersey City, NJ – JTB USA Business Travel is pleased to announce it has partnered with Gogo, the leading provider of in-flight connectivity and entertainment, to provide their travelers access to pre-purchase discounted WiFi passes when they book through JTB USA. This new alliance honors our commitment to giving travelers convenient access to the mostRead more

Very Useful Japanese Phrases for Travelers   When traveling Internationally either for business or leisure just knowing a few key phrases can make a big impact on how well you’re received. Armed with these few Japanese phrases you’re certain to impress your host and possibly even walk away with a few new friends.   1.Read more