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Concur’s preferred partnership status comes with numerous benefits for the TMCs selected for this premier program. JTB USA Business Travel has been recognized by Concur as a Travel Management Company (TMC) Preferred Partner. As one of the world’s largest travel companies, JTB has an annual buying power of $13B+ and a vast network of officesRead more

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention 2016 is the BIGGEST opportunity to meet and greet the who’s-who of the travel industry. This year, Denver will host the GBTA event and, with nearly 7,000 attendees from 50+ countries, you can be certain JTB USA Business Travel will have several team members in attendance, walking the floorRead more

Your Next Flight Could Have United Wi-Fi℠   These days, when you look around the airplane on any given flight, you’re likely to notice that almost every single person is engaged with a smartphone, laptop or tablet. It’s usually right as you board that you realize you forgot to download the files you needed beforeRead more

You wake up early one morning and as usual you check the news – “Terrorist Attack in Europe!” Your heart stops – where are your travelers? This is a nightmare scenario for every travel manager, and having support systems in place before these tragedies occur is the only way to ameliorate the risks. Unfortunately, sometimesRead more

Last week, facing fierce criticism over long lines and longer delays at airports, TSA Administrator (Vice Admiral) Peter Neffenger appeared on The Today Show to defend his agency saying lines would eventually get shorter. An internal audit conducted by the Inspector General before Neffenger’s appointment showed that contraband flowed past TSA screeners 95% of theRead more

JetBlue Mint, set to impress even the most savvy traveler   We’re excited to see JetBlue is introducing its new premium cabin offering, Mint®, to 7 city pairs: New York – Las Vegas, New York – San Diego, Boston – San Diego, Boston – Seattle, Los Angeles – Fort Lauderdale, and San Francisco – FortRead more

China has been an increasingly important destination for business travel, and airlines are responding by expanding service to China. L.A., the largest market for services to Asia, drives 21 percent of all U.S. – Asia demand, and the start of Beijing service marks Delta’s fifth daily nonstop flight to the Asia- Pacific region in additionRead more

Name our Newsletter – Win a Free Airline Ticket! As part of JTB’s continued dedication to providing unbiased information, we are starting a monthly newsletter and blog. Here you will be able to hear the most important news and find information on leading technology and tools that help you as a Traveler, Travel Manager andRead more

Flying can be an uncomfortable experience – waiting in line, going through security and struggling to find space on your shared armrest; forgetting the creature comforts you need to make the flight just a bit more comfortable can make that short trip seem very long. We have put together what we have found to beRead more

Companies are always looking to travel executives to maximize their return for travel spend. Based upon a new study released by the GBTA, an opportunity may exist with add-on traveler amenities most valued by travelers that are not always included in the final contract. The report, “The Valuable Vendor Contract Add-ons” Prioritizing and Communication =Read more