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Comped flights in first or business class, stays at ritzy hotels, and a generous per diem — what’s not to love about business travel? While work travel can seem luxurious and filled with perks at first glance, there’s still a portion of unhappy travelers out there.  Unfortunately, those unhappy travelers can spell trouble for aRead more

You probably don’t think much about your tech stack or developing a healthy tech stack. After all, if your tech stack is efficient, you barely recognize that it’s there. It’s only when a tech stack becomes inefficient that it becomes noticeable. A tech stack is the combination of all the different tech software, apps, etc.,Read more

As a small business travel manager or arranger, if you specifically run into issues with keeping your business travel within budget, it may be time to enact a travel expense policy as part of your broader business travel policy. Here’s why and how to do so, so that you can manage travel spend better. WhyRead more

While we often discuss duty of care as a key part of business travel, duty of care should also be a broader part of your company culture. Whether your teams are on the road or in the office, you have a responsibility to ensure they’re safe. It’s no secret that your talent is your company’sRead more

The innovative FlexConnect® global affiliate partner program emerges from research insights, offering unprecedented flexibility, simplified access, and enhanced alliances for mid-market Travel Management Companies. Torrance, CA, Aug. 7, 2023 – In response to the significant shifts and turbulence in the business travel industry, JTB Business Travel is thrilled to announce the launch of FlexConnect®, aRead more

As a travel manager, you need to be streamlined, efficient and organized to ensure your company’s travel stays within budget and that each trip furthers your company’s goals. One thing that can make all that easier? Convince your boss to invest in business travel software. Business travel technologies make navigating travel management easier and moreRead more

Dressing for business travel — especially for conferences and trade shows — can be difficult. On the one hand, you want to look your best professional self. On the other hand, you want to be comfortable. While your go-to meeting outfit may be a no-brainer for Zoom calls, quick work lunches or sitting at aRead more

Getting employees to follow the rules outlined in your company travel policy is much easier said than done, but that doesn’t make it impossible. Here are seven ways to sell your company travel policy to your employees for more compliant travel that benefits both your company and its talent. 1. Evaluate Your Travel Policy BeforeRead more

If your organization isn’t quite large enough for managed travel yet (or if that’s just not a priority investment for executives at the moment), you may find yourself instructed to simply manage travel yourself. If that’s your case, here’s what you’ll need to ensure the best travel experience possible for both yourself and your team.Read more

Where are your travelers right now? In today’s travel climate, just knowing what city or neighborhood they’re in isn’t enough. Traveler tracking can help. Over the last decade, unfortunately, travel emergencies and major incidences have become more common. From air disasters to train crashes to terrorist attacks, there are risks associated with travel of allRead more