Waypoint Business Travel Blog

The definition of essential travel has changed in recent years. Here’s a guide to help you decide when to travel and when to go virtual. Cost containment is top of mind for Travel Managers and the companies that they work for. While the corporate world has returned to business travel, travel budgets have not bouncedRead more

This travel checklist walks you through the business Traveler’s journey in a world that is still recovering from COVID-19. Business travel in 2022 is completely different than it was in 2019. Yes, we’ve recovered a great deal from the start of COVID-19, but the pandemic is still affecting travel in ways big and small. ExpectRead more

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council exists to increase knowledge, understanding, adoption and demand around sustainable business travel. Sustainable business travel is becoming an increasingly important consideration for organizations worldwide. Companies large and small are looking for ways to offset their travel-related emissions while minimizing their carbon footprints to the greatest extent possible.  As the parentRead more

Over the last three years, travelers have experienced a substantial increase in flight disruptions. Luckily, as a Travel Manager, with the right steps and proper precautions, you can manage flight disruptions to keep your business travelers happy while on the go. Yes, while airports are cautiously optimistic for 2022-like disruptions — due to strikes, weather,Read more

If you work at an SME where travel and expense management is overseen by administrators or human resources, and that individual is you, then you might be worried that you’re not exactly the best person to manage travel arrangements. Travel management is, admittedly, complicated and time-consuming. However, there are a few things you can doRead more

Creating a strong company culture is key to retaining existing talent and attracting new talent. As a Business News Daily report detailed, multiple studies have shown that a large majority of employees are willing to leave their jobs for positions where they can enjoy a better company culture. One of the ways you can enhanceRead more

Business travel challenges are unavoidable. But, with the right approaches, you can overcome them to maximize your program’s potential. Business travel is an absolute necessity for many organizations. Without it, they wouldn’t be able to meet with prospects, close sales, keep existing clients happy, make strategic decisions, etc. But business travel challenges can be discouragingRead more

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are growing in importance, but there are DE&I mistakes that all organizations should strive to avoid. DE&I, which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion, is a hot topic in the corporate world. Because of its growing importance, many organizations are starting up DE&I programs as quickly as possible so thatRead more

When you optimize cash flow, you’re able to take advantage of investment opportunities as they emerge. Spending on travel is one of the largest line items in many companies’ budgets. Given the size of travel spend at most organizations, it can be difficult to properly forecast expenses and optimize cash flow. That said, it’s gettingRead more