Waypoint Business Travel Blog

When you travel more responsibly for work, you help your company save time, money and stress. Business Travelers and the organizations they represent are partners that share the same goal. Both parties want to bring value to the business, and there are small things Travelers can do in pursuit of that aim. Travelers should alwaysRead more

The JTB Business Travel team is made up of committed professionals from diverse backgrounds who work in countries around the world. We regularly introduce different members of the team here on the Waypoint Blog. This month, we’ll visit the United Kingdom to introduce you to Kieran Ingham-Burroughes, who works as a Global Client Development Manager.Read more

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

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

There are ways for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in sustainable business travel practices, too. The sustainability conversation is all around us. Everyone is “going green,” and that includes organizations that are now focusing on sustainable business travel practices. According to a recent Deloitte survey, 31% of companies have pledged to reduce emissionsRead more

Virtual cards for business travel provide benefits for both Travelers and finance team members working on expenses and overall spend management. Virtual cards are nothing new. They’ve been around for years, but they may finally be gaining the spotlight from traditional corporate cards at a time when more and more corporate employees are working acrossRead 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