Waypoint Business Travel Blog

No longer do you have to deal with exorbitant fees or incredibly slow service when using your cell phone overseas. The combination of eSIM and international travel makes it easier than ever to stay connected — no matter where you are in the world. Using your cell phone in a foreign country has long beenRead more

Are you looking for a complimentary upgrade? While it’s not always guaranteed, there are tactics you can use to get upgraded to first class, plus tactics for free hotel and rental car upgrades. You’ve probably sat at an airline gate and listened as select names get called for business or first class upgrades. Those momentsRead more

Before you leave home to travel, be sure you know the COVID protocol if you test positive on your trip. Getting COVID-19 while away from home is a great fear for Travelers. But what is the COVID protocol if and when you test positive on a trip? Here’s a look at reasons to delay travel,Read more

So, what is managed travel and what can it do for your growing business? If your company started out small, employees might have initially been allowed to book travel on their own and simply submit expenses. However, as a company grows, this straightforward process typically becomes unmanageable and your job as a Travel Manager orRead more

If you’ve worked with a traditional travel agent before, for booking your own leisure travel, then you may have enjoyed the many benefits that come with having a knowledgeable professional on your side for both booking and planning your trip. But what is a corporate travel agent? A corporate travel agent, sometimes also just calledRead more

Virtual payments are becoming increasingly popular for business travel, with virtual cards used to facilitate better hotel expense management, such as settling hotel bills and other expenditures. In such a scenario, payments are made directly from the employer’s bank — eliminating the need for employees to pay first and then request reimbursements later on. SuchRead more

Companies have discovered that team members must travel if they want to experience business growth. The pandemic killed business travel. But, in a stunning turnaround, corporate travel in the United States will get much closer to normal levels by the end of 2022. U.S. business travel is expected to reach 55% to 70% of 2019Read more

In 2022, companies are reconsidering their answers to the question: What is essential travel? This shift could push us closer to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. We all know the story by now: the COVID-19 pandemic blanketed the world more than two years ago, and businesses quickly shut down their travel programs,Read more

The concept of sustainable travel has been a hot topic in recent years. Is it time for sustainable travel to transition from an important topic to a requirement? We all know that travel makes an impact on the environment. As corporate social responsibility becomes a greater emphasis for organizations around the world, sustainable travel alsoRead more