Waypoint Business Travel Blog

The role of the flight attendant has evolved through the decades. What do flight attendants do in the 21st century? And how does that impact travel safety? Jet-setting as a job and getting to visit destinations around the world sounds like wonderful work. But what do flight attendants do on a day-to-day basis? A closerRead more

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of respectful travel. But what does respectful travel mean in 2021 and beyond? We’ve worn masks. We’ve stopped shaking hands. We’ve sat in countless Zoom meetings. The norms and behaviors of doing business have changed in the wake of COVID-19. But, as professionals begin to leave the office forRead more

Want to see the world? Explore these jobs that require travel and prepare to get paid to travel the globe for work. Some of us have the itch to travel. It’s a natural desire to explore, to discover and to experience. If you’re one of the many who desperately wants to see new places andRead more

Carbon offsetting is a popular way to reduce your travel-related footprint. But does it actually help the environment? Sustainable business travel is growing in importance throughout the industry. One of the most common ways to pursue sustainability in travel is through carbon offsetting. Still, many don’t understand what it is — and others are skepticalRead more

Companies that travel are sitting on loads of unused airline tickets. How should they manage them? Unused airline tickets have always been a part of business travel. Flights get canceled. Travelers get sick and are unable to go on their trips. Conferences and other events get postponed or canceled. As a result, there’s a hugeRead more

If you’re wondering why to use a travel management company, discover the many benefits partnering with one can deliver. When you’re just getting started with business travel, you may encounter the term “travel management company,” or TMC for short. Why use a travel management company? There are many benefits that companies discover when they partnerRead more

Participating in a hotel program gets your hotel or chain in front of more businesses and more potential guests. Hotels in popular business travel destinations are constantly fighting with each other for market share. There are moments when nearly all hotels in a city are full, like during a big conference, but individual properties needRead more

Q3 and Q4 are the perfect time for your company to make changes that drive greater return on investment from your business travel program. Fall is here, and doesn’t it feel nice? Just one year ago, companies that rely heavily on a thriving business travel program were grounded for the most part. There was noRead more

Sept. 21 is the International Day of Peace, a day for us to celebrate the human spirit and find ways to treat others with respect.   We celebrate the International Day of Peace each year on Sept. 21. This special occasion, declared by the United Nations, is meant to set aside 24 hours for “strengtheningRead more