Waypoint Business Travel Blog

When you learn a new language for work, you develop a new skill that bulks up your résumé — and that could open up new opportunities in the future. Have you ever been so excited about a job listing that you wanted to apply immediately. But then, as you read on, you learn that it requiresRead more

The future of travel may mean opportunities for you to visit space. What’s next in space travel? Is there life out there? And will you be one of those to go and explore? Space truly is the final frontier. Humans have explored almost every square inch of earth, but we’ve only just begun to exploreRead more

The middle seat has long been the least desirable for Business Travelers. Now that COVID-19 has given us the open middle seat, some are wondering how effective it is — and if it’s here to stay. Most Business Travelers will do anything to avoid a middle seat. And, when sitting on the aisle or onRead more

As International Women’s Day approaches, let’s look at the issues and trends that affect and matter most to traveling businesswomen. March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a time to imagine a future that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. Of the 1.3 million people in the U.S. who travel each day for business, about 45% ofRead more

New EU travel restrictions make certificates valid for a maximum of 9 months after a second dose of a vaccination (or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccination). The European Union launched its EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) for all member states in summer 2021. New EU travel restrictions, starting Feb. 1, nowRead more

Now that the COVID vaccine is widely available, how should it affect the way corporations update their travel policies and manage their travel programs? While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect life around the world, the COVID vaccine has lessened the impact on travel — both for business and for leisure. As of late JanuaryRead more

If your employees regularly hit the road for work, you likely have questions about the COVID vaccine and travel. This post includes the answers that are currently available. If you run a company that asks employees to attend conferences or make remote presentations and sales pitches, the COVID vaccine and travel are likely intertwined inRead more

Traditionally, cities have catered to working, able-bodied men because they were designed by men. Cities designed by women in the modern age would change everything. When you travel for business, you get a chance to see the best and worst of cities around the world. You get to see their airports, you get to experienceRead more

As a controversial jetliner returns to the skies, many passengers are worried about the Boeing 737 Max and air safety. The Boeing 737 Max was meant to introduce the next generation of jetliners when it launched in 2017. But a pair of crashes in its first 2 years of operation brought rise to serious questionsRead more