Waypoint Business Travel Blog

Very Useful Japanese Phrases for Travelers   When traveling Internationally either for business or leisure just knowing a few key phrases can make a big impact on how well you’re received. Armed with these few Japanese phrases you’re certain to impress your host and possibly even walk away with a few new friends.   1.Read more

If you have been on a flight recently and had the crew announce that all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones must be turned off completely (not simply put into airplane mode), then you will not be too surprised to hear now they aren’t even allowed on board. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), along with theRead more

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the U.S., Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency advising coastal residents “If you’re able to go early, leave now.” The storm currently devastating Cuba is expected make landfall in the continental U.S. early Thursday night, with the outer bands hitting the coast earlier Thursday.  The Florida National GuardsmenRead more

It’s been almost a year since Alaska Airlines announced its $2.6 billion acquisition of Virgin America. That means it’s been almost a year since Virgin’s wildly loyal customers have been mourning the loss of their unique and passenger-oriented air carrier.   But, even after the announcement, the Virgin branding and the Virgin culture lived on.Read more

Business travel can often be a great adventure. It can be exciting to visit different cities, meet new people, eat at different places, see different settings and more. But business travel can also be seriously taxing. As a travel manager, you enjoy a huge opportunity to help your business travelers make the most of theirRead more

Business travel is booming, and it’s only going to become more prominent in the future. In 2015, global business travel expenses swelled to more than $1.2 trillion. Forecasts indicate that these expenses will grow an average of 5.8% over the next 5 years, reaching $1.6 trillion by 2020. But, while business travel is growing, it’sRead more