Waypoint Business Travel Blog

Flying out to a family celebration or returning home with leftovers in tow? Or maybe you’re coming home from a business or bleisure trip with an unusual souvenir — like a pie or cake. Whatever the case, when trying to get food through airport security, the last thing you want is airport security dumping your belovedRead more

As we approach Sustainability Day, Oct. 25, you may be thinking about how you can begin to set sustainability goals for the rest of the year and beyond — and then how to stick to those goals. Luckily, if you’re specifically trying to set sustainability goals related to your business travel, there are easy changesRead more

It’s no secret that business travel is a large contributor to global warming. However, more and more employees want to make their business travel more environmentally friendly. If you’re among them, the best place to get started is by learning how to track your travel emissions. Why You Should Track Your Travel Emissions If you’veRead more

Whether you’re a Traveler, Executive, or Travel Manager, travel expense management comes with its challenges. It’s no secret that the global economy hasn’t exactly been in spectacular condition over the last few years. According to a World Bank January 2024 press release, the end of 2024 will cap off the slowest half-decade of GDP growth inRead more

Changing sustainability assessments and carbon emissions calculations can impact the way your company does business. Here’s what you need to know about the new carbon emissions categories outlined by ADEME. Sustainability is becoming a greater concern for businesses around the globe. As such, various companies are taking it upon themselves to both monitor and restrictRead more

As NDC grows in popularity, some Travel Managers may find themselves surrounded by new rules, new ways of booking travel, and new terms — like airline continuous pricing. NDC definitely comes with a learning curve, plus a range of benefits and drawbacks, depending on who you ask. Airlines stand to benefit in some areas, whileRead more

You probably don’t think much about your tech stack or developing a healthy tech stack. After all, if your tech stack is efficient, you barely recognize that it’s there. It’s only when a tech stack becomes inefficient that it becomes noticeable. A tech stack is the combination of all the different tech software, apps, etc.,Read more

While we often discuss duty of care as a key part of business travel, duty of care should also be a broader part of your company culture. Whether your teams are on the road or in the office, you have a responsibility to ensure they’re safe. It’s no secret that your talent is your company’sRead more

Where are your travelers right now? In today’s travel climate, just knowing what city or neighborhood they’re in isn’t enough. Traveler tracking can help. Over the last decade, unfortunately, travel emergencies and major incidences have become more common. From air disasters to train crashes to terrorist attacks, there are risks associated with travel of allRead more