Many business travel road warriors are familiar with the short-term international trip – a four-day conference in Tokyo or a quick round trip to Rio for an important meeting. These whirlwind treks often leave travelers feeling numb, disjointed, and disconnected. Moving from city to city in one hotel that blurs into another, eating different foods,Read more
All of a sudden airfares business travelers know and expect dramatically increased due to subtle changes rolled out by several major U.S. based airlines. The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), who anticipated the ramifications of this change, recently publicized these changes to its members. As a result, travel agencies are better equipped to helpRead more
Bye-bye old paper copies. Hello Paperless Expense! Now, thanks in part to Concur, beginning earlier this summer, Japanese businesses can now save receipts electronically. Japan finally relaxed e-Bunsho regulations as a result of a special collaboration between the Japanese Government, economic groups, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, and Concur Japan. This long-time regulation requiredRead more
You wake up early one morning and as usual you check the news – “Terrorist Attack in Europe!” Your heart stops – where are your travelers? This is a nightmare scenario for every travel manager, and having support systems in place before these tragedies occur is the only way to ameliorate the risks. Unfortunately, sometimesRead more
Companies are always looking to travel executives to maximize their return for travel spend. Based upon a new study released by the GBTA, an opportunity may exist with add-on traveler amenities most valued by travelers that are not always included in the final contract. The report, “The Valuable Vendor Contract Add-ons” Prioritizing and Communication =Read more
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