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Business travel is all too often associated with negatives — climate change, stressed workers — but can it contribute to a better world? Taking a cultural travel approach when you travel for work could make all the difference. When you think of business travel, what do you imagine? Packing up at the office, heading toRead more

Deciding between a travel management company vs travel agency? There are several things you’ll want to consider before you make a decision either way. Both options come with their pros and cons, and this decision will significantly impact your Travelers. Both a travel management company (TMC) and a travel agency, of course, can help makeRead more

Sometimes also called internal carbon pricing—or an internal carbon charge—an internal carbon fee can help organizations reach their sustainability goals. However, these internal carbon fees do come with challenges. Maybe your organization has just begun implementing its first sustainability initiatives. Perhaps you’re no stranger to sustainability, but you haven’t made as much progress toward yourRead more

From his home in Cyprus, Yiannis embraces a motto of “Good food, good wine, good company!” Yiannis Ioannou has just passed a career milestone: one year as a JTB Business Travel Advisor. Yiannis is hardly new to the industry, though; he brings a wealth of experience to the role with more than 30 years ofRead more

It’s a question that plagues every Traveler from time to time: Should I take carry-on luggage or checked baggage? In some cases, the answer is a no-brainer. Of course, you should take a checked bag if you’re traveling long-distance. Take a checked bag if you’re staying in your destination for more than just a fewRead more

For this operations manager, the small stuff adds up to make a big impact, both in her professional and personal life. In today’s Waypoint Blog post, we’re introducing you to one of the newer members of the JTB Business Travel team. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jackie Shiloh stepped into the role of operations manager justRead more

A travel industry veteran shares her favorite things about the job, insights from the biz, and how a healthy work-life balance keeps her going. Here at JTB Business Travel, we love introducing and celebrating members of our team and, with International Women’s Day coming up on March 8, there’s no better time than now toRead more

As a Travel Manager or Arranger, you likely already know that air sales in the NDC era are an entirely new ballgame. While NDC should mean easier booking and better Traveler experiences, wider adoption has shown that NDC isn’t flawless. Here’s the latest on navigating air sales in the NDC era. Plus, get a quickRead more

When business Travelers book out-of-policy, it can result in a variety of negative consequences — which is why it’s oh-so-important that you educate your Travelers on what it means when they do so and why compliance matters.  As a Travel Manager or Arranger, you already know that when a Traveler books outside of the mandatedRead more

Dressing for business travel — especially for conferences and trade shows — can be difficult. On the one hand, you want to look your best professional self. On the other hand, you want to be comfortable. While your go-to meeting outfit may be a no-brainer for Zoom calls, quick work lunches or sitting at aRead more