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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

For this senior account manager, travel is simply in her DNA. Chicago-based Peggy Regan started working in the travel industry in the 1980s. Today, she’s one of the newest members of the JTB Business Travel team, joining us as a senior account manager in October 2022. Keep reading to learn more about how Peggy gotRead 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

A new study shows just how much the loss of travel and tourism hurt the global economy during the pandemic — and how travel and tourism’s return is helping. It’s no surprise that many communities around the world thrive on travel and tourism dollars. There are resort towns and other popular vacation destinations that wouldRead more

The JTB Business Travel team is made up of committed professionals from diverse backgrounds who work in countries around the world. We regularly introduce different members of the team here on the Waypoint Blog. This month, we’ll visit the United Kingdom to introduce you to Kieran Ingham-Burroughes, who works as a Global Client Development Manager.Read more

Everything you need to know to answer the question: How does the vaccine work? Plus historical information on vaccines and how they’ve impacted society. The news was met with relief by many and skepticism by some: In late 2020, vaccinations for COVID-19 finally became available. The speed at which a vaccine was developed left manyRead more

A new survey sheds light on how Travelers feel about international trips, including whether or not pre-departure rapid testing might open up foreign business travel. Since March, business travel has remained highly curtailed due to the global spread of COVID-19. Some companies are still traveling domestically, but very few have approved international trips. Might pre-departureRead more

What does it mean to have the world’s most powerful passport? It means you have greater access to global travel than anyone else on the planet. This post was originally published March 14, 2019 and updated on March 5, 2020. Having the world’s most powerful passport means you can travel freely to 191 countries. InRead more

On this Hilton hotel anniversary, take a step back to appreciate how the iconic brand has influenced hospitality around the world. This year marks an important Hilton hotel anniversary. In 1919, Conrad Hilton purchased his first hotel — The Mobley in Cisco, Texas. Now, a look back at the past 100 years of Hilton hotelsRead more

On March 18, the Brazilian government made an announcement that transforms the process for Americans interested in visiting South America’s largest country (by both area and population). At some point in the near future, United States citizens will no longer need a visa when traveling to Brazil. The U.S. joins Australia, Canada and Japan asRead more