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• Holiday Gift Ideas for Global Business Travelers (Tap into Japanese Holiday Traditions!)
  Regardless of where you call home, as the holidays approach, consider adopting one of our favorite Japanese holiday traditions: oseibo. This tradition includes the giving of end-of-year gifts to show respect and gratitude to friends, colleagues and clients. In some countries, giving gifts to coworkers or colleagues can seem a bit forward. (That is, unlessRead […]
• Think Sustainably Across Your Travel: Air, Car and Hotel!
  Sustainability is becoming a top priority in not just leisure travel but business travel as well. For organizations that have never maybe considered sustainability when planning business travel, it’s important to think sustainably across your travel from start to finish. More and more employees and consumers are demanding that brands take action against climate change.Read […]
• Per Diem Rates Across the Globe
  While a company can set its own per diem rates, most follow the general guidelines set forth by the government. These are based on the cost of living across destinations. Knowing the per diem rates in 2024 can help you anticipate travel expenses for the year ahead. Looking at the Year Ahead  In general, youRead […]
• Can Your Small Business Afford Managed Travel?
  As Small Business Saturday approaches in the United States, you may find yourself wondering how you can best boost your SME’s performance in the coming year. One way? Invest in managed travel. Yes, managed travel requires an up-front and recurring cost. However, even if you’re an SME or any business small enough to participate inRead […]
• How to Take a Pie and Other Food Through Airport Security
  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 […]
• Travel is a Strategic Investment: It’s Time to Invest
  From increased revenue to lasting and effective professional relationships, business travel is a strategic investment with many benefits, whether you’re an SME looking to scale or a larger organization. If, thus far, your organization has not made business travel a priority, it may be time you changed that. Other companies are already making this strategicRead […]
• Awareness vs. Action: The Metrics Your SME Should Track for Sustainability
  There are certain metrics your SME should track for sustainability to determine whether or not you’re truly making progress. Sustainability matters to employees and consumers more than ever. However, accusations of greenwashing run rampant. Do you have the data you need to support your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts? Let’s review the metrics yourRead […]
• How to Set Sustainability Goals and Actually Follow Through at Every Phase of Travel
  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 […]