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If your team frequently travels throughout both the United States and European Union, you’ve likely noticed something. Europe seems further along than the US when it comes to making travel and tourism more eco-friendly. So is sustainability a higher priority in the EU than in the US? Here are the facts surrounding sustainable travel inRead more

Tips and tricks for how to survive long-haul flights — and arrive at your destination ready to be productive and/or have some fun. There’s nothing worse than getting onto a flight that lasts 10-plus hours only to discover that you’ve forgotten something essential or made a critical booking mistake. Managing long-haul flights effectively is moreRead more

Attendance at large industry conventions are opportunities to meet new people and introduce new services — as well as opportunities to support your industry. Attendance at industry conventions understandably plummeted when the pandemic first started, and many were cancelled altogether. But there remains value in attending conventions and expos, which is why these types ofRead more

New EU travel restrictions make certificates valid for a maximum of 9 months after a second dose of a vaccination (or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccination). The European Union launched its EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) for all member states in summer 2021. New EU travel restrictions, starting Feb. 1, nowRead more

No longer do you have to deal with exorbitant fees or incredibly slow service when using your cell phone overseas. The combination of eSIM and international travel makes it easier than ever to stay connected — no matter where you are in the world. Using your cell phone in a foreign country has long beenRead more

So many skillsets and details go into planning and booking business travel. Most of the tasks needed to facilitate a successful business trip happen behind the scenes or while we’re fast asleep in our corners of the world. This Meet the JTB Team series on the Waypoint Blog will introduce you to some of theRead more

Travelers can experience holiday traditions around the world when they choose to get away from home (or not) in December.  When you travel internationally in December, you find that there are countless different holiday traditions around the world. Read on for an overview of some of the most interesting traditions on different continents. And, evenRead more

As corporate leaders look at the business travel landscape, geopolitics and risk management are among the most pressing issues. What does the future hold for geopolitics and world travel? And specifically, how will geopolitics affect travel risk management? The travel industry has been through a lot in the past 18 months, dealing with a pandemicRead more

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of respectful travel. But what does respectful travel mean in 2021 and beyond? We’ve worn masks. We’ve stopped shaking hands. We’ve sat in countless Zoom meetings. The norms and behaviors of doing business have changed in the wake of COVID-19. But, as professionals begin to leave the office forRead more

Want to see the world? Explore these jobs that require travel and prepare to get paid to travel the globe for work. Some of us have the itch to travel. It’s a natural desire to explore, to discover and to experience. If you’re one of the many who desperately wants to see new places andRead more