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Mastering these 6 essential administrative tasks during trips is the key to managing travel in a way that drives ROI for your business. There are plenty of tasks to take care of before and after business trips, both for Travelers and Travel Managers. But there is also a series of important things that must beRead more

Business travel challenges are unavoidable. But, with the right approaches, you can overcome them to maximize your program’s potential. Business travel is an absolute necessity for many organizations. Without it, they wouldn’t be able to meet with prospects, close sales, keep existing clients happy, make strategic decisions, etc. But business travel challenges can be discouragingRead more

If you’re wondering why to use a travel management company, discover the many benefits partnering with one can deliver. When you’re just getting started with business travel, you may encounter the term “travel management company,” or TMC for short. Why use a travel management company? There are many benefits that companies discover when they partnerRead more

Business travel compliance is essential for a number of reasons, including cost savings and risk management. But what are the best ways for companies to encourage Travelers to follow policies and use booking platforms? Business travel compliance has always been important, but it’s receiving even greater attention in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. CompaniesRead more

Balancing duty of care and travel risk management is more a priority now than ever before. How can you strike the perfect balance while also keeping your employees happy? Duty of care and travel risk management go hand in hand. All companies have a duty-of-care responsibility to their employees, no matter where they are workingRead more

With the emphasis on Traveler safety and wellness growing, easy access to industry-leading travel safety technology platforms has become a basic necessity when planning travel.   The COVID-19 pandemic radically transformed how we look at business travel. Throughout 2020, many business trips were curtailed or canceled altogether. In 2021, Travelers are hitting the road forRead more

Both leisure and business travelers have had one question in mind: When will it be safe to travel again? You can now send your team members back on the road confidently — if you have the right COVID-19 rebound plan. There’s been nothing close to business travel as usual since March of 2020 when COVID-19Read more

5 things all businesses should look for when they choose a travel management company. Businesses that ask employees to travel often need outside assistance. Much more than just bookings go into business travel: travel policy development, risk management, duty of care, disruptions, expenses, etc. Travel management can quickly become overwhelming, which is why travel-heavy businessesRead more

Travel Managers should establish and closely monitor important key performance indicators. What travel management KPIs are most relevant? Find out in our guide to corporate travel program metrics. Is your travel program thriving or just barely surviving? Without the right travel management KPIs in place, your answer to that question is just an opinion. ButRead more

See nation-by-nation international travel risk rankings when you take advantage of this helpful map. International travel risk is always top of mind for travel managers. Much can go wrong when employees are visiting other countries, and it’s difficult to provide assistance and support to team members who are traveling internationally. International SOS and Control RisksRead more