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• 5 Trends in the Business Travel Hotel Industry
  The last few years have been turbulent for the travel industry. However, we’re finally starting to get back to normal. If it’s been a while since you last stayed in a business travel hotel, though, you may notice that things look a little differently than they did previously. From those trends that have popped upRead […]
• Which TMC Pricing Model is Best for Your Company?
  If you’re shopping around for a travel management company (TMC) for your small or mid-size company to partner with, you’ve likely come across one of the biggest questions decision-makers have during the TMC shopping process: What TMC pricing model is right for my company? Here’s everything you need to know about the various travel managementRead […]
• 9 Ways Growing Businesses Can Save on Hotel Costs
  Have you recently realized that your business’s travel costs have gotten out of hand? Or, have you known that your employees have been spending too much on business trips for a while, but have been really unsure on what to do about it? Beyond implementing managed travel, one of the easier ways to reduce yourRead […]
• What is Managed Travel? How to Know When to Switch to a Managed Travel Solution for Your Business
  So, what is managed travel and what can it do for your growing business? If your company started out small, employees might have initially been allowed to book travel on their own and simply submit expenses. However, as a company grows, this straightforward process typically becomes unmanageable and your job as a Travel Manager orRead […]
• What is a Corporate Travel Agent?
  If you’ve worked with a traditional travel agent before, for booking your own leisure travel, then you may have enjoyed the many benefits that come with having a knowledgeable professional on your side for both booking and planning your trip. But what is a corporate travel agent? A corporate travel agent, sometimes also just calledRead […]
• Best Airlines for Long-Haul Business Travel
  As any frequent business traveler will tell you, a comfortable flying experience makes all the difference during a hectic business trip, which is why travel managers should take care when booking the best airlines for long-haul business travel. If you’re traveling more than just a few hours, you need space to stretch out, get aRead […]
• Reduce your carbon footprint: What is the most sustainable way to travel?
  In the post-pandemic world, business travel is being scrutinized like never before. Worldwide lockdowns showed companies how much workers can get done from home, which led to a re-examination of workplace practices in general. Do we really need to work from the office? What do all the traveling workers do? And what is the mostRead […]
• What are the Benefits of Using Virtual Cards For Hotel Expense Management?
  Virtual payments are becoming increasingly popular for business travel, with virtual cards used to facilitate better hotel expense management, such as settling hotel bills and other expenditures. In such a scenario, payments are made directly from the employer’s bank — eliminating the need for employees to pay first and then request reimbursements later on. SuchRead […]