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As we approach Earth Day, you might make a nod to the holiday in the company newsletter, or donate to some worthy sustainability cause. But how sustainable is your company, really? Creating a sustainable travel and expense program matters to your employees. Here’s why, plus everything you need to know about creating a sustainable travelRead more

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 more

Small and medium-sized enterprises are perhaps best positioned to pursue sustainability in business travel right now. There’s a misconception that only large companies can address sustainability in business travel. On the contrary, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are uniquely positioned to take immediate action that makes their travel programs more environmentally friendly. At JTB BusinessRead more

A change in government policy has made it more difficult to fly with animals, but you can still pay to bring them along on these recommended best airlines to fly with pets. In late 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation revised the Air Carrier Access Act that regulates service animals on airlines. As part ofRead more

When you optimize cash flow, you’re able to take advantage of investment opportunities as they emerge. Spending on travel is one of the largest line items in many companies’ budgets. Given the size of travel spend at most organizations, it can be difficult to properly forecast expenses and optimize cash flow. That said, it’s gettingRead more

When you travel more responsibly for work, you help your company save time, money and stress. Business Travelers and the organizations they represent are partners that share the same goal. Both parties want to bring value to the business, and there are small things Travelers can do in pursuit of that aim. Travelers should alwaysRead more

The travel industry has changed in recent years, and your travel policy should change to reflect the new reality. Here’s a checklist for creating an effective travel policy that’s helpful now and in the future. Things are different in both the corporate world and the travel industry than they were just a few years ago.Read more

This Stress Awareness Month, consider these ideas to reduce employee stress and promote wellbeing among your team members. The employment landscape has changed entirely during the pandemic. Employees are working remotely in home offices and similar settings, and they’re looking for signs that their employers have their backs. Employee stress can be real, and yourRead more

As business travel booking becomes more important for compliance and cost savings, many think the booking experience is lagging behind other modern technologies. Here’s how to fix that problem. Most business Travelers spend their days using modern technologies created by rapidly scaling startups and huge corporations. These startups and corporations have dedicated massive amounts ofRead more

Now that the COVID vaccine is widely available, how should it affect the way corporations update their travel policies and manage their travel programs? While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect life around the world, the COVID vaccine has lessened the impact on travel — both for business and for leisure. As of late JanuaryRead more