Business travel, such as sending employees to conferences, meeting with key clients, and attending training events is a necessary expense that ultimately supports company goals. However, for many companies, processing travel expenses make up a significant portion of total operating costs. Fortunately, with the proper tools in place, travel and expense management is an easily…
DetailsA comprehensive travel and expense management program is critical to containing indirect business expenses. Creating a company-wide travel policy can be challenging in and of itself, but enacting the plan and ensuring compliance across the board can be seemingly impossible. Fortunately, with the proper preparation and execution, businesses can successfully implement travel and expense management…
DetailsSending your employees all over the country or the world requires a lot of moving parts, and you’re at the center of them all. Corporate travel agencies can help reduce the stress of planning as well as be a resource for your employees once they’ve embarked on their trips. If you’re looking for a corporate…
DetailsAir Travel is becoming as ubiquitous as taking a bus or train — which means it no longer has its traditional mystique. But some mysteries still persist 35,000 feet in the air. There are plenty of things airlines don’t want you to know about flying. Are nonrefundable tickets really nonrefundable? What should you do if…
DetailsToday’s corporate traveler is far different than he or she was even ten years ago. With the rise of a consumer-driven market, corporate travel services and hotels must keep up with what their customers want when they’re away from home. Hotels are shifting their focus to streaming video on demand (SVOD) solutions for their guests…
DetailsAre your road warriors slowly falling off the map with illness? It could be a telltale sign that they’re not taking care of themselves when they’re away from home. They may be facing sleep deficiencies, jet lag, poor food choices, and a change in exercise routine. These lifestyle changes are a recipe for feeling under…
DetailsNote: The study detailed in this article is for Vacation & Leisure Travel, NOT Corporate Travel. The statistics from that sector are different than those presented below… Consumers report that travel agents save them an average $452 per trip plus four hours in travel planning, and help them avoid costly mistakes, according to new research about…
DetailsOnline booking systems have become an integral component of the travel industry, creating efficiency and reducing costs in terms of time and money spent booking business travel. In spite of its benefits, there are still many business travelers who are hesitant to use online booking programs. Working with an experienced business travel agency helps companies…
DetailsWhich Los Angeles Airport Should I Fly Into? – Our Ultimate Guide to the LAX Area Airports Ah, Los Angeles! Land of fame and fortune. But, despite how easy the tanned, jet-setting celebrities make it look, you need a lot more than a dream and a cardigan to navigate this southern California city’s many airports.…
DetailsNothing trumps security, and both Travel Management Companies (TMC’s) and their clients bear serious legal and ethical responsibilities for managing travel risk. We could include endless examples for you to identify with when it comes to global travel threats. The key point is, every company should be taking steps NOW to up their game and…
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