As we come to the end of another year, many travel managers, procurement directors, and other travel program stakeholders will turn toward the process of reviewing their choice of business travel agency. Some institutional accounts have rigid schedules for holding vendor reviews, while others do so on a semi-annual basis, and others only go to…
When searching for a corporate travel service to partner with, you’ll hear a lot about how each of them provides the best service. You’ll probably also hear several of them discuss how affordable they are. It can be hard to know who’s really telling the truth. At Teplis Travel, we want to be transparent about…
When you interviewed your current travel management company, you likely had a great experience. They were quick to respond, answered all your questions, had all the features you were looking for, and came at an affordable price. But now that you’re a few months (or years) into your relationship, you’re not sure if you’re getting…
If you’re like most travel managers there are never enough hours in the day and when Friday comes around the weekend looks sweet, but you have to get through Friday first… We feel your pain. But luckily there are some relief valves available to reduce stress, and by that we mean ways in which your…
There are many travel management agencies out there and it can be a daunting task to sift through all the information and find the one that’s the right fit for your business. After all, you’re trying to make a decision about a long-term solution and that means a little research is in order. Teplis Travel…
It is no illusion. There are more risks for travelers in our world today than there were 50 years ago. And while there have always been hurricanes, social unrest and countries in turmoil, the penetration of global business interests means there are more employees of US corporations and non-profits in the field than ever before.…
Starting on Oct. 1, 2019, all travelers from 60 visa waiver countries, including the US, including all incoming cruise travelers, will need to hold an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) before entering New Zealand. According to the New Zealand government, an ETA will last travelers for up to two years. Unlike a visa, it doesn’t come…
Service to Singapore Passed to Partner Korean Air All Tokyo Flights Going To Haneda A few months ago, Delta Air Lines received tentative approval to dramatically expand its flight schedule at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport next year. As expected, the airline is taking this opportunity to consolidate all of its Tokyo flights at Haneda, the…
Flights To Rise 1.2%, Hotels 1.3% After posting sharp rises in 2019, prices in the global travel industry are likely to slow in 2020, with flights rising a modest 1.2%, hotels rising only 1.3%, and rental car rates up 1%, according to the sixth annual Global Travel Forecast, published today by CWT and GBTA.…
Corporate travel policy compliance is the Holy Grail for travel managers and can prove to be elusive. But it’s essential to vendor negotiations, duty of care, accurate travel reports, and a half dozen other key considerations. We have assembled the following truths to assist you in this quest. As a corporate travel agency, here’s what…