In corporate travel's dynamic and often unpredictable world, ensuring employee safety and well-being is paramount. The experience of a global consulting firm, recognized among the Business Travel News (BTN) top 20, serves as a compelling case study highlighting the crucial role of comprehensive travel visibility solutions in safeguarding employees
In an era where work flexibility is no longer a perk but a norm, the boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurring. This is especially true in the context of business travel, which has evolved to include what is now known as "bleisure" travel — a blend of business and leisure. A compelling illustration of this trend
In the ever-evolving corporate travel landscape, change is not just inevitable—it's an opportunity for growth and innovation. The recent announcement of Amex GBT's plans to acquire CWT for approximately $570 million represents a significant milestone in the industry's journey. This acquisition will bring together two of the largest corporate
Corporate travel is vital for business growth, fostering expansion and collaboration. Yet, it also carries inherent risks, prompting the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to publish ISO 31030 in September 2021. This comprehensive framework addresses travel-related risks and offers standardized risk management practices.Morvillo
In a notable shift poised to redefine the travel booking landscape for countless flyers, American Airlines has announced significant updates that will impact how AAdvantage loyalty program members earn miles, manage baggage fees, and utilize trip credits. This move is not just about altering the logistics of flying; it's a strategic endeavor to
In a detailed article by Business Travel News, the emerging trend in managed travel retailing has been discussed, especially in the context of New Distribution Capability (NDC) — a retailing initiative launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard. American Airlines has been at the
Most of my legal career was spent in-house at Sabre and Travelocity. As a result, I am keenly interested in legal issues that impact the travel industry. In today's globalized economy, travel is an essential part of doing business. Whether it's attending conferences, meeting clients, or exploring new markets, travel is an integral component of
New Distribution Capability (NDC) is a new data transmission standard developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that aims to modernize the distribution of airline content and provide a richer shopping experience for travelers. It enables airlines to offer more personalized and differentiated products and services, such as
The world of corporate travel management is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant developments in recent years is the introduction of New Distribution Capability (NDC). NDC is a new standard for airline distribution that aims to modernize and simplify the booking process for travel agencies, travel management companies, and
In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate travel management teams face many challenges, such as ensuring the safety and comfort of their business travelers while keeping costs under control. One of the main challenges is to provide flexible booking options that meet the specific needs of their travelers while retaining full visibility.
With the rise of work-from-home and work-from-anywhere trends, as well as the blending of business and leisure travel (also known as "bleisure" trips), many corporations have shifted their focus from being responsible for the safety and security of the traveler to being accountable for the safety and security of the employee, regardless of their
COVID-19 impacted many companies' bottom lines, which caused travel managers to search for innovative ways to reduce spend without sacrificing corporate travel program necessities While the need is less urgent now, it's never a bad idea to find ways to make better use of your travel budget.
It is common for medium-to-large businesses to have an established travel program in place, which encompasses a travel policy (mandated or guidelines), a designated Travel Management Company (TMC), a preferred supplier program (air, hotel, and car), and often a duty of care provider for larger or more complex businesses.
Pre-trip travel data creates endless opportunities for travel managers to connect with travelers prior to departure, ensuring bookings are compliant and identifying missed cost savings opportunities before lift-off.
Would you agree that supplier negotiations are like a revolving door? Travel managers will end one RFP process, only to find themselves knee-deep in business travel management data and reports a few short months later as the upcoming years’ RFP process begins all over again.
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have become part of a structured, annual process for many travel managers, while others only open discussions with suppliers as needed. While an RFP can be built for most services, this blog will focus on what you need to build an RFP for corporate travel services (e.g., hotel RFPs).
Travel Managers often juggle their company's best interest and traveler satisfaction. Depending on your company, it may be challenging to satisfy both parties or come to a mutually beneficial agreement on your corporate travel policy. Here we will uncover the benefits of having access to complete travel data through Traxo and how travel managers
Between managing the day-to-day operations of travel procurement, maintaining best-in-class programs, ensuring policy compliance and the responsibilities of data management, the travel manager’s role is multifaceted. For decades, travel managers have struggled to aggregate travel data because of its many storage points. After collecting the data,
Having multiple travel management companies (TMCs) supporting an organization is common in today’s business sector, especially for those with a global presence. This fragmentation makes leveraging a travel program data aggregation and auditing solution mission-critical.
The latest highly-transmissible COVID-19 variant, Omicron, became publicly known in December 2021 when South Africa sounded the alarm to the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost immediately, borders were closed for travel. Organizations with business travelers in South Africa quickly scrambled to locate them and launch relocation plans before
Data voids became a major concern for travel managers when the pandemic gripped the travel industry in 2020. Locating, contacting, and moving travelers before the impending border closures came into effect was urgent. This shed light on the challenge travel managers have faced for years — business travel program leakage and the dangers of
The new year has arrived, and people from all corners of the earth are anxiously looking to move beyond the chaos and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19. As we know, due to widespread shutdowns and stringent health protocols, travel was a particularly hard-hit industry that’s poised to rebound as we progress through 2021. But, what will the
As the global economy begins to reopen, corporate travel teams worldwide are planning for how best to restart their company’s business travel activity. Most firms have made it through the initial “triage” stage of the pandemic. Now, teams are taking stock of how their travel programs performed in the midst of the crisis, in order to assess how
Uncertain times – I have lost count of how many times I heard the phrase “uncertain times” over the last two months. Since the spread of COVID-19 began, the world has certainly been faced with innumerable challenges on every imaginable level - physically, mentally, spiritually, and more, especially in the realm of business travel. There are many
Travel managers have been on the front line of corporate travel’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Companies are in varying stages of dealing with the outbreak, but we’ve heard three common themes in how travel teams are approaching this unprecedented new reality.
If your CEO or head of risk management walked into your office today and asked you how many employees recently traveled to China, and hence could be at risk for exposure to coronavirus, how confident are you of your answer?
We frequently get questions from prospective clients regarding data privacy and security, and how Traxo's services meet legal requirements for both areas. For corporate travel managers seeking to understand their booking blindspots, we've compiled some of the most common questions and our responses, which can be shared with internal legal and IT
Traxo Vice President of Sales Chad Costa joined BTN Group’s Mary Ann McNulty for the June 2018 BTN webinar "Leakage: Plugging the Holes in Your Travel Program." The panel, including Suzanne Boyan from ZS Associates, Pat Sage from Huron Consulting Group, and Kim Castro from TravelCAST, shared how large enterprises are impacted by leakage in their
The Traxo team was in New York City last week for the annual ACTE Global Summit and enjoyed the opportunity to connect with hundreds of corporate travel managers and buyers. Our booth at InterACTE was busy nonstop! Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello -- we hope we helped shed some light on the challenges of managing your off-channel
In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate travel management has become a critical component of a company's overall success. With employees constantly on the move, managing travel expenses, bookings, and compliance can be a daunting task. However, a lack of visibility into these aspects can lead to inefficiencies, increased costs, and
In corporate travel's dynamic and often unpredictable world, ensuring employee safety and well-being is paramount. The experience of a global consulting firm, recognized among the Business Travel News (BTN) top 20, serves as a compelling case study highlighting the crucial role of comprehensive travel visibility solutions in safeguarding employees
In an era where work flexibility is no longer a perk but a norm, the boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurring. This is especially true in the context of business travel, which has evolved to include what is now known as "bleisure" travel — a blend of business and leisure. A compelling illustration of this trend
In the ever-evolving corporate travel landscape, change is not just inevitable—it's an opportunity for growth and innovation. The recent announcement of Amex GBT's plans to acquire CWT for approximately $570 million represents a significant milestone in the industry's journey. This acquisition will bring together two of the largest corporate
Corporate travel is vital for business growth, fostering expansion and collaboration. Yet, it also carries inherent risks, prompting the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to publish ISO 31030 in September 2021. This comprehensive framework addresses travel-related risks and offers standardized risk management practices.Morvillo
In a notable shift poised to redefine the travel booking landscape for countless flyers, American Airlines has announced significant updates that will impact how AAdvantage loyalty program members earn miles, manage baggage fees, and utilize trip credits. This move is not just about altering the logistics of flying; it's a strategic endeavor to
In a detailed article by Business Travel News, the emerging trend in managed travel retailing has been discussed, especially in the context of New Distribution Capability (NDC) — a retailing initiative launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard. American Airlines has been at the
Most of my legal career was spent in-house at Sabre and Travelocity. As a result, I am keenly interested in legal issues that impact the travel industry. In today's globalized economy, travel is an essential part of doing business. Whether it's attending conferences, meeting clients, or exploring new markets, travel is an integral component of
New Distribution Capability (NDC) is a new data transmission standard developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that aims to modernize the distribution of airline content and provide a richer shopping experience for travelers. It enables airlines to offer more personalized and differentiated products and services, such as
The world of corporate travel management is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant developments in recent years is the introduction of New Distribution Capability (NDC). NDC is a new standard for airline distribution that aims to modernize and simplify the booking process for travel agencies, travel management companies, and
In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate travel management teams face many challenges, such as ensuring the safety and comfort of their business travelers while keeping costs under control. One of the main challenges is to provide flexible booking options that meet the specific needs of their travelers while retaining full visibility.
With the rise of work-from-home and work-from-anywhere trends, as well as the blending of business and leisure travel (also known as "bleisure" trips), many corporations have shifted their focus from being responsible for the safety and security of the traveler to being accountable for the safety and security of the employee, regardless of their
COVID-19 impacted many companies' bottom lines, which caused travel managers to search for innovative ways to reduce spend without sacrificing corporate travel program necessities While the need is less urgent now, it's never a bad idea to find ways to make better use of your travel budget.
It is common for medium-to-large businesses to have an established travel program in place, which encompasses a travel policy (mandated or guidelines), a designated Travel Management Company (TMC), a preferred supplier program (air, hotel, and car), and often a duty of care provider for larger or more complex businesses.
Pre-trip travel data creates endless opportunities for travel managers to connect with travelers prior to departure, ensuring bookings are compliant and identifying missed cost savings opportunities before lift-off.
Would you agree that supplier negotiations are like a revolving door? Travel managers will end one RFP process, only to find themselves knee-deep in business travel management data and reports a few short months later as the upcoming years’ RFP process begins all over again.
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have become part of a structured, annual process for many travel managers, while others only open discussions with suppliers as needed. While an RFP can be built for most services, this blog will focus on what you need to build an RFP for corporate travel services (e.g., hotel RFPs).
Travel Managers often juggle their company's best interest and traveler satisfaction. Depending on your company, it may be challenging to satisfy both parties or come to a mutually beneficial agreement on your corporate travel policy. Here we will uncover the benefits of having access to complete travel data through Traxo and how travel managers
Between managing the day-to-day operations of travel procurement, maintaining best-in-class programs, ensuring policy compliance and the responsibilities of data management, the travel manager’s role is multifaceted. For decades, travel managers have struggled to aggregate travel data because of its many storage points. After collecting the data,
Having multiple travel management companies (TMCs) supporting an organization is common in today’s business sector, especially for those with a global presence. This fragmentation makes leveraging a travel program data aggregation and auditing solution mission-critical.
The latest highly-transmissible COVID-19 variant, Omicron, became publicly known in December 2021 when South Africa sounded the alarm to the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost immediately, borders were closed for travel. Organizations with business travelers in South Africa quickly scrambled to locate them and launch relocation plans before
Data voids became a major concern for travel managers when the pandemic gripped the travel industry in 2020. Locating, contacting, and moving travelers before the impending border closures came into effect was urgent. This shed light on the challenge travel managers have faced for years — business travel program leakage and the dangers of
The new year has arrived, and people from all corners of the earth are anxiously looking to move beyond the chaos and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19. As we know, due to widespread shutdowns and stringent health protocols, travel was a particularly hard-hit industry that’s poised to rebound as we progress through 2021. But, what will the
As the global economy begins to reopen, corporate travel teams worldwide are planning for how best to restart their company’s business travel activity. Most firms have made it through the initial “triage” stage of the pandemic. Now, teams are taking stock of how their travel programs performed in the midst of the crisis, in order to assess how
Uncertain times – I have lost count of how many times I heard the phrase “uncertain times” over the last two months. Since the spread of COVID-19 began, the world has certainly been faced with innumerable challenges on every imaginable level - physically, mentally, spiritually, and more, especially in the realm of business travel. There are many
Travel managers have been on the front line of corporate travel’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Companies are in varying stages of dealing with the outbreak, but we’ve heard three common themes in how travel teams are approaching this unprecedented new reality.
If your CEO or head of risk management walked into your office today and asked you how many employees recently traveled to China, and hence could be at risk for exposure to coronavirus, how confident are you of your answer?
We frequently get questions from prospective clients regarding data privacy and security, and how Traxo's services meet legal requirements for both areas. For corporate travel managers seeking to understand their booking blindspots, we've compiled some of the most common questions and our responses, which can be shared with internal legal and IT
Traxo Vice President of Sales Chad Costa joined BTN Group’s Mary Ann McNulty for the June 2018 BTN webinar "Leakage: Plugging the Holes in Your Travel Program." The panel, including Suzanne Boyan from ZS Associates, Pat Sage from Huron Consulting Group, and Kim Castro from TravelCAST, shared how large enterprises are impacted by leakage in their
The Traxo team was in New York City last week for the annual ACTE Global Summit and enjoyed the opportunity to connect with hundreds of corporate travel managers and buyers. Our booth at InterACTE was busy nonstop! Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello -- we hope we helped shed some light on the challenges of managing your off-channel
