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Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited Anticipates Excitement Over Hawkeye Bowl Game Announcement

November 30, 2018 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited announced they will begin accepting reservations for the University of Iowa’s Hawkeye Bowl game packages this Sunday, December 2 following the official bowl destination broadcast. The announcement was made by company CEO/Owner Duane Jasper.   “We’ve had a great response from fans…

No matter what the calendar says, it’s never too early to start thinking about spring, especially if there’s an international vacation in your future. A new survey of travel advisors has some great ideas for a getaway.   Mexico leads the list of top international non-cruise destinations for consumers in a poll conducted by Travel…

If you’re looking for a winter vacation spot, a new survey from Travel Leaders Group highlights New York to Honolulu as the top choices its travel advisors are booking for clients.   Hawaii, including Honolulu and the islands of Kauai and Maui, is the top non-cruise domestic destination for consumers, according to the poll of…

Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited Announces Office Move to Coralville

November 16, 2018 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited today announced plans to move its office in Iowa City to Coralville at 708 5th Street #5. The new office will be four miles away from the current location on South Gilbert Street. The office on South Gilbert Street served as the…

The Real ID Act is an Act passed by Congress that all corporate travel managers should be familiar with, as it will affect all travelers needing to board federally regulated commercial aircraft starting on October 1, 2020.   According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website, “The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards…

Companies new to travel management or those that have made the decision to partner with a different travel management company (TMC) must take into consideration how their employees will react to the change. Will they opt to book their travel outside of the travel program or will they utilize the services of the new TMC?…

Sure, everybody’s heard of the big ball drop at midnight in Times Square in New York City, but there are plenty of other terrific and less crowded places to ring in 2019.   Enjoy a festive atmosphere in Las Vegas. You can walk down a three-mile stretch of the Strip, which is closed to vehicle…

It’s no secret that business travel can take a toll – from the time spent making arrangements to the time spent away from home.   Younger employees especially say that a good work-life balance is important to them, and a company’s travel policy is a factor in deciding whether they’ll take a job or how…

If you’ve been thinking that it’s time for a change of pace at your next business meeting or corporate retreat, consider holding it on a cruise ship. You may be surprised by some of the advantages.   Recent surveys indicate that the majority of Americans have never taken a cruise, so you’re likely to have…

At any given time, a number of students, professors and staff may be traveling for a class or on behalf of your higher education institution. Does your school’s risk management office have an automated way of advising them if they are traveling to a high-risk area or alerting them if an extreme weather event or…

More and more higher education institutions are searching for ways to control costs and drive savings in their budgets due to the challenges posed by decreased state funding, students’ price sensitivity and the net zero revenues from increased tuition costs coupled with tuition discounting. Often overlooked, but not for a lack of savings potential, is…

The findings of a travel policy audit can come as a surprise to many companies. Outdated per diems, preferred suppliers that no longer make sense for the company’s travel patterns, and minimal or non-existent duty-of-care plans are just a few of the findings that can raise concerns. It’s common for travel policies to be written…