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The complexity of your travel program necessitates the type of service model and staffing that your travel management company (TMC) applies to your travel program. Some travel programs are simple while others require a bit more expertise on the part of the TMC. For example, if you’re a heavy Concur Travel and Expense user you…

Americans are increasingly interested in exploring Asia, according to the travel advisors at Travel Leaders Network. The region has become a magnet for travelers with a desire for adventure, for those who want a trip rich in experiences that combine history, culture and cuisine.   Here are some suggestions for what to see and where…

A cruise is a great way to relax and explore new places without having to pack and change hotels at every stop. But that’s only part of what makes a voyage at sea special. Cruises also offer a wide range of activities that you may be surprised to find on a ship.   For example,…

Weddings occur throughout the year, and so do honeymoons. While couples may have one set of factors to consider when deciding where to tie the knot, a different set comes into play for their honeymoon.   In a new survey, travel advisors from Travel Leaders Group who specialize in planning honeymoons name the best destinations…

If you’re thinking about a different vacation experience beyond the usual destinations, consider some of the places that travel advisors have picked as the top up-and-coming international destinations.   Iceland is the top up-and-coming spot in Europe, according to the results of a survey of 1,000 North American travel advisors conducted by Travel Leaders Group…

No matter what your New Year’s Resolution for 2019, there is sure to be a hotel to help you achieve it. From domestic hotels to Central America and Europe, let’s make 2019 your best year yet! Follow Your Own Vision: Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach – Honolulu, Hawaii Embrace yourself in the exclusive Plant Your Intentions…

It’s not uncommon to see low online booking tool adoption rates at higher education institutions. A few of the more common reasons for this are a lack of awareness about the availability of the online booking tool and the benefits they offer, as well as no instruction on how to use it and no ongoing…

In the realm of higher education travel, athletics is unique and can be quite demanding. Scheduling travel for an entire season, moving teams and equipment from point A to point B, dealing with flight changes, inclement weather, chartering aircraft and understanding athletic association rules are just a few of the challenges higher education athletics departments…

The hot topics in corporate travel management these days seem to revolve around things like content distribution, meetings management, duty of care, flight disruption insurance and much more, but for some reason, there’s a major component in every travel program that is never mentioned. It’s the component that’s most near and dear to your travelers:…

It’s that time of year when you want to think about upcoming changes in the travel industry and the effect they could have on your travel program in 2019. Supplier policy changes, capacity/demand issues, and fare/rate fluctuations are just a few of the topics to consider. Successful navigation of these changes will ensure you’re able…

When you consider everything a corporate travel manager is responsible for, it’s quite an impressive list: travel policy, traveler support, travel spend reporting, supplier negotiations, travel booking, duty of care policy and much more. Since many travel managers are often “islands” at their companies without internal resources to support them, they often partner with a…

Duty of care has evolved quite a bit over the last several years: companies now have a better understanding of what is expected of them, travelers want their companies to provide some sort of duty of care solution and the technology supporting duty of care programs has evolved tremendously.   Just a few years ago…