Category: Business Travel

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?…

Have you ever wondered why your company is requiring you to contact a single travel management company (TMC) or utilize a specific online booking tool?  While it could be because they want to control every aspect of your traveling life (not likely) it’s probably because they see several big picture benefits to consolidating and streamlining…

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 Outdated per diems, preferred suppliers that no longer make sense for the company’s travel patterns, and minimal or non-existent duty-of-care plans are just a few of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…

Has your organization considered what its duty of care obligation is to its employees that are traveling on behalf of the company? Hopefully so, but if not, there’s no time like the present. With the seemingly endless barrage of incidents (terrorism, extreme weather, crime, etc.) being reported from all corners of the earth, it’s wise…

What do you do if you don’t have your own personal or corporate card and you’re booking a hotel? If you’re traveling with a co-worker or manager and they are going to provide their credit card to the hotel at time of check-in, no problem.  However, if your hotel reservation is being guaranteed with another…

While the safety of all of your employees traveling for business is of the utmost importance and should be addressed in your duty of care plan, some extra thought should be given to the additional dangers that women may encounter when on the road. Communicating this to your female travelers along with recommendations for managing…

When deciding on the right travel management company (TMC) to partner with, companies usually begin by assessing their needs and hope to find a travel management company that will be able to address those areas. Better reporting, analytics, travel risk management and online booking capabilities are common requirements. Companies usually end up with a pool…