Adapting 2026 Travel Budgets for an Uncertain Economy
Over the past two years, we have seen a significant shift in the management and requirements for Group, Meeting and Incentive travel.
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The Younger Workforce: Key Insights for Business Travel Managers
The workforce is changing rapidly, and with it, the way companies approach business travel. Millennials and Gen Z employees now represent on average 53% of active business travelers.
Navigating Economic Instability: Practical Steps for Travel and Procurement Managers
With the economy constantly shifting, travel and procurement managers are being challenged to do more with less. Rising costs, supply chain issues, and market fluctuations mean every dollar spent is under the microscope—including travel.
Key Trends for June 2025: Positive Signs for Business Travel Recovery
As we reach the middle of 2025, corporate travel is showing solid signs of bouncing back after a tough start to the year, which was marked by economic uncertainty and geopolitical challenges.
Maximizing Return
on Value in Corporate Travel Management
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are under increased pressure to deliver greater value with fewer resources. Tighter margins, a rise in stakeholder expectations, and a renewed focus on operational resilience have transformed the role of procurement and travel managers – no longer just targeted cost-control, but also strategic value…. For more insight into […]
How the New FTC Hotel Rate Disclosure Rule Benefits Travel Managers
Corporate Travel Managers have routinely been challenged with managing budgets around the full cost of hotel stays due to the historic omission of various fee disclosures.
Southwest Airlines – Balancing Rewards to Shareholder and Most Loyal Traveler
This month, Southwest Airlines unveiled significant updates to fare structures and baggage policies—signaling a shift toward a more tailored and revenue-driven approach.
US Airlines Challenging DOT Rulings by Biden Administration
Several major US airlines are challenging a series of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations introduced under the Biden Administration, which the Department stated focused on advancing “the largest expansion of airline passenger rights.”
How to Tailor Your Hotel RFP Questions, Including Sustainability Practices
Our clients often inquire whether they are asking the right questions in their hotel RFPs to identify how properties are adapting to new requirements by the traveler, and of the travel management program
The Shifting Complexity of Group and Incentive Travel
Over the past two years, we have seen a significant shift in the management and requirements for Group, Meeting and Incentive travel.