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Special Reports: Managing Travel Programs

  • Hotel Rate Roulette

    Making sure your lodging program is getting everything you’ve negotiated is arduous work

    Jun. 16, 2019
    A chalkboard-style illustration of a multi-story "Grand Hotel" surrounded by numerous price tags indicating discounts such as "40%," "50%," and "60%." The design suggests promotions or price reductions for hotel rates, highlighting affordability and special deals. The whimsical chalk-drawn aesthetic adds a creative touch to the concept of discounted hotel bookings.

  • Travel Buyer’s POV #6

    In each issue of Business Travel Executive, the members of our Buyer Think Tank offer their individual thoughts on what’s hot, what’s cool and what’s coming next in managed travel.

    Jun. 16, 2019
    Think tank graphic.

  • Booking Value

    The right content strategies are key to a smarter, more effective and more traveler-centric OBT

    May. 13, 2019
    A woman seated at a desk using a laptop displaying a "HOTEL SEARCH" website interface. The screen showcases a booking portal with fields for destination, check-in and check-out dates, guests, and a search button. The image on the screen features neatly folded towels, evoking comfort and luxury. The woman, dressed in a white blouse, is actively engaged in the booking process. The environment is modern and professional, emphasizing convenience and digital efficiency in planning accommodations.

  • The Big Story — Traveler’s Quest: The Travel Puzzle

    ​Travel programs are piecing together a picture of what high-value road warriors want and need

    Apr. 14, 2019
    A man in formal attire stands by a large window with sunlight streaming in, symbolizing clarity and strategic thinking. An airplane flies outside the window, and a translucent puzzle piece overlays the man's hand, suggesting problem-solving, connection, and the aviation or travel industry.

  • The Big Story — Traveler’s Quest: No Small Change

    Today’s corporate travel programs should be taking a holistic look at the traveler experience

    Apr. 14, 2019
    A person looking through binoculars, symbolizing foresight, exploration, or a focused search. The scene is backlit with warm sunlight, creating a vibrant and hopeful atmosphere.

  • Room for Improvement

    Technology is creating the hotel programs of the future – but the past is still present

    Feb. 13, 2019
    A colorful infographic illustration depicts an online hotel reservation process. On the left, a computer monitor displays a room selection interface labeled "Choose Your Room," featuring rows of room icons with a red arrow pointing to one. A dotted line leads from the monitor to a hotel building icon on the right, symbolizing the booking process. Additional icons like a magnifying glass, clock, credit card, globe with a pin, and light bulb represent search, time, payment, location, and ideas. The text "Online Reservation" is at the bottom, encapsulating the concept of booking hotel rooms digitally.