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  • Empty Legs, Empty Promises?

    When it comes to hitching a ride on the return flight of somebody else’s charter, the rule is “caveat emptor”

    Feb. 2, 2023
    Business Class Seat on Plane

  • Hotels 2023: Uncertainties Ahead

    The outlook for the lodging industry? Still fuzzy after all these years

    Feb. 2, 2023
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  • Headwinds for TMCs

    Corporate buyers’ expectations are high, and travel management companies are racing to make up for lost time

    Feb. 2, 2023
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  • The ABCs of Business Aviation

    To tap the competitive advantages of flying private, your travel program needs a starting point

    Dec. 23, 2022
    A collage in the form of three-dimensional cubes showcasing luxury private jet travel. The images include a close-up of a jet on the tarmac with stairs extended, a jet's wing against a scenic sky during sunset, and a businessman relaxing inside the cabin, smiling while wearing earphones. The composition highlights the elegance and comfort of private aviation.

  • Halting Hack Attacks

    With remote workers relying more on technology, cyber risks are rising while attention to security wanes

    Dec. 7, 2022
    A laptop with a glowing red screen displays an open padlock icon and the words "HOME OFFICE" in bold capital letters. The laptop is placed on a futuristic, hexagon-patterned surface with red and black lighting, symbolizing remote work, cybersecurity, or access to digital systems.

  • Travel Buyers Think Tank #26

    With the effects of the pandemic fading, there’s a steady drumbeat of business travelers returning to the road – in many cases, literally. The result is a bounce in rental car demand, and a resulting rise in rates. Accident repair costs have soared as well, meaning insurance is a bigger piece of the pie.

    Dec. 7, 2022
    A graphic design featuring the words "Think Tank" in bold black letters on a white speech bubble. A yellow lightbulb icon is above the text, symbolizing ideas and innovation. To the right, there is a large, glowing yellow lightbulb illustration, partially visible against a gray background, reinforcing the theme of creativity and brainstorming.

  • Who is Going to be Next?

    Someone’s missing from today’s business travel – tomorrow’s buyers

    Dec. 7, 2022
    A stylized illustration of a professional woman in a red outfit standing in a cityscape while looking through an oversized telescope. The telescope is disproportionately large and dominates the foreground, symbolizing vision, focus, or searching for future opportunities. She is holding a briefcase, emphasizing a business or professional theme. The background features abstract buildings and clouds in teal and yellow tones.

  • Navigating a Less Accommodating Hotel Scene

    As demand recovers, hotel rates are rising. It’s a sellers’ market, so buyers need the right strategy to maximize their lodging programs

    Dec. 7, 2022
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  • TMC Consolidation: Are We There Yet?

    Travel management companies are linking up to survive a volatile future. But that can mean big changes for your travel program

    Dec. 7, 2022
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  • Know and Be Known

    You gotta understand your customer (and your supplier)

    Dec. 7, 2022
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