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  • 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
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  • Who is Going to be Next?

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

    Dec. 7, 2022
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  • 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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  • Less Pain, All Gain

    More corporate travel programs looking to avoid airline chaos are turning to private aviation

    Dec. 7, 2022
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  • Arrivederci, Phat Data!

    After more than nine years, it’s time for a new chapter in travel data. Stay tuned

    Dec. 7, 2022
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  • ESG 2023 & Beyond

    Corporate concerns around sustainability and ethical issues are transforming business travel

    Dec. 6, 2022
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  • Bumper to Bumper

    With blended travel factored in, decisions about rental car insurance are only getting more complicated

    Dec. 6, 2022
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  • Crossing Lines

    Cultural intelligence goes deeper than just ‘how to get along’ – it’s vital to success in the global marketplace

    Sep. 28, 2022
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