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  • Travel Buyers Think Tank #17

    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. The Think Tank is a team of eight veteran travel managers from programs that run the gamut in size and complexity – but each member…

    Jan. 4, 2021
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  • Break Out of the Box!

    The New Normal is a chance to give travel programs a new perspective

    Oct. 21, 2020
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  • The Big Story: The Post-COVID Experience – Pivot Points

    Flexibility and a willingness to adapt may well be the keys to surviving the chaos

    Oct. 21, 2020
    A man wearing a face mask looks out of a large glass window at an airport, observing an airplane parked on the tarmac. He carries a backpack and wears a casual blazer with a white T-shirt, reflecting a traveler preparing for a flight in the context of COVID-19 precautions. The image captures a bright, sunny day, emphasizing the modern, reflective environment of the airport terminal.

  • Tools to Track Travel Changes

    In the midst of the turmoil, knowing what’s open, what’s not and what’s next becomes mission critical

    Oct. 21, 2020
    An illustration depicting business professionals wearing face masks and carrying briefcases. Each individual is engrossed in their smartphones, with thought bubbles containing images of the COVID-19 virus, symbolizing pandemic-related concerns or news. The color scheme features soft blues and greens with an orange accent for contrast, creating a modern, clean design reflective of the COVID-19 era's tech-driven communication and work environment.

  • Travel Buyers Think Tank #16

    This month the members of our Business Travel Executive Think Tank take a look forward to see how the world of travel may be changing, as we come to a greater understanding of the virus and how we can live with its impact.

    Oct. 21, 2020
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  • Tap Resilience

    Six months in, 2020 has a lot to teach us – about travel and about life

    Oct. 21, 2020
    A digital illustration of a workplace environment where employees are working on computers. In the foreground, a woman with long curly hair wears a red outfit and a matching face mask. Behind her, additional workers, both male and female, sit at their desks, separated by clear partitions and wearing masks. The setting emphasizes pandemic-era workplace safety protocols.

  • Ahead of the Curve 10-21-20

    COVID-19 has shifted priorities, making health and safety prime considerations for booking platforms

    Oct. 21, 2020
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  • Face the Facts

    The Phat Data strategy you build now can be a powerful tool to deliver value when travel returns

    Oct. 21, 2020
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  • Seeking an Edge

    Pandemic-induced changes in business travel may push the traditional hotel RFP season off the calendar

    Oct. 21, 2020
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  • Two Cents From the Company Dime 10/20

    Suppliers Revise Strategies for Risk Management Services, GBT’s Fee Reflects Changing TMC Economics, Pre-Trip Approval Back In Vogue and Testing Can Help Business Travel Recover, But It’s No 'Silver Bullet'

    Oct. 21, 2020
    People working at a computer.