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  • Phat Data Takes Flight

    Air travel produces mountains of information and your airline partners know how to use it. Do you?

    Sep. 15, 2019
    A top-down view of hands typing on a laptop placed on a white round table with an orange chair. The background features a futuristic digital overlay with a graphic of an airplane, surrounded by abstract technological symbols and interface elements. The image suggests themes of online travel booking, aviation technology, and modern connectivity.

  • The Expanded World of Expense

    Choosing the right expense management tool for global business travel takes a look at the big picture

    Sep. 15, 2019
    A digital composition featuring a bright blue abstract design symbolizing technology and innovation. The image includes a glowing world map overlayed with various digital schematics, molecular structures, and futuristic data visuals. Radiating light beams emerge from the center, suggesting energy, speed, or the dissemination of information. The artwork conveys themes of global connectivity, scientific advancements, and technological breakthroughs.

  • GBTA 2019 Tech Roundup

    The annual convention always provides a showcase for innovation in the business of managed travel

    Sep. 15, 2019
    A virtual assistant interface featuring a realistic 3D-rendered woman with short, dark brown hair and a professional appearance. She is wearing a black shirt and is looking directly at the viewer with a subtle, confident smile. On the right side of the screen, there is a chatbot-style text box displaying a welcome message, addressing a user named "Jessica." A microphone icon is visible in the bottom-left corner, suggesting voice interaction capabilities. The interface appears modern and user-friendly, highlighting advancements in AI-driven customer support or virtual assistance.

  • Travel Buyer’s POV #8

    As the traveler experience increasingly takes center stage, the questions around travel policy – what it should look like, how it should be enforced, should there even be one – are more critical than ever.

    Sep. 15, 2019
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  • Quench the Burnout

    Your road warriors want to be heard – and you’re just the person to listen

    Sep. 15, 2019
    A man in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie is sitting in a comfortable chair in an airport or lounge area, resting with his head tilted to the side. He wears a blue travel neck pillow for support. The background reveals a dimly lit, modern architectural space with large glass windows and structural beams. His suitcase handle is partially visible nearby, and he looks relaxed yet exhausted, possibly reflecting travel fatigue or burnout.

  • Matter of Strategy

    Your TMC’s account manager can be a key asset in your travel program

    Jul. 15, 2019
    Two professionals are working collaboratively at a modern office. One, with glasses, is pointing at a computer screen displaying charts or data, while the other intently observes, deep in thought. Their focused expressions suggest strategic planning or data analysis. The background is softly blurred, showing other colleagues and a bright, open office environment.

  • Brave New Payments World

    Cards still dominate, but corporate travel is discovering innovative ways to pay

    Jul. 14, 2019
    A close-up image of a person using a smartphone to make a payment. The screen displays a digital payment interface with a "Pay" button prominently featured, along with a partially visible credit card icon and amount field. The warm lighting highlights the fingertip pressing the button, symbolizing seamless mobile transactions and digital financial convenience.

  • TMC Ties That Bind

    The right choice of a travel management company can be critical for your program’s success

    Jul. 14, 2019
    A minimalist line art illustration depicting three business professionals in a meeting, symbolized by a woman and two men seated at a table with a briefcase. Above them, a cloud and an airplane soaring into the sky signify business travel. The continuous line style adds a modern and conceptual feel, blending corporate engagement with the theme of travel and connectivity.

  • GBTA Convention 2019

    This year Chicago welcomes the world’s largest gathering of business travel professionals

    Jul. 14, 2019
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  • The Big Story: Hotels 2020 — Targeting Value

    RIP for the RFP? The long-standing ritual of rate negotiations may not be dead yet – but it’s due for an overhaul

    Jul. 14, 2019
    A business professional holding a tablet emitting a glowing projection of a futuristic cityscape. Overlaid are holographic circular diagrams, icons, and data visualizations, symbolizing smart technology, innovation, and urban development. The image conveys the integration of digital technology in urban planning and business strategies, with a sleek and futuristic aesthetic.