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  • Face Time With Leigh Bochicchio

    The Association of Corporate Travel Executives president offers insights into creative learning and leadership

    Apr. 14, 2019
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  • Phat Data Lockdown

    More data means more data at risk – but an effective strategy can help keep everyone’s information safe

    Apr. 14, 2019
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  • Thinking of Thought

    Innovation and ingenuity are essential for business success. But is it possible to measure real creativity?

    Apr. 14, 2019
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  • Travel Buyer’s POV — 4

    Travel Buyer’s POV brings fresh perspectives and ideas to inspire innovation and thought leadership in the corporate travel industry. Online booking tools are an essential part of most travel programs. Travelers rely on them to be accurate and easy to use; travel managers use them to keep travelers informed and drive program compliance. This month,…

    Apr. 14, 2019
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  • Beyond the Transaction

    Knowing your business and understanding your travelers’ aims is the name of the game. When we’re successful, business is successful

    Apr. 14, 2019
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  • Face Time With Dorothy Dowling

    Best Western’s Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer, one of the most influential CMOs in the world, talks glass ceilings, leadership and the strategic role of marketing

    Mar. 14, 2019
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  • Returning to Wisdom

    “These days people seek knowledge, not wisdom. Knowledge is of the past and wisdom is of the future” – Vernon Cooper

    Mar. 14, 2019
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  • The Shape of Tomorrow

    New technologies can be powerful communication tools for travel managers

    Mar. 14, 2019
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  • Travel Buyer’s POV — 3

    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 nine veteran travel managers from programs that run the gamut in size and complexity – but each member…

    Mar. 14, 2019
    A creative and conceptual illustration showing a light bulb emitting a warm glow, symbolizing ideas and innovation. Next to it, a speech bubble contains the words "Think Tank," emphasizing collaboration and brainstorming. The background features abstract, white overlapping circles on a gray-blue backdrop, adding depth and a modern aesthetic.

  • Reporting for Duty

    Where Travel sits on the org chart can be turned into an advantage, if you know where to look

    Mar. 14, 2019
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