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Special Reports: Travel Buyers Think Tank

  • Travel Buyer’s POV#10

    In this month’s POV, our Think Tank team explains that demonstrating the value of a managed travel program involves more than just numbers.

    Nov. 15, 2019
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  • Give Yourself a Hand

    Take a minute to celebrate your wins – big and small. It can be the gift that keeps on giving

    Nov. 15, 2019
    A group of diverse professionals sitting together, smiling and clapping in appreciation. The focus is on a red-haired woman in the foreground with others slightly blurred in the background, reflecting a positive and engaged atmosphere, likely at a meeting or event.

  • Travel Buyers POV #9

    One recent phenomenon in the corporate travel space is the increasing presence of lifestyle hotel brands. Whether independent properties, so-called soft brands or new concepts from recognized hospitality chains, these properties are on the radar of business travelers – and therefore are playing a larger role for travel buyers.

    Oct. 15, 2019
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  • In Search of Generation Next

    It’s a job that’s challenging, rewarding and yes, even fun – and nobody wants it

    Oct. 15, 2019
    A professional recruitment-themed image with a futuristic interface. A blurred figure in business attire points to a hexagonal "JOIN US" button that is highlighted in blue. Surrounding the main button are other translucent hexagons displaying keywords such as "Recruitment," "Career," "Opportunities," "Application," and "Now Hiring." The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the interactive nature of the recruitment process.

  • 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.

  • Connecting the Future

    The list of the Top 10 Emerging Technologies is out and the results are surprising as ever

    Jul. 14, 2019
    A close-up of a hand pinching an abstract futuristic interface, with the word "FUTURE" prominently displayed in bold yellow letters. The background features hexagonal patterns, glowing blue elements, and a digital design evoking technology and innovation. The visual suggests the concept of interacting with or shaping the future through technology.

  • Travel Buyer’s POV #6

    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.

    Jun. 16, 2019
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  • And Now for Something Completely Different

    Looking for an alternative to the traditional hotel RFPs? Here’s one buyer’s step-by-step solution

    Jun. 16, 2019
    A business professional dressed in a dark suit and blue tie with index cards pinned to the suit. The cards display key business terms such as "RFP: Request For Proposal," "Bidding," "Property," "Process," "Strategy," and "Guide," each written in a bold font with underlining in various colors. The visual emphasizes the critical elements involved in creating and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) in a structured and strategic manner.