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Special Reports: Special Reports

  • 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
    Think tank graphic.

  • Phat Data, Phat GDS

    Global distribution systems hold a wealth of data – and the treasure house is being unlocked

    Nov. 15, 2019
    A digitally rendered image of Earth, appearing as a glowing, wireframe globe, set against a backdrop of a cityscape illuminated at night. Overlaying the scene are network lines and nodes, symbolizing global connectivity and data networks.

  • Go Phish!

    E-mail scams are getting more numerous, harder to detect and exploiting more vulnerabilities

    Nov. 15, 2019
    A red triangular warning icon with an exclamation mark at the top of the image. Below it, bold red text reads "PHISHING ALERT" with smaller text underneath saying "SCAM-SPAM-MALWARE-SPYWARE." The background features a blurred keyboard with binary code overlay, symbolizing cybersecurity threats.

  • 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.

  • The Expanding Booking Toolbox

    The consumer buying experience is changing the way corporate travelers choose to book

    Nov. 14, 2019
    A digital representation of global travel and online booking tools. The image showcases a man standing in front of a large tablet screen displaying a world map in orange and blue tones. Surrounding the map are hexagonal icons symbolizing travel services such as flights, hotels, and transportation, all connected to a futuristic "Online Booking" interface. Two airplanes appear to fly above the scene, enhancing the theme of worldwide travel and digital connectivity.

  • Where Meetings Meet the Road

    Events, big and small, require careful pre-planning – and that includes getting attendees there and back

    Nov. 14, 2019
    An abstract urban cityscape illustration featuring a high bridge with a road running across it. The skyline is composed of stylized skyscrapers in muted gray tones, creating a modern, minimalist backdrop. The bridge appears elevated, highlighting infrastructure and transportation themes.

  • Two Cents from the Company Dime 11-2019

    Delta-LATAM deal shakes things up, plus outsourcing pro and cons, NDC in TMCs’ court, and Direct Travel launches tech marketplace.

    Nov. 14, 2019
    A promotional graphic titled "Two Cents from the Company Dime" featuring a hand interacting with a touchscreen, selecting a glowing user icon among a field of similar icons. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the action of engagement and the theme of input, feedback, or communication within a professional or corporate context.

  • The Price Is Right?

    Once distrusted by travel buyers, dynamic hotel rates are finally getting hot

    Nov. 14, 2019
    A futuristic digital visualization showing a tablet emitting glowing bar charts, flames, and upward-trending arrows. The dynamic scene is layered with abstract technological and financial graphs, emphasizing growth, innovation, and digital transformation.

  • The Dragon Challenge

    Doing business in Asia is loaded with opportunities – and fraught with uncertainties

    Nov. 14, 2019
    A historic Chinese city wall lined with traditional red lanterns and flags, leading to a gate tower with intricate architecture. The path, made of stone bricks, stretches into the distance, merging the ancient structures with a modern urban skyline under a serene sky.

  • Change in the Air: New Capabilities, New Connections

    As the NDC ecosystem scales up, more partnerships are emerging

    Oct. 15, 2019
    A digital illustration showcasing a glowing Earth with aviation-related graphics, including airplane icons, circular data indicators, and futuristic charts. The globe features a vibrant blue and green grid-like texture, and the text "PART 3" is displayed boldly in white at the center. Surrounding the Earth are various interconnected elements symbolizing global connectivity and advanced aerospace technology.