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Business Travel

Corporate Travel Glossary

The corporate travel industry is filled with jargon. Understanding these terms can help you educate your travelers and optimize your organization’s travel program.Adoption RateThe percentage of bookings made through your managed travel program in compliance with company policy. Increased adoption…

TylerNovember 21, 2024

Group Travel

Are You Ready for 2025? Essential Insights For Meetings & Events Professionals

In 2025, meeting planners will continue to face the rising expectations of both organization leadership and event attendees. As meetings and events become more sophisticated, planning becomes more of a challenge—and a bigger opportunity. With innovative technology, creative content, and…

TylerNovember 20, 2024

Group Travel

All-Inclusive vs. Standard Resorts: Which Incentive Trip Accommodations Are Best?

Incentive trips are a great tool with significant benefits for both the organizations that host them and the employees or partners who attend them. These programs can serve as a reward for hard-working employees who accomplish specific goals or perks…

TylerNovember 11, 2024

Business Travel

Changed or Canceled Flight? Understand Your Right to a Refund

As of October 28, 2024, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations on airline ticket refunds aim to better protect travelers affected by changed or canceled flights. Now, airlines must adhere to clear standards for when and how refunds are provided, making…

TylerNovember 8, 2024

Vacation Planning

Exploring 12 of the Best Destinations in Asia

Asia is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations, stunning landscapes, and diverse, vibrant cultures. It’s a continent that has intertwined history, tradition, and modern innovation, offering vacation experiences unlike any other in the world. China, Japan, Malaysia, and…

TylerNovember 4, 2024

Business Travel

11 Considerations for Extended Business Travel

Extended business travel (EBT) is on the rise as working habits change. Remote work, bleisure travel, and other flexible practices have led this shift. Business trips have become longer since 2019, with several industry organizations, including Hilton, noting sizable increases…

TylerOctober 28, 2024

Group Travel Vacation Planning

11 Mediterranean Cruise Stops You Don’t Want to Miss

The Mediterranean is one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world. In fact, it was ranked as the second-largest cruise market in 2023. The region is beloved globally for its historical significance, diverse cultures, and magnificent natural beauty.…

The Travel TeamOctober 24, 2024

Vacation Planning

7 of the Best Places to Visit in Australia

The World Economic Forum (WEF) even announced the country as one of the top five for tourism and travel in 2024. As a vast, diverse country, Australia offers visitors unique landscapes, wildlife experiences, world-class beaches, and cultural attractions. Whether you’re…

TylerOctober 21, 2024

Group Travel

10 Steps for Planning a Group Cruise

Planning a group cruise is a fantastic way to gather family and friends for a memorable group vacation on the open sea. However, the logistics of coordinating multiple travelers, destinations, and activities can get tricky. To ensure your trip goes…

The Travel TeamOctober 14, 2024

Vacation Planning

How to Plan the Perfect Greek Island Vacation

When you think of an island getaway, Greece might not be the first place that comes to mind. However, this trending vacation destination saw more than 32 million visitors in 2023 alone. The country’s islands offer travelers the chance to…

TylerOctober 7, 2024

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