Entries by Hillary

Sustainability Objectives in the Travel Industry

(April, 2021) As Earth Day reminds us all of the importance of our community, many of your suppliers outline their objectives and accomplishments for sustainability through 2030. We have reviewed specifically the top US airline carriers as well as global hotel brands to provide you with an overview of their approaches, and deliverables to a […]

Pandemic Impact Leads to Rental Car Shortages

(March, 2021) At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic demand for rental car companies dropped by 90 percent, and suppliers scrambled to cut costs. Now, as vaccine distribution begins and more travelers get back on the road, demand is surpassing the supply, which could cause the car rental component of your trip to be the […]

Major U.S. Airlines Sustainability, and What You Can Do

(March, 2021) There are significant steps and commitments underway from the airline industry to not only be carbon neutral, but to achieve net zero emissions within the next 30 years. We’ve broken down what this means in practical terms, and what you can do from a corporate perspective. Click Here to Download the WhitePaper, or […]

American Airlines and JetBlue Build Alliance

(February, 2021) American Airlines and JetBlue announced plans for a Northeast-focused alliance last summer. They recently kicked off their partnership with nearly 80 codeshares, 33 new routes, schedule coordination and more. TI has outlined the major takeaways from the partnership: Loyalty Integration Starting on February 25, customers flying on codeshares will earn miles with the […]

Travelers Face New Requirements Post-Brexit

(January, 2021) Effective January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom officially severed ties with the European Union, and U.K. citizens faced new travel regulations as a result. The U.K. is now considered a “third country” with limitations put on the free travel between countries. As each of the EU states remain sovereign nations, each country has […]

Requiring Pre-Trip Notifications or Approvals

(November, 2020) What is right for your organization? Over the past few months, many of our customers have enhanced their travel management programs to include a more structured process for ensuring safety through Duty of Care. We’ve approached this topic by outlining the options we make available for pre-trip notifications and pre-trip approvals. Click Here […]

Removal of Change Fees Impact on Travel Programs

(September, 2020) While many changes were made by the airline partners as a result of the dramatically reduced travelers, the removal of both domestic and international change fees may have the biggest impact on the business travel community.   On the surface, this appears to be extremely good news for corporate travel programs, as the typical […]

Return to Travel Planning – Hotel Negotiations

(September, 2020) This 3rd segment in TI’s Return to Travel Planning series focuses on the Hotel Industry. There have been conflicting opinions in the press as to if, let alone when, the timing might be right to reengage with your global hotel partners. This article focuses on the state of the hotel industry, how we are seeing it rebound, and our recommendations as […]

Travel Incorporated Named as 2020 Top Travel and Hospitality Technology Solutions

(April, 2020) Duluth, GA— CIO Applications has named Travel Incorporated (TI) a Top 10 Travel and Hospitality Technology Solutions Provider for 2020. The recognition derives from CIO Application’s annual listing of 10 companies that are at the forefront of providing Travel and Hospitality Technology solutions and transforming businesses. “We have considered the vendor’s ability in […]

Managing Travel During a Pandemic

(March, 2020) Managing travel in the best of times can be a challenge, but during a pandemic can by its very nature create an abundance of situations that previously were never imagined. TI has put together a few best practices for your consideration. Duty of Care Traveler tracking and communication is essential. You need the […]