(March, 2020) [Transcript from Interview with SAP Concur’s Ralph Colunga] One of the most topical components for procurement management and Travel Managers is finding the right balance between culture and cost savings. How do you see technology playing a part in this balance and how can our clients appreciate the need to provide more flexibility […]
(March, 2020) [Transcript from Interview with SAP Concur’s Ralph Colunga] What are your thoughts as they relate to today’s travel technology and how to take advantage without being inundated? The tools that SAP Concur is bringing out, specifically with TripLink, our Duty of Care components, and identifying ways to help our clients book the way […]
(December, 2019) American Airlines has become a trail-blazer in the airline industry when it comes to passport scanning. Recently, the airline announced a new mobile app passport feature that gives international travelers a more convenient travel experience. American Airlines’ app allows travelers to enter their passport information and scan their passport with an Android or […]
(November, 2019) What boarding process is best? That’s the age-old question that lingers in the airline industry and among frequent flyers. With there being no one standard process that all airlines adhere to, it leaves room for travelers to question the process and even prefer certain carriers over the other. It also leaves room for […]
(September, 2019) What are the benefits of having a Frequent Flyer number? While the perks of joining a frequent flyer program vary from carrier to carrier, all programs offer benefits to travelers, and most are completely free – so there’s no reason not to sign up! Once you are enrolled in a program, you can […]
(August, 2019) Travelers need to be particularly mindful of the weather in late summer and fall. The official hurricane season lasts from June 1st through November 30th, with the peak of the season from mid-August to late October. During this time, hurricanes and tropical storms can cause disruption to travel plans and bring unforeseen complications. […]
(August, 2019) According to the latest U.S. Corporate Travel Report, managed travel is booming as it represents 1/3 of the total travel market and is expected to reach nearly $140 billion by year 2022. The broadest spend in travel right now is the online segment with funds being generated from online booking tools, virtual assistants […]
(August, 2019) Get ready to smile. Facial recognition machines are slowly popping up at local airports across the country and many travelers may be uninformed about this new security measure. Thoughts and questions about privacy come to mind leaving some fearing the face scanning machines. Here are four things you need to know about the […]
(July, 2019) Practicing environmental sustainability helps to ensure that our communities are healthy and clean for both ourselves and future generations. While we cannot individually control the carbon emissions from our flights, the chemicals that hotels use, or the plastics and non-recyclable materials used by vendors in the locations that we visit, making simple choices […]
(June, 2019) In today’s world of advanced technology it’s important to protect your privacy when you travel. If you’ve ever used a laptop, cellphone or credit card, then you’ve shared countless amounts of data that could be used negatively if in the wrong hands. Fortunately, there are three simple steps you can take to assure […]