Articles tagged “bcd travel”

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Nexion President Elected New ASTA Chair at Puerto Rico Convention

The American Society of Travel Advisors elected Nexion Travel Group President Jackie Friedman as its new chair for 2023-2024. ASTA elected Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion Travel Group, as its new chair. Source: Nexion Travel Group Friedman replaced Marc Casto, who served as board chair for the past two years. Friedman's post likewise has a…

Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago

Business Travel

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Business Travel

Executive Tech Treks for an Uncertain World

Fact-finding missions for the C-suite that blend business travel, experiential meetings and insider knowledge. What's not to like?

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Executive Tech Treks for an Uncertain World
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Business Travel

Payment and Expense Trends for a New Generation

The winds of change are blowing in corporate travel and expense. By automating and integrating travel, payment, and expense management data and processes, companies can turn traditionally complex and reactive workflows into more simplified, proactive solutions.

BCD Travel + Skift | 1 year ago

Payment and Expense Trends for a New Generation

Business Travel

Turkey Plays New Role as Business Travel Hub for Russia’s Displaced Corporations

More businesses from Russia than any other nation are registering offices in Turkey, but the resulting boost in corporate travel could raise ethical questions in the not too distant future.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Turkey Plays New Role as Business Travel Hub for Russia’s Displaced Corporations

Business Travel

China’s Visa and Passport Backlog Obstructs Business Travel Reboot

There’s no easy fix after embassies were forced to close, or suffer staff shortages due to Covid outbreaks. Patience will be needed.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

China’s Visa and Passport Backlog Obstructs Business Travel Reboot

Business Travel

Hybrid Work Is Already Having Long Lasting Effects on Hotel Design

A leading architect has pinpointed these emerging hotel trends, showing just how prevalent the pandemic legacy is within hospitality.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Hybrid Work Is Already Having Long Lasting Effects on Hotel Design

Business Travel

Corp Travel Agencies Need to Start Unbundling Services

If more companies plan on building travel programs using tech from a mix of agencies "like a Lego house," the larger agencies need to start accommodating that, delegates at the Global Business Travel Association's European conference heard.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Corp Travel Agencies Need to Start Unbundling Services

Business Travel

TUI Takes Its Own Remote Working Further With Free Hotel Stays

Being a mega-tour operator must play some part in the success of its Workwide program, where employees have surpassed 10,000 days working abroad. But plenty of other non-tourism companies can learn from TUI when it comes to offering blended travel as a perk. It's not rocket science.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

TUI Takes Its Own Remote Working Further With Free Hotel Stays

Business Travel

Hong Kong’s Restart Prompts Warnings Over Rising Corporate Travel Costs

Experts on the ground in both Hong Kong and Singapore already report booking spikes and surges in airfares and hotel rates. The message is to start laying the groundwork for when China eventually eases its own travel policies.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Hong Kong’s Restart Prompts Warnings Over Rising Corporate Travel Costs