Flights To Rise 1.2%, Hotels 1.3% After posting sharp rises in 2019, prices in the global travel industry are likely to slow in 2020, with flights rising a modest 1.2%, hotels rising only 1.3%, and rental car rates up 1%, according to the sixth annual Global Travel Forecast, published today by CWT and GBTA.…
DetailsWhether you’re a small, midsize or large enterprise, saving money across your travel program is easy to achieve with the right travel management partner. Smaller business owners who may not have a managed corporate travel program —managed corporate travel is a business travel program that is handled by an external travel management company, who manages…
DetailsCorporate travel program compliance is the Holy Grail for travel managers and can prove to be elusive. But it’s essential to vendor negotiations, duty of care, accurate travel reports and a half dozen other key considerations. We have assembled the following truths to assist you in this quest. As a corporate travel agency, here’s what…
DetailsCustomers can expect to be impressed on board Delta’s international routes* starting this November when the airline debuts its industry-leading Main Cabin experience. Free “Welcome Aboard” cocktails featuring Bellinis to start, hot towel service and mix-and-match options for premium appetizers and larger entrees are just a few of the ways Delta is differentiating its international…
DetailsAt Rocketrip, they hear time and again that, when it comes to corporate travel management, companies are anxious to control their costs but worried that tightening policies will harm their company culture. If this catch 22 is plaguing your thoughts, take comfort knowing that your priorities are in perfect order. Corporate travel is 67% more…
DetailsResearch has shown that, in many organizations, Travel & Expense expenditures are the second or third largest item of controllable expense. Travel management companies (TMCs) plan travel, process reservations, fulfill transactions, support online booking tools, report data, implement technology, track travelers and provide support. They also consult, negotiate, facilitate, drive compliance and enable buyers to…
DetailsWorking with a corporate travel agency for your business not only helps to fully manage your travel program effectively but adds value to your employees, upholds your requirement for duty of care and delivers savings through strategic negotiations on your behalf and access to a larger global network of airline, hotel and ground transportation discounts.…
DetailsWith business models becoming more and more global, companies are increasing their corporate travel budgets to send their employees around the world. Obviously, having to travel to meet clients face-to-face is crucial for growing your business, but the increase in travel costs can create a serious dent in your company’s bottom line if you’re not…
DetailsThe deals seem too good to be true: round-trip first or business class airfare for far less than you’d expect to pay. They’re hard to ignore: hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars off for a cushy, lie-flat seat in the pointy-end of the airplane. But these tickets are not being sold by airlines. Instead, they are…
DetailsDelta SkyMiles Medallion Members can now take advantage of “Reclaim My Status” after a change, event or important life moment has temporarily affected their travel patterns. Built from the ground up based on Member feedback, this is the latest thoughtful addition to Delta’s Medallion program. “Getting back into travel after a big change can be…
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