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Volume One: Not All Rates (or Booking Sites) Are Created Equal
Date
March 11, 2019
Going with the lowest rate you can find sounds like a good idea, but what are you ultimately sacrificing? In this article, we’ll explain how booking with online travel sites and using other booking methods could end up costing you a lot more than the number you see on the screen.
TMCs Vs. Online Fare Booking
Date
February 27, 2019
A Business Traveler’s Primer If you travel frequently for business, chances are you’ve learned to simplify your process as much as possible. You always have backup chargers to prevent that panicked run for a replacement before a meeting. You choose shoes that are comfortable in the airport and on the conference floor. You eliminate every variable you can, because for everything you can’t control, you risk veering the plan off-course. When you’re in this mindset, it’s easy to feel that booking with online travel agencies (or OTAs) might be your simplest option. After all, most travelers are already comfortable booking…
The Importance of Simplified Travel in a Complicated World
Date
January 15, 2019
Simplifying business travel as a whole is becoming increasingly important in today’s fast-paced world. According to a survey by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), travel program simplification is a major priority for corporate travel managers in 2019. The survey states that the benefits of program simplification include “improved traveler satisfaction, reduced costs, and time saved.” This results in more productive and confident travelers, leading 72% of travel buyers to make simplification a strategic priority. Demand Grows for End-to-End Travel Solutions The growing demand for an end-to-end travel solution is leading to more requests for travel tools that join…
ADTRAV Bulletin: TSA Pre✓ Reminders
Date
December 8, 2018
Although TSA Pre✓ should be granted almost every time to travelers enrolled in the program, it isn’t guaranteed. The TSA checks for eligibility on every flight, and sometimes travelers are randomly excluded. Please also note that only certain airlines and airports participate in the program. If travelers are flying on an airline or through an airport that doesn’t support TSA Pre✓, then the service will not be available, even if TSA Pre✓ is printed on the boarding pass. Some travelers who are enrolled in TSA Pre✓ may arrive at the airport and find TSA Pre✓ is not on their boarding pass. This may…
Three Ways a Travel Management Company Can Transform Your Business
Date
September 19, 2018
According to a J.P. Morgan study, company T&E (travel & expense) is the second largest expense behind payroll… The good news is that it can largely be controlled—if you have the right tools and expertise. The bad news is a lot companies don’t. Effectively managing a corporate travel program requires experience, smarter technology, and quite frankly, more staff. This is where TMCs enter the picture. So what’s a TMC? TMC is an acronym for Travel Management Company, and TMCs help companies streamline and optimize their travel programs. If you’re looking for quantifiable savings, convenient and value-added services, enhanced data visibility,…