Our best managed business travel articles of 2017

 

Writing about smart solutions for managed business travel is one of the ways we love to stay connected to our industry and our clients. Let's look back on what we learned in 2017, from adapting to new trends (AirBnB for business?) to ways to balance travel cost and travel experiences.

Before we launch into 2018, feel free to take a moment to review anything you might have missed in 2017. Anything specific you'd like to hear about in 2018? Click below to send us an email- we'd love to hear from you.

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Travel As An Employee Benefit
Travel As An Employee Benefit

We believe that travel can be an incredible asset to any organization, and have tremendous impact on your business, your relationships, and your experience. Check out our recent conversation with Tech San Diego on the topic!

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Maximize Your Unused Ticket Credits
Maximize Your Unused Ticket Credits

While there are many cost-saving benefits to a managed travel program, maximizing the value of your unused ticket credits is definitely high on that list. Unused ticket tracking has always been a savings driver, but in the COVID-19 era, it has never been more important. Here are a few of the key elements to consider when looking for a partner to manage your travel better.

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Change Fees Are Gone!
Change Fees Are Gone!

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines all recently announced that they have permanently eliminated change fees for main cabin and premium cabin tickets (basic economy excluded) for travel in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, plus Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean for American and everywhere Alaska flies.

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New Comfort + Cleanliness Updates from our Travel Partners
New Comfort + Cleanliness Updates from our Travel Partners

We have rounded up updates on cleaning standards and procedures from our airline, car rental, and cruise, and hotel partners. As we get closer to returning to travel, we hope this provides you with some comfort!

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Return To Travel Considerations
Return To Travel Considerations

We are turning our focus on what a return to travel might look like. Perhaps you’ve already begun to have these conversations or revise your processes and policies.   If you haven’t yet – now is the perfect time to start.  We’ve put together some considerations, thought starters, and recommendations for you to consider as you formulate your organization’s return to travel.

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New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts: AUTO EDITION
New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts: AUTO EDITION

New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts from Major Travel Brands.

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New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts: HOTEL EDITION
New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts: HOTEL EDITION

New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts from Major Travel Brands.

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New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts: AIRLINE EDITION
New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts: AIRLINE EDITION

New Comfort + Cleanliness Efforts from Major Travel Brands.

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Rewards programs + airline credits
Rewards programs + airline credits

We’ve been seeing a recent string of good news for travelers and companies the past few weeks and we'd like to share two key updates on things we know are important to you.

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April Showers
April Showers

Stay positive. Remember the flowers that will bloom out of all of this rain. The world will awaken again and we’ll be back on the road, ready to explore all of its wonders.

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Your Travel Carbon Footprint
Your Travel Carbon Footprint

More and more travelers are interested in learning about their carbon footprint, and ways to give back to create a more sustainable world in which to travel and explore.

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Safety and security tips for corporate travel managers to pass on
Safety and security tips for corporate travel managers to pass on

Are your corporate travelers aware of the risks of theft and fraud during travel? Make sure they read these quick tips before their next business trip.

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Status Matching in the New Year
Status Matching in the New Year

Cadence offers year round status matching on most major domestic carriers. Get in touch with us to learn more!

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Basic Economy Airfares: Everything You Need to Know
Basic Economy Airfares: Everything You Need to Know

Find everything you need to know about basic economy airfares for domestic flights. Check out our simple infographic from Cadence outlining the details.

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2020 Hotel Sourcing -  Are You Prepared?

Did you know that Cadence can do hotel sourcing and contract negotiation on your behalf? Bonus! Find out what that would look like for you.

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GBTA 2019 Recap!
GBTA 2019 Recap!

As we reflect on the many great moments from GBTA Convention 2019 we wanted to take this opportunity to share a few of our favorites with you.

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How much does your TMC support your travel managers?
How much does your TMC support your travel managers?

The value of a travel company is typically proven by cost savings or contract negotiations. But what about the level of support provided for in-house travel managers?

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Why Business Travel Managers Should Care About Service
Why Business Travel Managers Should Care About Service

Understand the importance of business travel customer service programs. Here are 5 ways that Cadence ensures they are leaders in travel customer service.

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Corporate travel managers have a LOT of people to keep happy
Corporate travel managers have a LOT of people to keep happy

With so many varying needs, how does the person overseeing a company's corporate travel program find their balance? A TMC can help.

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Make risk management a crucial part of your business travel program
Make risk management a crucial part of your business travel program

When unexpected, less-than-ideal chaos starts to affect your business travelers or organization, what is your game plan to manage potential risk?

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Easing traveler friction for your stressed out business travelers
Easing traveler friction for your stressed out business travelers

Have you heard the latest industry buzz word, permaxiety? According to this Skift article, this is defined as, "a near-constant state of anxiety that exists around the world." And as a whole, business travelers have good reason for their apprehension.

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How smartphones are changing managed business travel
How smartphones are changing managed business travel

Keeping your travel program relevant is key. If you’re one of the 53% of readers who opened this email on your mobile device, you might know where we’re going with this.

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How Four Seasons caters to VIP corporate travelers
How Four Seasons caters to VIP corporate travelers

Executive travelers need certain standards of comfort and convenience to be met when traveling for business. Do you know how luxury brands like Four Seasons step up to the challenge?

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How to boost productivity for your corporate travelers
How to boost productivity for your corporate travelers

Your business travelers have diverse experience levels and needs. We’ve pulled a few management tips to helping them stay sharp during air travel!

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Insider Knowledge: What Delta Air Lines thinks of business travelers
Insider Knowledge: What Delta Air Lines thinks of business travelers

Thoughtfully contributed by William Waldron, Sales Account Executive of New York and Global Sales for Delta Air Lines.

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Our best managed business travel articles of 2017
Our best managed business travel articles of 2017

Writing about smart solutions for managed business travel is one of the ways we love to stay connected to our industry and our clients. Let's look back on what we've learned in 2017!

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How to create a corporate car rental agreement for your organization
How to create a corporate car rental agreement for your organization

The number of car rentals you reserve for your corporate travelers has finally reached the volume that warrants an agreement with a rental car provider. Great! Get ready for all the benefits you deserve!

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Health and wellness retreats (with exclusive perks) for VIP executives
Health and wellness retreats (with exclusive perks) for VIP executives

It's no secret that frequent travelers and hardworking executives make major sacrifices for their careers, including their health. Let's change that.

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It’s budgeting season! What does this mean for your 2018 travel program?
It’s budgeting season! What does this mean for your 2018 travel program?

Right now is an ideal time to review your 2017 travel spend and 2018 travel management goals. Read on for our top three travel budget considerations.

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Two things that make business travel easier for Southern Californians
Two things that make business travel easier for Southern Californians

As a travel management company headquartered in San Diego, CA, we know the same pains of traveling for work in Southern California.

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