The Iran conflict and wider Middle East crisis are increasing jet fuel prices and disrupting global air travel. Discover what rising costs, reduced airline capacity, and rerouted flights mean for business travel managers and travellers. And, importantly, discover the truth behind the media hype!
Business travel is often viewed as a cost to manage, especially in uncertain economic times, but when approached with clear intent, it becomes a powerful driver of business success. Purpose-driven travel strengthens relationships, accelerates revenue opportunities, and enables collaboration in ways that virtual interactions cannot fully replicate. By focusing on value rather than volume, organisations can unlock long-term growth, improve operational efficiency, and ensure every trip contributes meaningfully to strategic objectives.
Preventing leakage is a vitally important step in ensuring your travel policy works effectively and stands the test of time. In this article, we take a closer look into the causes of leakage and give practical advice on what you can do to prevent it.
A new system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across the Schengen area, introducing new digital checks at the border. Understanding what this means, what you need to do when travelling, and how it fits into wider EU border changes is essential for anyone planning a trip to Europe. In this guide to the EES, we give a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know, from the stages of its introduction and how it will affect your travel.
We give a rundown of all the key talking points from the BTA Conference in Munich, including rethinking what it means to be a business traveller in the modern world and the needs of the next generation to tackling the complexities of blended travel and the importance of new technology.
Creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) for business travel can be complicated. Done right, it grants you access to excellent suppliers, unlocks better cost savings, and results in smoother travel experiences for you and your travellers. In this article, we give our top tips for putting together an RFP from internal alignment and building a shortlist to preparing the document and presenting it with confidence.