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The modern workforce won’t be happy sitting in offices full-time – and business travel stakeholders need to be ready for what that means. The 2024 Big Idea sessions at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) conferences in Europe and APAC explored this shift, addressing the question: “What is today’s work culture, and what does it mean for business travel?”

A crucial part of duty of care is a guide you may have missed. According to BCD Travel research, three-quarters of travel buyers have little to no knowledge of ISO 31030:2021, the international guidance specific to travel risk management (TRM). Only 14% of buyers have actually read ISO 31030, and 11% are somewhat familiar, we found.

BCD Travel Managing Director for North Asia Jonathan Kao recently made two appearances on the China Global Television Network (CGTN), covering China’s Spring Festival and the nation’s growing tourism landscape, respectively. Check out a summary of the interviews below.

The year is off and running but there’s still time to gain valuable corporate travel insights for the months ahead. BCD’s 2025 Travel Market Outlook is a comprehensive guide that travel program stakeholders can use to make this year the best travel year yet.

Centralized data and streamlined bookings deliver cost savings, enhanced traveler safety, and empowered strategic decision-making across the corporate travel program in Europe, APAC, and the U.S.

Travel managers, share these TripSource® tips with your business travelers.

Check out this list of BCD posts with insights to help you tackle common challenges, uncover new opportunities, and implement smart strategies for your corporate travel program.

BCD Travel leads the way in flexible work environments that support a diverse global workforce.

As a stakeholder in a managed travel program, you understand the vital role of travel management within an organization. But do you have the senior leadership support you need to manage the program as efficiently as possible? Securing commitment from your top leaders and decision makers can have a substantial impact on your program’s success. To more effectively influence the C-suite, you’ll need to educate them.

In November, BCD teamed up with United Airlines and A21 to host a human trafficking awareness and education event at United’s World Business Centre at London’s Heathrow Airport. For us, confronting human trafficking within the travel industry is a shared responsibility and a moral imperative for building a sustainable and ethical future.

A business traveler’s guide to Italy’s fashion capital and economic powerhouse.

As 2024 comes to a close, the corporate travel industry is looking ahead to what’s next. On Connections with BCD Travel, hosts Miriam Moscovici and Chad Lemon sit down with industry expert Rossana Martin, Senior Vice President of Global Sales for North America at BCD Travel, to examine the current state of business travel and forecast the year ahead.

How to pay for things when taking a business trip to Bangladesh, India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka.

BCD’s 2024 Aerospace & Defense Client Forum brought industry leaders, innovators, and clients together in November for an immersive experience focused on the future of travel management within the sector.

This forward-looking report dives into the factors shaping future business travel – from hotel rates and sustainability to the evolving airline distribution landscape and resilience in the face of travel disruptions.

For the eighth consecutive year and 12th time total overall, BCD is being recognized as the Most Admired Travel Management Company (TMC) by the BTN Group.

Self-care on work trips isn’t always easy. Especially if the travel program doesn’t prioritize well-being. BCD’s Connections with BCD Travel podcast outlines the steps companies can take to push wellness forward when business travelers are on the road.

The modern travel manager role goes far beyond booking trips and managing itineraries. Our latest survey, “The role of a travel manager,” draws a clearer picture of the ways their jobs, responsibilities, and challenges are evolving.

We’ve reached 300,000 followers on LinkedIn! To celebrate, we’re highlighting some other standout business travel brands on the platform. Following these industry leaders is a great way to stay on top of trends, discover fresh perspectives, and make informed decisions for your managed travel programs.

Corporate travelers consistently rank payment security and acceptance as top concerns. Our latest education video, Security & Acceptance, addresses these issues head-on, offering guidance on safeguarding payments and navigating the complex landscape of travel payment options.

For companies looking to achieve efficiency, transparency, and measurable progress towards sustainability goals and carbon targets, BCD’s first-of-its-kind offering integrates sustainability into the entire travel management process.

Modern slavery and human trafficking are major global issues, affecting over 40 million people worldwide, including a significant number of children. With heightened travel seasons like the holidays or major events, incidents of human trafficking tend to surge, making it all the more important for travelers to be vigilant and prepared to act.

In a word: yes. As part of its broader immigration strategy, the United Kingdom has expanded its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, a move aimed at improving security while streamlining entry processes for international visitors. For both leisure and business travelers, the changes will mean some adjustments to pre-travel planning.