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Insider advice from our favorite “influencers” on how to show up, stand out and stay strategic in Denver.

The Middle East is a critical crossroads in global aviation. Home to powerhouse carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad, it’s not just a hub, it’s the hub. So, when tensions escalate in this region, it sends ripple effects straight through the airspace and into your organization’s travel plans.

There’s a surge in buzz about NDC (New Distribution Capability), but what does it really mean for travel programs – and why is now the time to pay attention? Let’s break it down.

Here’s what travel managers need to know to navigate China’s fare ecosystem.

A recent Skift article, “AI in Corporate Travel: BCD Focuses on the Plumbing, Not the Flash,” shines a spotlight on how BCD Travel is investing in AI systems and processes that help power smarter travel programs.

Business travelers want speed and simplicity. Travel managers want program compliance and cost control. With our new industry-first partnership with SkyLink, BCD Travel is delivering all three – and more – by innovating how travel gets done.

Over half of corporate travel buyers don’t provide specific support for LGBTQIA+ travelers – a gap that poses real risks. BCD’s Mandy Jolley highlights simple steps to create inclusive travel programs that protect employees and strengthen duty of care.

Just collecting travel program data isn’t the goal – acting on it is. That means understanding the story that data reveals and turning it into actionable insights.

The collaboration speeds up hotel payment automation and invoice processing, adds more value for clients, and supports the ongoing shift to digital tools in business travel.