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Sustainability, the power of data and the future of travel are on tap for the GBTA show in Europe, Nov. 8-10
Europe’s largest conference for business travel and meetings management professionals takes place Nov. 8-10 in Brussels. Join BCD Travel at the GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR. BCD and Advito experts will lead or facilitate eight sessions at the conference about New Distribution Capability, Total Trip Management, sustainability, the value of DE&I, and more.
BCD Travel recognized as top agency for encouraging sustainable travel
SNCF, France's national state-owned railway company, awarded BCD for advocating sustainable travel to its employees and clients.
Inclusion, exposure are driving forces for BCD Travel and Fidelity International’s apprentice program
A casual conversation between colleagues evolved into an apprentice program that introduces business travel career opportunities to individuals who otherwise may not have known about them.
NDC Q&A with BCD Travel’s Rose Stratford
Full access to content via New Distribution Capability (NDC) is returning to the spotlight for corporate travel managers and program stakeholders as demand for travel grows. In a short Q&A, Rose Stratford, Executive Vice President, Global Supplier Relations & Strategic Sourcing at BCD Travel, reflects on BCD’s journey with NDC in the last few years and what we’re doing next.
BCD Travel and Fidelity International are shortlisted for Travel Team of the Year
BCD Travel and Fidelity International’s global travel team have been shortlisted for Travel Team of the Year by Business Travel Awards Europe. Organized by BTN Group and sometimes called “the Oscars of the industry,” the annual awards recognize top companies for their superior performance in industry leadership, partnership, and innovation across 22 categories.
Sustainable Travel: How to manage traveler wellbeing during business trips
A guest blog from Amelie Losanes, Senior Consultant, Sustainable Collaboration, Advito
Air Disruption Compensation benefits expand to Brazil and U.K.
Starting Sept. 22, travelers who experience flight disruptions in Brazil and the United Kingdom may seek Air Disruption Compensation for the event.
New from BCD TV: Air Price Assurance, fighting cybercrime, and the power of mentoring
Three new BCD videos explore how FairFly and BCD are working together to reduce travel costs; how travel managers and arrangers can help fight cyberattacks; and why mentoring matters.
BCD lands awards for risk management, customer satisfaction and global intranet
BCD Travel’s awards list is getting longer. We’re humbled and honored to share that we’ve recently been recognized in multiple ways for the work we do to help clients travel smart and achieve more.
BCD Travel highlights: The best GBTA ever
Check out the BCD Travel highlight video from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention 2022 in San Diego. Fourteen of our experts participated as panelists and education session speakers on a range of topics, including the 21st century traveler, sustainability, people risk management, and DE&I in travel programs. Colleagues from Acendas, Adelman Travel, Advito, BCD Meetings & Events, and World Travel Service (WTS) joined BCD on the GBTA exhibition floor during the four-day show.
BCD earns third EcoVadis Platinum and has science-based target validated
BCD Travel has received its third-consecutive Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. We’re also celebrating having our science-based target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Set distance and currency preferences in TripSource® Profile Manager
Did you know? Travelers who use TripSource Profile Manager (TSPM) as their primary profile system can now set preferences in their profile for distance format for hotel search (km/mi) and currency for hotel and car searches.
It’s a tough time for business travel
You’ve seen the headlines: Hundreds of flights removed from schedules. Thousands of delayed or cancelled planes. Hours-long queues at check-in, security and baggage claim. Even longer customer support hold times. Travel is chaotic.
BCD extends FairFly partnership to power Air Price Assurance for all clients
BCD has expanded a multiyear partnership with FairFly, the market-leading technology and artificial intelligence that powers BCD Air Price Assurance (APA). APA predicts when fare changes will occur and automatically cancels and rebooks tickets at lower rates. With FairFly’s global automated GDS coverage, BCD will be able to offer APA to all BCD customers. The technology helps save time and generates savings up to 4.8% of overall air spend with zero disruption to the traveler.
Get the most out of GBTA Convention 2022: Pro tips from BCD Travel
Are you headed to GBTA Convention 2022 Aug. 14-17, in San Diego? We asked some of our GBTA convention veterans how to make the most of the experience. Their advice: make a plan, step outside your comfort zone, enjoy the festivities (but not too much) and rest.
Get help before or after a disrupted trip with BCD’s technology partners
Trip cancellations and other travel delays sometimes are unavoidable, especially in today’s complex travel environment. So, what can travel arrangers and business travelers do when they find themselves facing stressful disruptions? BCD Travel technology partners Lumo and AirHelp may be able to assist. Lumo helps travelers and arrangers plan ahead and fly smarter by predicting travel delays hours to weeks ahead of a trip. AirHelp works to promote and enforce air passenger rights in cases of flight disruptions.
How BCD’s information security team protects travel data
While your travel team is busy moving people safely to and from points around the globe, BCD Travel’s global information security team is working 24x7 to combat cyber threats, fraud, supply chain risks, and breaches against personally identifiable information. Our experts have cross-industry experience in security and apply international standards for robust security management. They have deep knowledge of the travel industry and its supporting ecosystem.
Meet BCD Travel at GBTA Convention 2022 in San Diego, Aug. 14-17
Looking for fresh ideas to help you travel smart and achieve more in your travel program? Connect with BCD Travel at GBTA Convention 2022, Aug. 14-17, in San Diego. BCD experts will be on site at the booth and in education sessions covering topics like sustainability, diversity and cybersecurity. Please check out our lineup and pre-book an appointment to meet our experts onsite.
BCD Travel enters partnership with Airbus in Europe
BCD Travel now services Airbus in its four European home markets: France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. The partnership started July 1. BCD already has existing partnerships with Airbus in Canada, China, India, and the United States.
BCD Travel Talk: Get more out of your online booking tool
Self-booking through online booking tools (OBTs) saves time and resources and helps guide business travelers to policy-compliant decisions. This BCD Travel Talk explores how OBT technology can be used to support managed travel programs.
Watch BCD highlights from Business Travel Show Europe 2022
The BCD Travel team explored sustainability, diversity, traveler management and much more with attendees at BTShow Europe, July 28-29 in London. Check out the highlights on BCD TV.
BCD Travel report: The metaverse and business travel
BCD Travel’s Research & Intelligence team explores the origins of the metaverse and how the business travel industry might soon find itself immersed in it.
CIBTvisas to host J-1 Visa and immigration webinars in July
CIBTvisas, the global leader in travel visas and U.S. passports, is offering two webinars in July for people who help manage travel. Register today for complimentary access to sessions on how you can help foreign national employees get into the United States and how you can assist your travelers in making sure they always have the correct legal documents required for travel.
Safety for LGBTQ+ business travelers: Information for all
Laws, attitudes and cultural norms can affect the safety and security of business travelers who are members of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer) community. Use planning, education and the support of your company and travel program to promote safety for LGBTQ+ travelers.