How To Guides
The How to guides help travel program managers and business travelers navigate the ins and outs of traveling for work. From packing and preparing for trips to booking, budgeting and managing expenses, our guides cover a range of topics to help make business travel as seamless and successful as possible.
Latest guides
How to navigate winter business trips with TripSource®
Are you and your travelers prepared to navigate the busiest travel time of the year?
How to prepare your managed travel program for CSRD
New regulations regarding sustainability initiatives are often complex and confusing. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is no exception.
How to introduce diversity, equity and inclusion into your business travel program
Integrating DE&I principles into considerations for corporate travel programs can enhance the experience for everyone, including clients, traveling employees, suppliers and travel arrangers. BCD Travel’s Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Yvette Bryant shares four actionable strategies to create more inclusive and supportive business travel programs.
How to manage cultural nuance on business trips
Business travelers who demonstrate a high level of cultural awareness may inspire greater confidence and rapport with the people they encounter on business trips.
How to safely evacuate from a plane
Knowing how to evacuate an aircraft safely can make all the difference in a risk situation. Based on insights from real incidents that happened this year, BCD’s Global Crisis Management team created this guide on how business travelers can safely evacuate from a plane during a disruption or emergency event.
How to incorporate sustainability into your hotel sourcing strategy
The days when hotel sourcing focused solely on rates, cancellation policies, and amenities are behind us. Today, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process is not just about finding the best deals. It's an opportunity to align with suppliers who can help drive value for your preferred travel program and support global initiatives, like sustainability.
How to handle Clear Air Turbulence
If you’ve traveled by plane, you’ve heard the warning: Keep your seatbelt fastened while seated. It may feel like an inconvenience, but it’s one way you can stay safer during Clear Air Turbulence (CAT).
How to make sure your hotel sourcing strategy works for you and your travelers
If your hotel program runs from January to December, the time to start preparing for 2025 is right now. Here are four key tactics you should include in your 2025 hotel sourcing plan to improve the overall traveler experience and add value to your organization.
How to pack a business travel capsule wardrobe
To pack for business trips without sacrificing style, try building a capsule wardrobe. It's a selection of clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create multiple outfits.
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Visit our business travel management resources page. Here, you'll find a variety of tools and information to help you plan and manage your company's business travel.