Business Travel Resources
Research & Intelligence: Welcome to our Business Travel Management Resources page.
Here you'll find a variety of information to help you plan and manage your company's business travel. Whether you're looking for ways to reduce costs, streamline your booking process or ensure the safety and comfort of your employees on the road, you'll find valuable resources and tips on this page.
From reports and insights to case studies and infographics, our comprehensive collection covers topics such as travel policy development, cost-saving strategies, traveler wellness, sustainability and emerging technologies.
Latest Resources:
Webinar – How are airports preparing for the return of business travel?
In this episode of our webinar series we will take a closer look at the three major airports in the Benelux and the effects of COVID-19 and how they are preparing for the return of business travel.
Change management calls for systematic approach to implementing global travel program while ensuring local goals
Read how BCD Travel takes the lead in supporting client in transition from incumbent travel management company
As COVID-19 threat levels rose, Mondelēz International revamped travel processes to protect employees
Learn how BCD Travel’s trip approval solution helped global snacks company fulfill its duty of care
Digital Health Passes
While the level of recognition of the different digital health pass offerings may presently be quite low, and many of the solutions still have some way to go in their development and roll-out, the value that they offer on the path to safe travel is clearly understood by business travelers.
COVID-19: Airline seat capacity policy
As part of their efforts to keep travelers safe, some airlines are social distancing passengers by keeping a number of seats free on flights; typically, the middle seat is kept free. This report details what airlines are doing and includes information on those that have not announced the adoption of such measures.
Webinar – The path forward: Health essentials that will drive business travel
A webinar sharing new research and information on vaccines and other essentials that directly impact travel.
Brexit: What it means for business travel
Since the U.K.’s exit from the EU (European Union), rules affecting business travel between the U.K. and Europe have changed. Changes mostly affect U.K. citizens making trips to Europe, but business travel from Europe to the U.K. will see some changes too. Anyone traveling for business between Europe and the U.K. could be affected under some circumstances.
COVID-19 Info Hub provides travelers with real-time data
Learn how BCD Travel self-service resource gives travelers the confidence they need to get back on the road
Hotel cleanliness and hygiene programs
In an effort to reassure both employees and travelers that they are doing what they can to protect them against COVID-19, hotels are implementing new and improved cleanliness and hygiene processes. This report summarizes what hotel companies around the world are doing and planning.
Bayer consolidates global travel program in 94 countries in 12 months
Learn how strategic partnership with BCD Travel leads to better spend insight, policy compliance and savings
Webinar – In conversation with National Enterprise on the road ahead
A webinar discussing the impacts of changing traveler behavior on ground transportation.
Webinar – A Bordo Viajeros Con Inmunidad y Pasaportes de Salud
Acompáñenos en este webinar de una hora donde expertos presentarán los nuevos enfoques, el impacto de las vacunas, los pasaportes digitales de salud y las aplicaciones para un retorno seguro de los viajes de negocios.
COVID-19: Airline mask policy
As part of their efforts to keep travelers and employees safe, almost all airlines around the world now require passengers to wear a face covering of some sort for the duration of a trip. However, there can be some differences between airlines. These reports detail what airlines currently require.
Webinar – Now boarding: Travelers with immunity and health passports
In this webinar we are sharing research and information on vaccines and regulatory measures that directly impact travel.
Setting rate targets drives significant hotel program savings
Learn how BCD helps a global medical firm leverage a key principle of behavioral economics to reign in hotel spend and generate significant savings.
Getting back to business travel: The path back to safe travel
COVID-19 has proved to be an incredibly powerful disruptor of travel. It’s now been nine months since the World Health Organization’s (WHO) March 2020 pandemic declaration, and travel has so far returned only to modest levels.
Surview: Travel policy and sourcing during COVID-19
To travel or not to travel? These are the criteria. Travel buyers nod to duty of care and traveler satisfaction as their top program priorities. See the findings in this BCD Travel survey.
Infographic: Business travel issues: Brexit
We’ve shared some advice and tips to help you prepare for and navigate the new experience.
Business travel issues: Brexit
This document provides a round-up of the latest situation regarding Brexit, drawing largely on the most recent information and advice from the Government of the United Kingdom (U.K.).
Airline cleanliness and hygiene programs
These reports summarize what airlines around the world are doing and planning in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and Southwest Pacific
Traveler engagement increases online adoption and generates US$350K in savings
A leading energy solutions provider wanted to increase online booking adoption to drive savings in Singapore. Read how BCD engaged with bookers and travelers to increase online adoption and generate savings.
Webinar – Step up your game: Supplier changes & sourcing trends
Traveling through the pandemic - safely, confidently, and smartly - is the top priority. And you need to plan your sourcing strategy accordingly. In this webinar we share research sourced directly from your peers on expectations around travel sourcing and supplier management.
Webinar – Política de viajes en un nuevo mundo
Únase a expertos de BCD Travel para compartir la importancia de una política de viajes dinámica, acompañada de una estrategia clara para comunicarse con los viajeros.
Trane Technologies boosts TripSource use 88%, and hotel savings follow
Trane Technologies rolled out BCD Travel’s TripSource® self-service platform to travelers in six Latin American countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru. The aim was to bring outside spend in through in-program hotel bookings, improve the traveler experience and drive savings.