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We Need a Better CO2 Metric. Here It Is.By tClara founder Scott Gillespie

Travel procurement provocateur Scott Gillespie doubles down on demand management, with a KPI he believes will deliver better and greener travel for... KEEP READING

Demystifying Blockchain Should Transform Corp. TravelBy Simard CEO Don Birch

There are new technologies out there that have the potential to make life better for buyers, suppliers, corporations and—lest we forget—travelers. And... KEEP READING

Finding the Purpose of Business TravelBy Festive Road managing partner Caroline Strachan

Recently I went on my first international business trip in two years. A transatlantic trip for five nights came with significant financial investment,... KEEP READING

Physical and Neuro Diverse Business Travelers Deserve SupportBy Fox World Travel business travel VP George Kalka

Can companies factor physical and neuro diversity into the business travel equation? BTN recently asked this question and it’s safe to say the answer is... KEEP READING

Jump Off the Hotel RFP Merry-Go-RoundBy DigiTravel Consulting managing partner Susan Lichtenstein

The ride keeps going round and round and up and down and never moves forward. I am talking about the corporate hotel RFP process and program. The time... KEEP READING

Covid's Impact on Socio-Economic InstabilityBy World Travel Protection's regional security director for the UK and North America Frank Harrison

The days of grabbing your passport and a carry-on bag, breezing through airport security and meeting up with colleagues in the boarding area are over,... KEEP READING

Why Now Is the Time to Improve Your Travel ProgramBy Tripbam CEO Steve Reynolds

With corporate travel on hold for many organizations for well over a year now, as a travel manager responsible for managing spend, what should you do?... KEEP READING

The Case Against 'Cases'By Aash Shravah

When it comes to the travel industry rebounding, it is important that we realize the damage that is being done when the pandemic is still being measured... KEEP READING

Now or Never: What the IPCC Report Means for TravelBy Kit Brennan, founder of Thrust Carbon

It cannot be overstated: The IPCC report is the most important published in climate science. The 2013 report was the precursor to the Paris Climate... KEEP READING

Why We Need to Fly Business ClassBy Scott Gillespie, Industry Advisor at tClara LLC

Goals shape most every corporate decision, so we must be clear about our goals for traveling. The most obvious travel goal is to earn a positive payback... KEEP READING

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