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Leisure Travel

Quiet Life Travel: Unplug and Unwind in These 5 US Towns

When was the last time you were truly disconnected from everything and simply enjoyed your surroundings? In today’s fast-paced, information-overloaded world, it’s rare to find moments of genuine peace and quiet. Sometimes the best thing we can do is step…

The Travel TeamJanuary 6, 2025

Business

Examining Strategies for Sustainable Business Travel

Sustainability is a central concern across industries, including corporate travel. While business trips are essential for building relationships, closing deals, and fostering innovation, they also contribute to carbon emissions and other negative environmental impacts. According to the World Travel &…

The Travel TeamDecember 23, 2024

Leisure Travel

5 of the Coolest Adventure Vacations Around the World

If you’re a thrill-seeker, your ideal vacation probably doesn’t involve lounging around on a beach. Instead of a relaxing getaway, your perfect paradise might involve traversing through thick jungles or scuba diving in the ocean. Adventure travel destinations offer much…

The Travel TeamDecember 16, 2024

Leisure Travel

Electronic Travel Authorization Now Required for Travelers To and Through the UK

Beginning January 8, 2025, nationals of many countries—including the United States and Canada—will need to apply for and receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for any stay of up to six months in the UK, including layovers in UK airports.…

The Travel TeamDecember 9, 2024

Group Travel

14 of the Best Summer Family Vacation Ideas the Kids Will Love

Between time off from school and sunny, warm weather, summer is the perfect time to get the family together for some quality time. The real challenge is deciding where to go and what to do while you’re away. The best…

The Travel TeamDecember 9, 2024

Leisure Travel

5 of the Best Places to Visit in Portugal

Portugal has recently become one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, ranking as the 4th most Googled tourist destination in 2023. That same year, the country broke its previous tourism records, welcoming more than 30 million visitors. With a…

The Travel TeamDecember 2, 2024

Business

Corporate Travel Glossary

The corporate travel industry is filled with jargon. Understanding these terms can help you educate your travelers and optimize your organization’s travel program.Adoption RateThe percentage of bookings made through your managed travel program in compliance with company policy. Increased adoption…

TylerNovember 21, 2024

Group Travel

Are You Ready for 2025? Essential Insights For Meetings & Events Professionals

In 2025, meeting planners will continue to face the rising expectations of both organization leadership and event attendees. As meetings and events become more sophisticated, planning becomes more of a challenge—and a bigger opportunity. With innovative technology, creative content, and…

TylerNovember 20, 2024

Group Travel

All-Inclusive vs. Standard Resorts: Which Incentive Trip Accommodations Are Best?

Incentive trips are a great tool with significant benefits for both the organizations that host them and the employees or partners who attend them. These programs can serve as a reward for hard-working employees who accomplish specific goals or perks…

TylerNovember 11, 2024

Business

Changed or Canceled Flight? Understand Your Right to a Refund

As of October 28, 2024, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations on airline ticket refunds aim to better protect travelers affected by changed or canceled flights. Now, airlines must adhere to clear standards for when and how refunds are provided, making…

TylerNovember 8, 2024

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