Making Expense Mobile

During GBTA Conference 2017 Frankfurt in partnership with VDR, Dan Fitzgerald of Traveldoo announced the launch of the company’s new mobile expense management app. Dan joined GBTA’s Mike McCormick at the Broadcast Studio to talk about the influence of B2C apps in the B2B world, and the importance of making things easier for the user.

Involving TMCs in the Hotel RFP Process
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Involving TMCs in the Hotel RFP Process

Employees preparing for a business trip don’t simply select whatever flight or hotel they feel desire and hop on for the ride. There is careful planning done behind-the-scenes by professionals whose role is to ensure the safe and efficient travel of individuals within a company. Travel managers develop strategic plans and policies for all forms…

Changing Technologies Shift the Role of Travel Managers

Changing Technologies Shift the Role of Travel Managers

It’s no secret that technology is an integral part of a Travel Manager’s role and will become increasingly more important in the future as travel managers seek to take a more strategic position within their organizations. A new study out recently from the GBTA Foundation, sponsored by Sabre, sought to better understand key responsibilities of…

Total Travel Managment Compensation Up 6% Over 2013

  Today, the GBTA Foundation released their annual study, 2014 Travel Management Compensation and Benefits Study, showing the majority of travel buyers (72%) are satisfied with their salaries, with average total compensation climbing six percent higher this year to $112,000. As expected, incomes increase with greater experience, position level, education, and size of company. Overall,…

How Do You Operationalize “Travel Happiness” in Harmony With Corporate Security & Expense Policies? A Panel of Travel Buyers Debate.

A travel buyer’s job is to ensure that corporate employees safely travel where they’re needed at a reasonable cost. But it’s much more than that. Importantly, these travel buyers are looking to balance corporate security and budgets with the individual traveler’s preferences and convenience. A panel of experienced travel buyers told GBTA attendees from Center…