Sustainability in the scope of travel comes up most frequently in the context of “sustainable tourism,” minimizing the negative and maximizing the positive impact. On the corporate side of travel, business needs to drive destination and timing, and focus has long been on minimizing other concerns, such as cost and traveler inconvenience. However, prior to […]
For anyone unfamiliar with the role of a “corporate travel consultant,” the first clarification tends to be that corporate travel consultants do not book travel. Think ‘corporate’ first: the clientele of corporate travel consultants tends to be companies, of all sizes, in need of expertise navigating the travel industry. From a booking standpoint, any given […]
If your company is asking “What are the best corporate travel software solutions in 2021?” – you are starting out with the wrong question. No corporate travel software solution is one-size-fits-all for companies, however much marketing would like to persuade you otherwise. Think in terms of vehicles: a Ferrari might be a best-in-class car, but […]
Among the many descriptions that could be applied to 2020, it is, undeniably, a very peculiar year for hotel sourcing. With business travel down, hotel rates fluctuating, and the uncertainties ahead in 2021, both the corporate and hotel sides of the annual hotel RFP process face myriad questions and challenges without precedent—but 2021 hotel sourcing, […]
Whether or not you believe the pandemic will forever change our corporate travel programs, there are some key aspects that are changing now that will have a significant impact on how Travel Managers and corporate travel business owners manage their programs. Here are KesselRun’s top 5 changes to watch in corporate travel programs. Top 5 […]
What is the best money you will ever spend when it comes to travel? While a good case could be made for the value of many aspects, KesselRun’s answer to that question would be clear: the implementation of a travel risk management program.