AmTrav Blog
Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
AmTrav Wins Gold Magellan Award for Service
When Travel Weekly added a brand-new category for Service in this year’s Magellan Awards, we knew it was time to show the industry what we’ve known all along: exceptional service is our superpower.
Southwest moves to assigned seating and AmTrav makes seat selection simple
As Southwest Airlines shifts from open seating to assigned seating early next year, AmTrav now lets you select your seat on your Southwest flight.
No smoke and mirrors: how to run a TMC trial that earns real trust
You know the drill: a new Travel Management Company (TMC) wants your business, so they roll out the red carpet. A polished demo. An eager support team. Pricing that seems too good to be true.
Why DIY corporate travel seems easy — until it’s not
It’s tempting to think, “We’ve got this. We’ll just book our travel ourselves.” A few browser tabs open, a couple of quick searches, a confirmation email or two. Simple enough, right?
Southwest Airlines' new fare brands: what you need to know
As of July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines has rebranded and restructured its fare options, making it easier to understand what each fare includes—and what it doesn’t. If you’re booking travel for your t...
AmTrav Receives Travel Seller Excellence Award at GBTA 2025
We’re proud to share that AmTrav, a TravelPerk Company, was recognized with the inaugural Travel Seller Excellence Award from Accelya during this year’s GBTA Convention in Denver.
AmTrav Announces NDC Adoption Rate, New Air and Rail Booking Options
Chicago, IL, July 16, 2025 – AmTrav, a leading business travel management platform, today announced its NDC (New Distribution Capability) adoption rate in Q2, plus new content options in the AmTrav pl...
The booking tool can't hug you: why you need software and service in business travel
Why self-service tools aren’t enough—and what to do about it. Imagine this: your top sales exec is racing to a career-making meeting. She’s booked everything online—easy. But then her connecting fligh...
Meeting Travel Mastered: A Better Way to Plan Attendee Travel
Planning travel for meetings and events shouldn’t feel like its own full-time job. But for many planners, that’s exactly what it turns into — managing dozens of attendees, collecting details, booking ...