AmTrav Blog
Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
The Pros and Cons of a Heavily Managed Travel Program
The goals spelled out in the 2017 plan may have seemed lofty, but as the second quarter draws to a close, it looks as though your company will beat its Q2 top line targets. Things are looking good so ...
Three and Six Month Passport Validity Rules: What You Need to Know
We all know that a valid passport is a requirement of international travel. In fact, post 9-11, even Canada and Mexico require them of US travelers, whereas prior to 2001, they did not. What is lesser...
10 Must-Pack Items for Your Next Business Trip
A last-minute business trip can result in a flurry of “pack-tivity” as you scramble to remember everything you will need for the next few days. If you find that these sorts of trips are increasing in ...
United Takes a New Approach to Lure Travelers Back to the “Friendly Skies”
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz emerged from the rubble that resulted from an intense social media shelling over the past few weeks long enough to announce ten new policy changes that will go into eff...
Is It Time to Consider a Corporate Travel Management Company?
As a company grows, so does its corporate reach. Doing business within ever-increasing geographic boundaries is the natural evolution for ambitious CEOs. As this unfolds, business travel expenses esca...
Refundable v. Non-Refundable Tickets: When Do They Make Sense?
As the top salesperson in your firm, you’ve finally received a call back from a big prospect in Chicago you’ve been courting for months. She tells you that you’ve made the short list of potential supp...
Overbooked Flights: What Are Your Rights, Anyhow?
A recent viral video has been raising many questions about travelers’ rights on overbooked flights. Let it be said that the video of a doctor being dragged off a flight came as a shock to most of the ...
Eco-Travelers: What You Need to Know About Staying at Green Key Hotels
If you’re an eco-business traveler concerned about your impact on the environment, Green Key certified hotels may be a great fit for you.
Managed vs. Unmanaged Travel
Business travel is a pricey cost of doing business, so it’s important to enter into financial planning armed with all the facts. Because you can go one of two ways — employing managed or unmanaged tra...