AmTrav Blog
Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
LAX: The Mess You’ll Want to Miss
When it comes to travel for either business or leisure, you know that even the slightest wrinkle has a ripple effect on your plans. Lost baggage, missed connections and the like can turn an otherwise ...
Potential Elimination of U.S. Visa Waiver to Europe: What are the Implications?
On March 2nd of this year, the European Parliament voted to pass a non-binding motion that would require American visitors to European Union countries to obtain a visa prior to travel. Currently, Amer...
U.S. Limits Electronic Devices on Carriers from Several Middle East Countries
Early this morning, the US Department of Homeland Security put out a memo hitting Middle Eastern Airlines with a ban on passengers’ electronic devices. Beginning on or before Saturday, March 25, passe...
Gluten-Free Business Travel: A Guide to Survival
According to a 2015 Gallup poll, one in five Americans is currently eating gluten-free. And whether that’s due to celiac disease, dietary need, or just personal preference, there’s no denying it—glute...
How To Create the Best Travel Policies for Your Company
Creating a successful travel and expense policy for your company is important since it’s likely where a large portion of your company’s budgetary funds are allocated. Having a fully functioning plan —...
Business Travel Insurance: Who Needs It? You Might
Travel insurance: otherwise known as the little box at the bottom of a booking page that you usually check to opt out of. When you’re traveling, particularly for business, you probably think there’s n...
Airport Yoga Trend: What You Need to Know
In 2012, San Francisco International Airport kicked off a popular new trend: airport yoga rooms. The airport has two, both open 24 hours, free mats provided. Yoga rooms have since expanded into six US...
Business Travel Management Reporting: Best Practices You Need to Know Now
If you’ve recently been placed in charge of your company’s travel management, you know instinctively that the expense reporting data is what drives everything. But how do you know if you’re doing it r...
5 Advantages of Using An Agency To Book Your Air Travel
It may be tempting to book your company’s travel on your own – without the services of a business travel agency. Given that the extra assistance can cost you additional expense, we get it. But here’s ...