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.
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.
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...
Webinar: Full service? Self service? Real talk.
Thank you to everyone who joined AmTrav's Self-Serve? Agent Service? Real Talk webinar in May 2025. We were honored to be joined by Mesirow Financial's Jackie Collins, Results Plus Consulting's Louise...
AmTrav's New Look
Big news: AmTrav just got a makeover! But don’t worry—we’re still the same AmTrav you know, just with a fresh new look that matches who we are.
How We Use Your Feedback to Make Gather Even Better
As we celebrate Gather’s third birthday, we’re reflecting on more than just milestones and numbers (though we love those too—check out our first and second birthday blogs if you haven’t yet!). What re...