AmTrav Blog

Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
Hotels vs. Private Home Rentals - Which is Better During COVID?

Hotels vs. Private Home Rentals - Which is Better During COVID?

There is a debate among those crafting COVID-era travel policies about what type of accommodation is safer right now -- traditional hotels or private home rentals. While there’s no definitive one-size...

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How Amtrav Can Help, Even When You Book on Other Sites

How Amtrav Can Help, Even When You Book on Other Sites

When your company books travel through an AmTrav channel (e.g. a2b, chat, calling one of our travel advisors), you get certain benefits: we’ll apply your company loyalty programs and discounts; you’ll...

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Are Car Rentals Safer than Rideshares Right Now?

Are Car Rentals Safer than Rideshares Right Now?

For a while now, the trend among business travelers has been more rideshare and less car rentals, but that trend has reversed since COVID appeared. More and more companies are now explicitly prohibiti...

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Your First Trip in the COVID-Era? Here's What's Different

Your First Trip in the COVID-Era? Here's What's Different

If it’s been a while since you’ve traveled, the next time you get back on the road you’ll likely find that things look a lot different than they used to. COVID-19’s impact on travel has been far reach...

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Fast, Confident Travel Preparation: The AmTrav COVID Resource Center

Fast, Confident Travel Preparation: The AmTrav COVID Resource Center

Today we are launching a new COVID Resources Center webpage displaying current travel restrictions and supplier policies to help you and your team quickly and confidently prepare for travel. This page...

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You're Invited: Keeping Your Travelers Safe,

You're Invited: Keeping Your Travelers Safe, "Ask Me Anything"

Like many travel managers out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of keeping your travelers safe as companies begin to travel again. As your partner in managing business tr...

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What Are "COVID Clean" Hotels and How Can You Find Them?

As you or your team members begin to travel again, our team wants to help make sure you’re booking the safest and healthiest hotel stays possible. That’s why we added a new safety enhancement to our h...

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With no change fees, is Basic Economy now worth it?

With no change fees, is Basic Economy now worth it?

Ever since they were introduced, Basic Economy air fares have been an anathema to business travelers. “Whatever you do, please don’t book me in Basic” is a plea our travel advisors hear constantly and...

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Earn Double Miles With American Airlines This Summer

Earn Double Miles With American Airlines This Summer

As we head into summer and companies begin to feel more comfortable traveling, American Airlines has launched a Summer of Deals promotion for AAdvantage members. This includes a special double-miles o...

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