Hello, dear reader.

There’s an oft-quoted (and re-worded) aphorism about perseverance originally coined by Robert Strauss, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and the Soviet Union, and a considerable figurehead in mid-20th century American politics.

5 Tips when Updating Your Travel Profile

Summer’s coming to a close, and the fall travel season will be ramping up sooner than you think. Before all those business trip requests start adding up, make sure your bookings go smoothly (and your rewards points start racking up) by updating your travel profile.

Forget baseball. THIS is our National Pastime: Hurry up and wait. We’ve done everything we can, as a nation, to improve efficiency and limit wait times. Unsurprisingly, it’s coming back to bite us.

Written by Kristen Koenig, Director of Sales, Global Meetings & Events

The time to start paying attention to Strategic Meetings Management is now.

A lot has changed in the Meetings industry over the last 10 years. The evolution, particularly when considering technology integration, has been rapid, and we’re really beginning to reap the benefits of a decade of advancement. Personally, I am someone who thrives on innovation – if there is anything new or exciting that allows my customers or me to become more efficient, I want to know about it!

New Cat10 Combo Fares Giving You Heartburn? Call Your Agent.

Written by: Kevin Martin
EVP Business Development, World Travel, Inc.

The trades are picking up on last week's airline misdirection trick. CBS MoneyWatch covered the basics of the issue, but forgot to lay out your best options. You're a busy travel manager - you can't ask all your travelers (or rely on all your travelers) to painstakingly purchase the correct series of one-ways, and then manage them if their plans change.  Which brings me to my point:

In our very own version of Ask the Experts, World Travel, Inc. has tracked down our C-Suite to get a list of their dos and don’ts for travel success.

Still outlining your 2016 travel program goals and deciding where the time/energy/money/interest are going to be focused?

Got a passport?

Take it out and check the expiration date. The Department of State is warning of a passport crunch coming very soon, that may extend the time it takes you to apply for or renew a passport. Here's why:
1) A number of travel regulations changed in 2006-2008, which increased the number of U.S. citizens with passports. The 10-year-expiration date is coming up on all those passports, so there is an expected higher demand for renewals.
2) The dollar is strong right now, so more people are looking to travel abroad.
3) The Real ID act has heightened awareness of forms of ID and may contribute slightly to higher passport demand.

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How to Limit Ancillary Fees

Ancillary Fees. You know the term far too well.  It seems extra unexpected costs are associated with every trip you take. From baggage fees to hotel cancellation fees to city surcharges, the airline, hotel, and ground transportation industries are all making billions of dollars off these sometimes cleverly hidden fees. But as your Travel Management Company, we’re here to help you limit those pesky fees as much as possible!