Engage readers. Identify interests. Research your preferred topics. Share what you want to learn. These are the simple new goals of World Travel, Inc.’s Communications Team.
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Travel Risk Management: You or the Gorilla?
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.
Topics: passports Advice Duty of Care EU Industry Update International Travel Opinion Risk Management travel policy Traveler Conversations WTI
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The Benefit of Travel Management In a Word: Savings.
The Benefit of Travel Management
In a Word: Savings.
The proof is in the pricing!
Topics: content corporate culture Duty of Care RFP WTI
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Safety First: Quality Control at Work.
As I write this blog, there are just under 14,000 aircraft in flight in the world, at least according to Flightradar24.com, which is both fascinating and terrifying to look at. (Try it. You’ll see.)
Topics: airlines Duty of Care General Traveler Conversations U.S. Government WTI
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Safety First: World Travel, Inc. and the Privacy Shield Framework
Written by Maribeth Minella, Executive Vice President & Corporate Counsel, World Travel, Inc.
Topics: data Data Transfer EU Industry Update U.S. Government WTI
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Have 2 Rails; Will Travel.
Amtrak and ARC have notified all the old-timers. The official announcement says, “Amtrak Announces Discontinuation of Legacy GDS Connections and Support of Paper ATB Tickets.” Allow us to translate.
Topics: Amtrak GDS Industry Update Online Booking Traveler Conversations WTI
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Hurry Up and Wait.
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.
Topics: Airport Advice General Global Entry Industry Update Traveler Conversations TSA Uncategorized WTI
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We've All Been There.
We've all been there.
Topics: Airport etiquette How-To Opinion Traveler Conversations TSA WTI
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Did You Know?
Meetings and events is your next frontier. And combining your meetings program and your transient program just might save you money.
Topics: Consulting Services data General Meetings & Events WTI
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Copy Cat: Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Kick-Starting Your Meetings Program
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!
