| | 6 HOSPITALITY BUSINESS REVIEWOCTOBER 2024 OCTOBER - 2024, Volume 04 - Issue - 08 (ISSN 2837-1615)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to hospitality business reviewVisit www.hospitalitybusinessreview.comManaging EditorJudy ChristinEditorial StaffEmail: Alex D'SouzaJoe PattrickVisualizersales@hospitalitybusinessreview.comeditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.commarketing@hospitalitybusinessreview.comEditorialJudy ChristinManaging Editoreditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.comIn a world where every business meeting counts, a well-planned trip can make the difference between success and a missed opportunity. This goes beyond booking flights and hotels; it's a strategic function that directly impacts profitability, productivity and employee well-being. From ensuring compliance with company policies to navigating changing schedules, a solid travel management strategy ensures no detail is overlooked. Companies with solid travel policies save up to 20 percent annually, thanks to negotiated rates, strategic planning and optimized itineraries. But it's not just about cutting costs but maximizing value. With 70 percent of travelers now blending work and leisure, a well-crafted travel experience enhances satisfaction and boosts productivity.Risk management is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Global disruptions like geopolitical instability and airline strikes make real-time information and responsive travel adjustments vital for business continuity. At the same time, technological advances like AI-driven travel platforms ensure companies can keep travelers safe while adhering to policies. Whether negotiating the best rates with trusted partners, responding swiftly to unexpected changes or keeping travelers safe, corporate travel management is the glue that makes business trips smooth and productive.In today's interconnected world, where opportunities often arise across borders, effective corporate travel management isn't just a logistical service--it's a strategic advantage that drives growth and resilience.In this edition of Hospitality Business Review, we feature the Top Corporate Travel Management companies 2024. This issue features insights from thought leaders in the hospitality industry, including Matthew Owenby, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Aflac Inc. and Maria Neve, Senior Vice President of People Experience at Sony Music Entertainment. It also spotlights Travel Incorporated, a corporate travel management company based in Duluth, Georgia, that provides comprehensive travel management solutions, including security, health and safety, performance management and crisis management.We invite you to explore these innovations and consider how they can transform your approach to corporate travel management.Enhancing Business Productivity with Effective Corporate Travel ManagementCopyright © 2024 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Julia ThomasMatthew JacobRichard TaylorVictor MorrisDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsCelestial Jordan
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