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Business Travel in a Post-Brexit UK: What You Need to Know

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Business Travel in a Post-Brexit UK: What You Need to Know

Traveling for business to the UK from the EU has changed. This guide covers the key changes to immigration and customs you need to be aware of.

Beyond Silicon Valley: Top US Cities for Tech Business

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Beyond Silicon Valley: Top US Cities for Tech Business

The tech landscape is more distributed than ever. Discover the key business hubs for technology outside of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Doing Business in São Paulo: A Guide to Brazil’s Economic Engine

Traveler Guides

Doing Business in São Paulo: A Guide to Brazil’s Economic Engine

São Paulo is the financial heart of Latin America. This guide provides the essential tips for navigating its vibrant and demanding business environment.

A Guide to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS) for Business Travelers

Traveler Guides

A Guide to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS) for Business Travelers

Schiphol is one of Europe's most important and efficient hubs. Learn how to navigate it quickly and make the most of its services.

Business Etiquette in Singapore: A Guide for Corporate Travelers

Traveler Guides

Business Etiquette in Singapore: A Guide for Corporate Travelers

Succeed in Asia's financial hub by understanding the unique blend of cultures that defines its professional etiquette.

A Business Traveler's Survival Guide to Dubai International (DXB)

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A Business Traveler's Survival Guide to Dubai International (DXB)

As one of the world's busiest airports, DXB can be overwhelming. Here’s how to navigate it like a pro.

A Guide to Germany's Business Hubs: Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin

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A Guide to Germany's Business Hubs: Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin

Germany's economic power is spread across several key cities. Understand the unique character of Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin to optimize your business trip.

Doing Business in Australia: Sydney vs. Melbourne

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Doing Business in Australia: Sydney vs. Melbourne

Australia's two largest cities have distinct business cultures and economic strengths. This guide helps you understand the key differences.

Top 5 Business Hotels in London

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Top 5 Business Hotels in London

From the financial heart of The City to the tech hub of Shoreditch, here are top hotel choices for business travelers in London.

A Business Traveler’s Guide to Navigating US Airports

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A Business Traveler’s Guide to Navigating US Airports

Master the busiest US airports with these practical tips for navigating major hubs like JFK, LAX, and ORD with maximum efficiency.

The Role of a Corporate Travel Agent in the Digital Age

Travel Management

The Role of a Corporate Travel Agent in the Digital Age

While technology has empowered self-booking, the expert corporate travel agent remains a critical component of a managed travel program. Learn why.

Understanding the True Cost of Business Travel

Cost Control

Understanding the True Cost of Business Travel

The cost of a business trip is more than just the price of the flight and hotel. Learn how to account for the hidden 'soft costs' that impact your bottom line.

What is Travel Management Software?

Travel Management

What is Travel Management Software?

From booking and approvals to reporting and analytics, discover what a comprehensive travel management software can do to streamline your corporate travel program.

What is a GDS (Global Distribution System)?

Industry Insights

What is a GDS (Global Distribution System)?

The GDS has been the backbone of the travel industry for decades. Learn what it is, how it works, and how it's evolving in the age of NDC.

What is a Travel Management Company (TMC)?

Travel Management

What is a Travel Management Company (TMC)?

A Travel Management Company (TMC) is a specialized travel agency that manages a company's entire business travel program. Learn what a modern TMC can do for you.

The Best Egencia Alternative in 2025

Industry Insights

The Best Egencia Alternative in 2025

Egencia represents a more traditional approach to corporate travel. Routespring offers a more flexible, intuitive, and cost-effective solution designed for today's dynamic business needs.

The Best SAP Concur Alternative in 2025

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The Best SAP Concur Alternative in 2025

While SAP Concur is a long-standing name in expense management, its travel solutions are often seen as cumbersome and outdated. Routespring offers a modern, integrated, and user-friendly alternative.

The Best Navan Alternative

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The Best Navan Alternative

Why settle for travel that isn’t flexible? Skip Navan’s mandatory steps and enjoy Routespring's customizable platform.

The Best TravelPerk Alternative

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The Best TravelPerk Alternative

Complexity is not a travel perk. With Routespring, travel truly is a hands-off experience.

How to Negotiate Hotel Rates for Your Business

Cost Control

How to Negotiate Hotel Rates for Your Business

Negotiating a corporate hotel rate can lead to significant savings. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to leveraging your travel data to get the best deal.

Calculating the ROI of a Travel Management Program

Cost Control

Calculating the ROI of a Travel Management Program

Investing in a travel management platform isn't a cost, it's an investment. This guide shows you how to measure the return on that investment through both hard and soft savings.

Corporate Cards vs. Centralized Billing for Travel

Expense & Cost Control

Corporate Cards vs. Centralized Billing for Travel

Should you issue corporate cards or use a centralized payment system for travel? This guide breaks down the pros and cons to help you decide.

Crafting an Effective Expense Policy: A How-To Guide

Expense & Cost Control

Crafting an Effective Expense Policy: A How-To Guide

An expense policy is critical for controlling spend and ensuring fairness. This guide covers the essential components you need to create a policy that works.

Why the Traveler Experience is Your Most Important Metric

Traveler Guides

Why the Traveler Experience is Your Most Important Metric

A great travel program isn't just about saving money. It's about creating a seamless, supportive, and positive experience for your traveling employees. Here's why it matters and how to improve it.

A Guide to Painless Group Travel Management

Travel Management

A Guide to Painless Group Travel Management

Coordinating travel for a team or event can be a logistical nightmare. This guide provides a strategic approach to managing group travel efficiently and cost-effectively.

The Essential Travel and Expense Policy Checklist

Expense & Cost Control

The Essential Travel and Expense Policy Checklist

Is your T&E policy up to date? Use this comprehensive checklist to ensure your policy covers all the bases for cost control, compliance, and traveler safety.

A Practical Guide to Sustainable Business Travel

Industry Insights

A Practical Guide to Sustainable Business Travel

Making your travel program greener is no longer optional. This guide provides actionable steps to measure your carbon footprint, reduce emissions, and build a truly sustainable travel program.

A Guide to VAT Reclamation for Business Travel

Expense & Cost Control

A Guide to VAT Reclamation for Business Travel

Companies leave millions of dollars on the table every year by failing to reclaim Value Added Tax on international travel. This guide explains what VAT is and how you can get it back.

What is NDC? A Travel Manager's Guide

Industry Insights

What is NDC? A Travel Manager's Guide

NDC is changing the way airline content is distributed. This guide breaks down what NDC is, why it matters, and how it will impact your corporate travel program.

The Rise of Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Companies

Industry Insights

The Rise of Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Companies

Blending business with leisure is the new norm. Learn how to create a travel policy that supports this trend to boost employee morale and attract top talent.

Effortless Travel Expense Tracking from Start to Finish

Expense & Cost Control

Effortless Travel Expense Tracking from Start to Finish

Move beyond manual spreadsheets and receipt chasing. Learn how an integrated, mobile-first approach can make travel expense tracking truly effortless.

Frictionless Booking, Empowering Your Team, Maintaining Control

Travel Management

Frictionless Booking, Empowering Your Team, Maintaining Control

Discover how a consumer-grade, self-service booking platform can increase employee satisfaction and policy compliance simultaneously.

Travel Credits Made Easy, Stop Losing Money on Canceled Flights

Cost Control

Travel Credits Made Easy, Stop Losing Money on Canceled Flights

Unused flight credits are a major source of wasted travel spend. Learn how to automate the tracking and re-booking process to ensure you never lose a dollar.

Simplifying Corporate Travel Planning, A Modern Approach

Travel Management

Simplifying Corporate Travel Planning, A Modern Approach

From policy creation to post-trip reporting, learn how to streamline every step of the corporate travel planning process for maximum efficiency.

Beyond Booking, The Pillars of Smarter Business Travel Management

Travel Management

Beyond Booking, The Pillars of Smarter Business Travel Management

Move your travel program from a cost center to a strategic asset by focusing on visibility, traveler experience, and data-driven decisions.

The Power of Seamless Travel and Expense Integration

Expense & Cost Control

The Power of Seamless Travel and Expense Integration

Discover why connecting your travel booking and expense management processes is the single most effective way to streamline operations and gain financial control.

Flexible Policies Keep Travel Simple and Effective

Travel Management

Flexible Policies Keep Travel Simple and Effective

A rigid, one-size-fits-all travel policy can do more harm than good. Learn why a flexible, dynamic policy is key to cost control and traveler satisfaction.

Automation Shapes the Future of Crew Travel

Travel Management

Automation Shapes the Future of Crew Travel

From real-time scheduling updates to automated IROP re-booking, discover how technology is revolutionizing airline crew travel management.

Centralized Travel Management Saves Time and Money

Travel Management

Centralized Travel Management Saves Time and Money

Discover how consolidating your travel program onto a single platform can drive efficiency, improve visibility, and generate significant cost savings.

Top 5 Compliance Issues in Business Travel and How to Fix Them

Travel Management

Top 5 Compliance Issues in Business Travel and How to Fix Them

From last-minute bookings to rogue spending, learn about the most common travel policy compliance issues and how to solve them with technology and clear guidelines.

5 Ways to Get Immediate Cost Savings With Your Business Travel

Cost Control

5 Ways to Get Immediate Cost Savings With Your Business Travel

Looking to reduce your T&E spend? Here are five practical, high-impact strategies you can implement today to achieve significant savings on your business travel program.

Managing Travel for a Growing Remote Workforce

Travel Management

Managing Travel for a Growing Remote Workforce

Remote work is changing how and why we travel. Learn how to adapt your travel program to support a distributed team, from team offsites to first-day-in-office trips.

Best Practices for Modern Travel Managers

Travel Management

Best Practices for Modern Travel Managers

Elevate your role from a travel coordinator to a strategic program manager with these essential best practices for efficiency, cost control, and traveler satisfaction.

A Guide to Managing Business Travel and Expenses

Expense & Cost Control

A Guide to Managing Business Travel and Expenses

Learn the best practices for managing T&E, from creating a clear policy to leveraging technology for streamlined reporting and cost control.

Business Travel in Brazil, A Guide to Success in South America's Economic Giant

Traveler Guides

Business Travel in Brazil, A Guide to Success in South America's Economic Giant

From the vibrant business hubs of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to its unique cultural etiquette, this guide provides the essential tips for navigating the complexities and opportunities of business travel in Brazil.

Business Travel in Canada, A Guide for Corporate Visitors

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Business Travel in Canada, A Guide for Corporate Visitors

While culturally similar to the U.S., business travel in Canada has its own nuances, from navigating its vast geography to understanding its bilingual identity. This guide covers the essentials.

A Corporate Traveler's Guide to China, Guanxi, and Getting Business Done

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A Corporate Traveler's Guide to China, Guanxi, and Getting Business Done

Doing business in China requires a deep understanding of its unique cultural context, from the importance of 'guanxi' to the rituals of the business banquet. This guide provides the essential knowledge for success.

A Guide to Business Travel in India, Navigating a Land of Opportunity

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A Guide to Business Travel in India, Navigating a Land of Opportunity

India's dynamic and complex market offers immense rewards for the well-prepared business traveler. This guide covers the essential tips for navigating its unique culture, logistics, and business etiquette.

Business Travel in Japan, A Guide to Etiquette and Efficiency

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Business Travel in Japan, A Guide to Etiquette and Efficiency

Japan's unique business culture is built on a foundation of respect, precision, and harmony. This guide covers the essential etiquette and logistical tips for a successful corporate trip.

Navigating Business Travel in South America, A Guide for Corporate Travelers

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Navigating Business Travel in South America, A Guide for Corporate Travelers

South America is a continent of immense diversity and opportunity. This guide provides essential tips on culture, logistics, and safety for a successful business trip.

A Guide to Corporate Travel in Australia

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A Guide to Corporate Travel in Australia

From navigating vast distances to understanding the laid-back business culture, this guide provides essential tips for a productive business trip Down Under.

A Business Traveler’s Guide to the Middle East

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A Business Traveler’s Guide to the Middle East

The Middle East is a region of immense economic opportunity, but its unique business culture demands careful preparation. This guide covers the essentials for a successful and respectful trip.

Essential Business Travel Tips for Southeast Asia

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Essential Business Travel Tips for Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is a dynamic hub for business, but its unique cultural and logistical landscape requires careful preparation. This guide covers the essentials for a successful trip.

Business Travel Essentials in Europe

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Business Travel Essentials in Europe

Navigating business travel in Europe requires a blend of cultural awareness, logistical planning, and understanding of regional nuances. This guide covers key tips for a successful trip.

10 Impactful Team Building Exercises for Your Next Corporate Retreat

Travel Management

10 Impactful Team Building Exercises for Your Next Corporate Retreat

Move beyond trust falls. Here are 10 engaging and effective team building exercises that can foster collaboration, improve communication, and boost morale.

How a Strong Travel Policy Translates to Real Savings

Cost Control

How a Strong Travel Policy Translates to Real Savings

Discover the direct and indirect ways a well-crafted, automated travel policy can significantly reduce your company’s travel and expense spend.

A Business Traveler’s Guide to the World’s Busiest Airports

Traveler Guides

A Business Traveler’s Guide to the World’s Busiest Airports

Navigating the world's busiest airports can be daunting. Here are practical tips and insights to make your journey smoother through hubs like Atlanta, Dubai, and Tokyo.

Duty of Care, A Modern Guide to Protecting Your Traveling Employees

Travel Management

Duty of Care, A Modern Guide to Protecting Your Traveling Employees

Understand your company's legal and moral obligation to keep your traveling workforce safe, and learn the best practices for a robust risk management program.

How to Create a Corporate Travel Policy That Actually Works

Travel Management

How to Create a Corporate Travel Policy That Actually Works

A step-by-step guide to developing a corporate travel policy that is clear, fair, and easy to enforce.

5 Actionable Ways to Control Your Company's Travel Spend

Cost Control

5 Actionable Ways to Control Your Company's Travel Spend

Learn practical strategies for managing your travel budget without sacrificing traveler satisfaction.

The Future of Business Travel, Trends to Watch

Industry Insights

The Future of Business Travel, Trends to Watch

Explore the latest trends shaping the corporate travel landscape, from sustainability to AI-powered personalization.