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GBTA VDR Europe 2023: BCD Travel sessions and speakers
GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg is the place to be Nov. 14-16. If you’re planning to attend the show, please book an appointment with the BCD team and add our sessions to your show agenda.
BCD TV: Economic growth, client wins and managing industry trends
In this episode of BCD TV, our Global COO and CCO Mike Janssen talks about heading into to the end of the year with a positive outlook as economic growth, client wins and employee retention all trend up.
Icelandair: The spirit of Iceland
Your introduction to Iceland begins the moment you step aboard an Icelandair flight.
Rated Platinum: BCD remains sustainable supplier of choice
For the fourth consecutive year, BCD Travel has received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. With this Platinum rating, we maintain our position in the top 1% of the 100,000+ companies assessed by EcoVadis. As part of the assessment, BCD has been rated as ‘Advanced’ in EcoVadis’ Carbon Action Module. The module is a comprehensive carbon management solution integrated with EcoVadis ratings to engage suppliers and drive decarbonization across the supply chain.
Women leaders and legends: WINiT Top 50 recognizes Alexandria Prejean and Teri Miller
The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), recently announced their 2023 WINiT Top 50 lists for outstanding women professionals in travel. BCD’s Alexandria “Ali” Prejean Smith, Director, Marketing & Communications, was named a WINiT Rising Female Leader. Teri Miller, Executive Vice President, was recognized in the FollowHER Legends and Mentors category.
Celebrate rewarding stays with World of Hyatt Bonus Journeys
Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced World of Hyatt is celebrating the changing seasons by encouraging travelers to take advantage of a new global promotion for memorable getaways.
Lufthansa develops new painting process that reduces fuel consumption
Reduce weight and fly more sustainably with a new aircraft paint job? Find out here how this works and why, for example, the weight of a Lufthansa Boeing 747 can be reduced by up to 750 kilograms (1654lbs).
A maximized travel experience for global corporate customers
Air France, KLM and Delta lounges are designed to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
Lufthansa Allegris marks the dawn of a new era of travel
Lufthansa Allegris is the new travel experience on long-haul routes that puts travelers at the forefront. Starting in early 2024, Lufthansa is taking travel to a new level across all classes, by rethinking seats, cabins, and services from the ground up.
Lufthansa Group launches new long-haul flights
The Lufthansa Group airlines have announced their new routes for the summer 2024 timetable. Lufthansa has new flights to India, South Africa, Hong Kong, Minneapolis, Raleigh-Durham, and Seattle. SWISS adds Washington, DC, and Toronto. Plus, Brussels Airlines enhances Sub-Saharan connectivity. All new destinations bookable now.
Lufthansa to operate eight Airbus A380s to select destinations from Munich
The return of the popular Airbus A380 in 2023 to Boston and New York (JFK) was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the year at Lufthansa. Starting October 5, the A380 will fly to Los Angeles and on October 28 to Bangkok.
Buyers, travelers and companies aren’t always on the same page for sustainability
Companies highly value sustainability but travel programs don’t always reflect it.
AI may be new to some – but BCD has been using it for years
Some organizations may have just started testing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) but it isn’t a new technology for BCD Travel. Download and listen to the "Connections with BCD Travel" podcast to learn how we're using AI throughout our system and where we’ll focus in 2024.
Hotel analytics: Unexpected lessons from digging into the data
Many long-held approaches in managed hotel programs aren’t supported or proven by data. For example, do you avoid nonrestrictive non-refundable hotels rates in your program to save costs? What if we told you that there may not be a need to because only about 5% of hotel bookings are ever cancelled? Think about what that could mean for your program. Now's a good time to determine what’s working and what’s not. But first, there’s more you should know.
BCD Travel October events: Fall into savings, sustainability, AI and more
Here’s where you can find BCD Travel, Advito and BCD Meetings & Events this autumn.
Speed of business: A message from Stephan Baars, BCD President & CEO
Speed is the word Stephan Baars uses to describe his travels since his return to BCD as president and CEO. Why speed? Keep reading.
BCD Travel report: Accessibility in travel
Travel can be stressful or complicated for anyone, but travelers with disabilities can face even more obstacles due to the way services and environments are designed. BCD Travel’s new report, Accessibility in Travel, examines the topic through the lens of business travel.
TripSource® turns on AI-driven accessibility widget
New function opens TripSource to an even wider range of users.
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Out of office leader: BCD named a top company for flexible and remote work
BCD Travel has been named to the "Top 100 Companies for Hybrid Jobs in 2023" list by FlexJobs, a database that monitors and celebrates companies with cultures that embrace the future of work. BCD is No. 14 on the list.
Business travel and big ideas at GBTA APAC Conference Singapore, Sept. 19-20
Effective travel program management and the role of AI in business travel are on the agenda for BCD Travel speakers at GBTA APAC Conference Singapore, Sept. 19-20. Are you planning to attend? Add our sessions to your agenda and meet our team at the show.
Enjoy an elevated travel experience with Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines’ global network ensures that you'll enjoy hassle-free connections to over 130 destinations in 30 countries with their award-winning service.
BCD Connections podcast: What’s happening with business travel in Greater China?
Jonathan Kao, CFA, managing director for BCD Greater China, visited the Connections podcast to talk about the reemergence of travel in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region. He looked at the region's importance, the challenges it faces, and the outlook for 2024. If you’re interested in gaining more insights into Greater China's business travel scene, this episode is a must-listen.
Job done: BCD’s Stephens completes sea swim for modern slavery awareness
In choppy waters and under cloudy skies, BCD’s Claire Stephens completed a two-mile sea swim to raise awareness about children being targeted for human trafficking in Cambodia. Stephens is vice president, Global Client Team, at BCD. Her Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge Sea Swim was supported by A21, a global organization solely dedicated to fighting modern slavery. Stephens, who trained for nearly nine months and had to overcome a fear of drowning, finished the swim in one hour and 28 minutes. Below, is her account of the experience.