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BCD podcast new episodes: Travel’s risk business and celebrating women in the industry
Season 3 of the Connections podcast picked up steam in March with two compelling episodes that you shouldn’t miss!
April events: Meet BCD experts in Singapore, Toronto and Wales
Get ready for an exciting April as BCD Travel takes center stage at three major global events! Our experts are geared up to share insights, lead discussions, and connect with industry professionals. Here’s where you can find us.
Crisis24 publishes 2025 risk intelligence
Crisis24 has unveiled its 2025 Global Risk Forecast, a comprehensive report that delves into key trends and events poised to impact organizations in the upcoming year.
Germany holds on to first place as top business travel spot in Europe
BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2025 Europe report highlights the top business travel destinations and provides insights into how European business travelers navigate the continent.
Could there be a silent threat hiding in business travelers’ phones?
Discover how mishing, a form of mobile phishing, poses risks to business travelers. BCD’s Dana Smith, Senior Communications Specialist, Information Security, explains the different types of mishing attacks and how business travelers can spot and stop these threats.
Will remote work replace business travel?
Is there a chance that remote work could end business travel? The answer is almost certainly no. But flexible work may affect where, why and how often modern workers travel for business. Find out what challenges and strategies could arise in a new world of work, where employees can work from nearly anywhere.
2025 edition: The top business travel destinations in Asia Pacific
Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong are the most visited cities in the region by APAC business travelers.
Lucky you! TripSource® makes travel management easy and efficient
TripSource is your ultimate travel companion, designed to simplify and enhance the travel experience for travelers and arrangers.
Virtual cards for business trips: How to convince your travelers to love them
Virtual cards for business trips: How they work, why they matter, and how to get your travelers excited about using them.
Business travel hotspots: The most popular U.S. cities, states and routes
BCD report: Cities & Trends U.S. provides clues on business hotspots, growing markets and traveler behavior insights.
Connections with BCD Travel is back for Season 3
Connections with BCD Travel is back for Season 3 with new episodes focusing on how technology can - and is - making business travel better.
In the news: BCD’s 2025 top sustainability trends in business travel
As new sustainability regulations take effect and expectations rise, companies must adapt their travel programs to align with goals.
Brew up a winning travel & expense program with BCD at SAP Concur Fusion, March 18 – 20
Meet BCD at SAP Concur Fusion in Seattle for expert insights on the next wave of travel and expense management.
3 things travel management teams can do before a crisis hits
Critical moves that strengthen your travel risk management program and keep business travelers informed
BCD’s DEI council announces 50 new members for 2025
BCD’s DEI Council members use their diverse experiences and insights to positively impact people and embed DE&I deeper into the company culture.
2025 Life Sciences Benchmark: How do managed travel programs stack up?
BCD’s benchmark analysis found life sciences customers are prioritizing innovation, cost reduction and program optimization this year. This summary provides industry-specific data that can help drive informed decisions.
Why travelers love TripSource®
Tips on capturing receipts, using dark mode and keeping up with the latest updates.
The fast track to sustainable travel with Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast are transforming rail travel, offering business customers industry-leading standards of comfort, a significant step up in services, and the opportunity to cut carbon emissions.
Remote work: Is your travel program keeping up or falling behind?
The modern workforce won’t be happy sitting in offices full-time – and business travel stakeholders need to be ready for what that means. The 2024 Big Idea sessions at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) conferences in Europe and APAC explored this shift, addressing the question: “What is today’s work culture, and what does it mean for business travel?”
Enhance the journey with WestJet’s Extended Comfort
WestJet's new Extended Comfort offers extra legroom, priority boarding and added benefits for a comfortable and convenient travel experience.
Luxair PRO Company Rewards
Luxair connects Luxembourg and the Greater Region to the business worlds, flying to all major business centers in Europe.
More choices with Qatar Airways’ strategic partner Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that Virgin Australia, its strategic partner, will be commencing its operations to Doha*. This partnership will deliver more value and choice for travellers flying between Australia and Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America.
Organizations may be overlooking key guide for managing travel risk
A crucial part of duty of care is a guide you may have missed. According to BCD Travel research, three-quarters of travel buyers have little to no knowledge of ISO 31030:2021, the international guidance specific to travel risk management (TRM). Only 14% of buyers have actually read ISO 31030, and 11% are somewhat familiar, we found.
BCD’s Jonathan Kao on China’s Spring Festival and growing tourism landscape
BCD Travel Managing Director for North Asia Jonathan Kao recently made two appearances on the China Global Television Network (CGTN), covering China’s Spring Festival and the nation’s growing tourism landscape, respectively. Check out a summary of the interviews below.
