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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.

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Take a second look at BCD’s
2025 Travel Market Outlook

The year is off and running but there’s still time to gain valuable corporate travel insights for the months ahead. BCD’s 2025 Travel Market Outlook is a comprehensive guide that travel program stakeholders can use to make this year the best travel year yet.

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Seamless travel management: Lifestyle Design Group and BCD tailor a cost-saving partnership

Centralized data and streamlined bookings deliver cost savings, enhanced traveler safety, and empowered strategic decision-making across the corporate travel program in Europe, APAC, and the U.S.

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Ask TripSource: Answers to business traveler FAQs

Travel managers, share these TripSource® tips with your business travelers.

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5 blogs to take your travel program from stressed to streamlined

Check out this list of BCD posts with insights to help you tackle common challenges, uncover new opportunities, and implement smart strategies for your corporate travel program.

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Work anywhere, thrive everywhere: FlexJobs ranks BCD in top 10 for remote roles

BCD Travel leads the way in flexible work environments that support a diverse global workforce.

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Every journey with its own unique experience

From a longer business trip to a weekend away, Air France and KLM offer a range of benefits to meet the needs of any itinerary.

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Enhanced connectivity between Australia and the world

Now with an additional 28 flights from Australia with Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways.

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Winning C-suite support: Get executive buy-in for your managed travel program

As a stakeholder in a managed travel program, you understand the vital role of travel management within an organization. But do you have the senior leadership support you need to manage the program as efficiently as possible? Securing commitment from your top leaders and decision makers can have a substantial impact on your program's success. To more effectively influence the C-suite, you’ll need to educate them.

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Tackling human trafficking awareness takes a united effort

In November, BCD teamed up with United Airlines and A21 to host a human trafficking awareness and education event at United’s World Business Centre at London’s Heathrow Airport. For us, confronting human trafficking within the travel industry is a shared responsibility and a moral imperative for building a sustainable and ethical future.

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A Milan city guide for business travelers

A business traveler’s guide to Italy’s fashion capital and economic powerhouse.

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What’s next for corporate travel? Insights from BCD’s Rossana Martin.

As 2024 comes to a close, the corporate travel industry is looking ahead to what’s next. On Connections with BCD Travel, hosts Miriam Moscovici and Chad Lemon sit down with industry expert Rossana Martin, Senior Vice President of Global Sales for North America at BCD Travel, to examine the current state of business travel and forecast the year ahead.

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Rupees to takas: Paying in South Asia

How to pay for things when taking a business trip to Bangladesh, India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka.

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Insights from BCD Travel’s 2024 A&D Client Forum

BCD’s 2024 Aerospace & Defense Client Forum brought industry leaders, innovators, and clients together in November for an immersive experience focused on the future of travel management within the sector.

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BCD’s 2025 corporate travel outlook

This forward-looking report dives into the factors shaping future business travel – from hotel rates and sustainability to the evolving airline distribution landscape and resilience in the face of travel disruptions.

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Elevate your corporate travel in 2025 with Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is redefining corporate travel in 2025 by offering a blend of value, flexibility, and enriching experiences.

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12-time winner: BCD Travel voted Most Admired TMC by The Beat

For the eighth consecutive year and 12th time total overall, BCD is being recognized as the Most Admired Travel Management Company (TMC) by the BTN Group.

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Connecting the world. Protecting its future.

It’s hard to imagine today’s world without flying. So it’s all the more important to take responsibility and travel with awareness.

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Podcast: The trouble with traveler wellness

Self-care on work trips isn’t always easy. Especially if the travel program doesn’t prioritize well-being. BCD’s Connections with BCD Travel podcast outlines the steps companies can take to push wellness forward when business travelers are on the road.

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Survey: Travel managers’ duties keep evolving

The modern travel manager role goes far beyond booking trips and managing itineraries. Our latest survey, “The role of a travel manager,” draws a clearer picture of the ways their jobs, responsibilities, and challenges are evolving.

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Celebrating 300,000 followers and the best business travel brands on LinkedIn

We've reached 300,000 followers on LinkedIn! To celebrate, we’re highlighting some other standout business travel brands on the platform. Following these industry leaders is a great way to stay on top of trends, discover fresh perspectives, and make informed decisions for your managed travel programs.

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Ease anxieties about credit card fraud and unpredictable payments

Corporate travelers consistently rank payment security and acceptance as top concerns. Our latest education video, Security & Acceptance, addresses these issues head-on, offering guidance on safeguarding payments and navigating the complex landscape of travel payment options.

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Accor launches exclusive offer for SMEs: Save on business travel and earn rewards

Accor has launched its Mid-Market Programme, a tailored offer for SME clients, making business travel more affordable and rewarding. Enjoy up to 10% off flexible rates, complimentary breakfast, and free Wi-Fi while earning Accor Live Limitless Reward points. Through Dec. 30, 2024, earn an extra 500 Reward points (worth €10) with each booking.

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BCD launches first-ever full sustainability offering for corporate travel programs

For companies looking to achieve efficiency, transparency, and measurable progress towards sustainability goals and carbon targets, BCD’s first-of-its-kind offering integrates sustainability into the entire travel management process.

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