Business Travel Resources
Research & Intelligence: Welcome to our Business Travel Management Resources page.
Here you'll find a variety of information to help you plan and manage your company's business travel. Whether you're looking for ways to reduce costs, streamline your booking process or ensure the safety and comfort of your employees on the road, you'll find valuable resources and tips on this page.
From reports and insights to case studies and infographics, our comprehensive collection covers topics such as travel policy development, cost-saving strategies, traveler wellness, sustainability and emerging technologies.
Latest Resources:
Paying in South Asia
This report was developed for business travelers and travel managers with staff heading to South ...
Travel Market Report – Q4 Update
What’s next for business travel in 2025? Find out with the 2025 Outlook edition of BCD Travel’s Market Report, brought to you by BCD’s Research & Intelligence team.
Airline operations
These reports present a roundup of what’s been happening to airlines in the world over the last month.
Travel buyer survey: The role of a travel manager
This survey examines the profile and responsibilities of travel managers, their stakeholder interactions, and the changes currently impacting their roles. It provides a benchmark for travel managers and buyers to compare their roles, identify opportunities, and enhance their influence within their organizations.
Air travel
In BCD's latest traveler survey, we asked business travelers across the world about their findings around booking air travel and following their company's travel policy.
Travel Market Report – Q3 Update
In this quarter's edition, we summarise some changes coming to U.K. and European border controls, review the appeal of premium travelers to airlines, explore the issue of air turbulance and present the highlights from a traveler survey on flying for business and a travel manager survey on the role they perform. Detailed reports to follow.
Aerospace & Defense company reduces travel costs from last-minute bookings with BCD’s Travel Report Card
The DecisionSource® reporting platform provides actionable insights to influence traveler behavior
Agricultural company delves into global travel needs and reaps more than $3.6M in savings
Learn how BCD provided a large agricultural company with better solutions, resources and enhanced services to help identify savings in its global travel program.
Traveler Survey: Travel Policy
This survey explores corporate travel policies and looks at the changes happening to policies and traveler satisfaction with current regulations. The results are based on an online survey of 1,201 business travelers worldwide. The survey was conducted from April 10-19, 2024.
Global pharmaceutical customer raises the patient centricity bar with dedicated end-to-end service
Read how BCD partnered with a global pharmaceutical customer to create a patient-centric program, prioritizing patients' needs and offering them an exceptional experience.
Cities & Trends APAC 2023 edition
Discover the latest insights into APAC business travel for 2023 with BCD's Cities & Trends report. Explore key trends in destinations, flight routes, and car rentals. Optimize travel strategies, control costs, and benchmark your company's performance effectively.
New relocation travel process improves global mobility for pharma company
The client's mobility process was confusing because relocation travel was booked in the U.S. or Switzerland, while assignments and housing were handled in the host regions. Learn how BCD simplified the process with a hub system for relocation travel.
Travel Market Report – Q2 Update
In this 2nd quarter's Travel Market Report, featuring IATA's global airline industry outlook across six regions. It compares American Airlines' Q2 2024 adjustments with Delta and United Airlines, examines airline partnerships and codeshares, and tracks global hotel room rates using an average daily rates index. Insights from surveys of travel managers and business travelers reveal current travel policy trends.
De Nora’s rapid growth calls for a consolidated travel program while meeting local needs
Read how BCD leveraged its advanced technology and industry expertise to optimize travel operations, reduce costs and support a seamless travel experience.
Travel Buyer Survey: Travel Policy
This survey explores modern corporate travel policies and looks at the policy changes happening under ...
It’s all about excellent service and partnership
Michael O’Neill and David Currie from the Irish Football Association share why they’re so proud of their strategic partnership with BCD M&E Sports.
Moving beyond climate neutrality claims: Taking real climate action
In today’s business environment, companies have an increased responsibility to engage in proven effective climate action.
Impact on travel of the Paris Olympics and UEFA European Championship
In 2024, Europe will host two major multinational sporting events. Building upon a report originally published by Oxford Economics, this Insights report explores the implications for travel.
Cities & Trends U.S. 2023 edition
Discover the latest insights into U.S. business travel for 2023 with BCD's Cities & Trends report. Explore key trends in destinations, flight routes, and car rentals. Optimize travel strategies, control costs, and benchmark your company's performance effectively.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & What It Means for Business Travel Management
Learn about the impact AI has on the future of business travel, based on collaborative feedback from 700+ industry professionals across Europe and Asia.
Cities & Trends Europe 2023 edition
Uncover the top trends in destinations, flight routes, and car rentals shaping European business travel in 2023 with BCD's latest release: Cities & Trends report (Europe edition). Gain valuable insights to strategize business trips effectively, optimize travel costs, and benchmark your company's performance in business travel.
Travel Market Report – Q1 Update
In the latest Travel Market Report, we explore macroeconomic and travel trends expected through 2024. Our focus shifts to recent airline consolidation, impacting competition in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Additionally, we consolidate findings from previous surveys on sustainable travel practices, highlighting regional differences.
Innovative solution transforms HCP and group travel for healthcare company
Discover how BCD helped a multinational healthcare company by implementing two innovative configurations to manage HCP and group bookings.
Japan: Market Insights
Japan Market Insights offers a comprehensive analysis of Japan's economy, with a focus on various sectors such as GDP growth, inflation, regional economic performance, air travel, and hotels.