Business Travel

This is the fourth post in our 6-part series based on a white paper with Harvard Business Review Analytic Services in association with U.S. Bank that examines the growing use of automation to manage ...

This is the third post in our 6-part series based on a white paper with Harvard Business Review Analytic Services in association with U.S. Bank that examines the growing use of automation to manage ...

This is the second post in our 6-part series based on a white paper with Harvard Business Review Analytic Services in association with U.S. Bank that examines the growing use of automation to manage ...

Business travel has rebounded, along with heightened pressure to better manage T&E.  Unfortunately, many businesses still rely on manual processes and spreadsheets, resulting in poor visibility into ...

What does business T&E look like in 2024?  In our newest report, TravelBank selected and analyzed travel bookings and over 300,000 random expense reports submitted on our platform from July 1, 2023 ...

Welcome to the bustling city of Atlanta! While you're here for the 2024 Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention at the Georgia World Congress Center, why not take some time to explore what ...

Technological innovations and cultural shifts continue to change the business travel experience. Keep your travel policy relevant by updating it to cover these five increasingly common ...

Roughly 77% of organizations have a formal travel and/or expense policy, but they have almost no way to encourage T&E policy adherence. Here's how to disseminate and enforce your T&E policy at ...

If you're struggling to reduce business travel spend, you're not alone. In a 2024 commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study, Forrester Consulting found that travel and expense (T&E) spending is ...

When it comes to business operations, there’s no such thing as perfect. Reviewing and improving policies over time helps you adapt and adjust to stay current. For a multifaceted program like business ...

Travel and expense (T&E) spending is significant at many organizations, and difficult to rein in. Low employee awareness and poor compliance with corporate T&E policy have real costs.  Here's what we ...

TravelBank is pleased to announce that it has partnered with SQUAKE, a Berlin-based sustainability specialist, to empower TravelBank users to make more informed business travel decisions regarding their ...

In 2024, we commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ study that evaluated TravelBank's potential total cost of ownership and TravelBank's ROI. For this study, Forrester ...

Traveling employees are the face of the company. Chasing after customers and attending business meetings thousands of miles away makes up the bulk of their work - and a significant investment for the ...

Today, TravelBank announced its support of Lufthansa Group’s efforts to make flying more sustainable with a contribution to Lufthansa Group’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. The bulk fuel ...

When your employees are sharply focused on lead generation and finally closing that deal halfway across the world, the last thing that should be on their minds is a cumbersome travel and expense ...

You've probably landed here because you've been tasked with tackling your business' travel expense accounting. Individual business travel and expense spends can reach as high as $40,000/month, not to ...

Here is the unsettling truth: corporate travel expenses are rising by the day and small businesses stand the highest to lose. For travel managers, this means cutting down unnecessary spending as much as ...

Well-defined and organized travel and expense policies are crucial for any small business. A recent Capterra report reported 90% of SMB managers expect a surge in opaque credit card payments. Having a ...

What does T&E look like in 2023?  In our newest report, TravelBank selected and analyzed travel bookings and a random sample of 15,000 expense reports submitted on our platform from July 1, 2022 through ...

Traveling employees often incur significant expenses on company-funded trips. But how much is too much? According to recent statistics, businesses spend approximately $799 per person per day on a business ...

We are officially live with Lufthansa Group’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) booking features. This initiative is part of our larger goal to continuously provide TravelBank users with a best-in-class ...

Every year, companies spend significantly on corporate travel. The statistics below prove it: The global corporate travel market is expected to grow at 13.3% over the period 2022-2030. (Source). ...

Did you know that the estimated global business travel spend is over 900 billion U.S. dollars? This figure is projected to rise to 1.47 trillion dollars by 2026. As a business travel expense manager, ...

What is an Itemized Receipt? Difference Between a Simple Receipt and an Itemized Receipt The Role of Itemized Receipts in Accounting and Expense Reporting How to Make an Itemized Receipt for Your ...

Historically, companies process around 51,000 expense reports annually, and spend 3,000 hours correcting errors. That’s 3,000 hours of overhead just within the finance and admin teams to fix wonky or ...

In a survey of almost 2,400 Finance leaders across different industries, we found business travel expenses remain one of the most difficult costs to control. In these nine most common TravelBank reports ...

In a survey of almost 2,400 Finance leaders across different industries, we found business travel expenses remain one of the most difficult costs to control.  In these two sample T&E dashboards, finance ...

Many companies have adopted applications to facilitate online corporate travel bookings, virtual payments, and automated expense reporting. What most of them are still missing is a way to streamline these ...

The past three years have forced companies to permanently rethink their attitudes toward corporate T&E. In response to Covid-19, remote working, and economic volatility, corporate travel is now firmly in ...

Skift and TravelBank recently surveyed 640 corporate travel and finance professionals on the permanent changes remote work has introduced for corporate travel programs and expense management strategies.  ...

The Current Outlook Why Travel & Expense Policy Violations Happen The Impact on Finance Teams How to Reduce Travel & Expense Policy Violations CFOs are transforming how their ...

In a recent Skift+TravelBank survey, 40% of travel and finance leaders said they plan to adopt a new travel tech stack in the next year.  That's because the pandemic accelerated the evolution of ...

The software landscape in corporate travel is changing, with a greater focus on ease of use, system integrations, and elegant automation.  In a recent Skift+TravelBank survey, 40% of travel and finance ...

Why are T&E policies so tricky? It’s because: Policies are usually extreme:  They're draconian and cost-conscious, or unmanaged and expensive. The stakes are high:  Travel, payments, and expenses ...

Good news for business travelers! Beginning this month, TravelBank is going live with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) New Distribution Capability (NDC) for flight shopping and ...

Looking to overhaul your business expense template or standardizing one for the first time? This post explains business and travel expense tracking and provides a starter business travel expense report ...

Table of Contents The Challenges of Traditional Business Travel Booking The Benefits of Technology and Automation  Selecting a Travel Booking and Management Solution Business travel ...

How workers travel, do business, and go to work has probably changed forever.  Here are the trends we're seeing in the post-pandemic business travel landscape. >> Related: Corporate Travel Trends from ...

While doing business face-to-face is bouncing back after the pandemic, the corporate travel industry is still very much in recovery.  Here's what to expect from business travel trends in 2023. >> ...

Booking corporate group travel requires organization and precise planning. Generally, if 10 or more people are traveling to the same destination and booked on the same registration, it is considered ...

All four of the biggest U.S. airlines—Delta, United, Alaska, and American—have rolled out what they’re calling “basic economy” fares. The word “basic” is meant to connote no-frills, bare-bones tickets.  ...

You're traveling to an important business conference that got postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last thing you want is to get sick or contract the virus when you're away from home. Not only ...

Word on the street is that employees don’t want to go back to the office full time. And don’t just take our word for it, according to a recent Prudential survey of 2,000 adults who’ve been able to work ...

Digital tech has changed the face of doing business. Particularly in response to the coronavirus pandemic, companies have made great strides to establish a strong presence in a virtual world, with ...

“Zoom fatigue” may be enough to make you nostalgic for jet lag. Business travel industry leaders predict we still have a long road ahead for business travel recovery, but increased vaccination rates may ...

Realistically, we knew that leaving 2020 behind didn’t mean a reset on the challenges that year brought. Still, for many of us, anticipating the new year feels like a fresh start, and it can be jarring ...

Last year, we predicted that safety was going to be a number one priority for business travelers and it undoubtedly was for a reason we never predicted: a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has ...

Considerations When Business Travel Goes from Perk to Risk For the last several years, a trend was rapidly developing where business travelers would pad a few personal days onto a business trip. ...

Return on investment, or ROI, is a key consideration when investing in new business tools and technologies, travel and expense management included. Investopedia defines return on investment (ROI) ...

Election news may have dominated recent headlines, but Coronavirus updates aren’t far behind, and the outbreak continues regardless of political events. COVID-19 cases are on the rise throughout the ...

Last month I was invited to participate on a panel about Payments for Business Travel News’ annual Innovate conference. The two-part panel addressed some interesting points, including the adoption of ...

The travel manager role has been pushed into the spotlight as a result of COVID-19 halting business travel. In some companies, with previously high travel volumes, it’s a role that has become more ...

FY21 Per Diem Rates Now Available As an employer, you’re likely used to covering costs incurred by employees for business travel expenses. Typically, meals and lodging fall under this umbrella, but ...

Life and work in 2020 has been anything but “business as usual.” At one point, it was difficult to imagine business travel grinding to a near-total halt, grounding flights and thinning road traffic to a ...

Counting to five is easy, so why is understanding the hotel star rating system so hard? Different standards for ratings can make it tough to uncover the real truth about hotel quality. We’re here to ...

Choosing the right business travel management company (TMC) for your organization is not a task that should be taken lightly. Think about it, travel is far more personal than say selecting an internet ...

Sometimes, business travel plans fall through. Meetings change, priorities readjust, and even staff changes can lead to tickets going unused. In 2020, business and travel response to the coronavirus ...

So your organization is ready to make the leap to managed travel. Congratulations! Managed business travel has amazing benefits--not only for employees on the road, but also for executives, finance ...

Back in January, the Wall Street Journal offered predictions imagining future workspaces that break the standard mold. As more businesses shift practices in response to COVID-19, alternative work ...

If keeping an eye on the bottom line sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Use real numbers on business travel and cost-saving tips in this article to take more control over your travel ...

If you’re headed to Austin, you’ve probably already bookmarked a few things to do and mapped out your taco and barbecue pit stops. But have you thought about how you’re going to get there? No, we ...

Travel has transformed over the past decade. Back in 2010, most of us were combing through multiple websites to find a flight, and the answer to, “Business or pleasure?” was rarely “Both.” Companies ...

We all know that the cost of travel can get pricey. If your goal for 2020 is to travel more, you’ll want to watch your budget, maybe plug in some ideas on a travel calculator, and be aware of any ...

A corporate travel policy outlines protocols for business trips and provides a set of guidelines for employees to follow. Typically, corporate travel policies will cover employee safety, streamline the ...

Staying productive on a business travel day is all about making the best use of your time. We’ve talked before about how business travelers can plan to cross tasks off their to-do list during downtime at ...

On the surface, business travel management appears to be self-explanatory--the management of business travel. What you may not realize is that it is quite complex. Business travel management not only ...

This year, Australian airline Qantas pushed limits by testing a 19-hour, nonstop flight from New York to Sydney. As part of the research, the crew on “Project Sunrise” guided passengers through a strict ...

Across a variety of industries, there’s no question that business travel plays an integral role in the success of today’s modern organizations. Some of the main reasons employees hit the road are to meet ...

There are few things more powerful in today’s business world than data. Think about it, nearly every task we perform is tracked, monitored, or analyzed. This includes pipeline generation, sales cycles, ...

The travel space is in a state of constant innovation and continues to look for the best ways to get people from one place to another. But when it comes to business, employees, travel managers, and ...

It’s not uncommon for employees to avoid their travel policy or complain about it outright. Years of misguided policies copied and pasted from one company to the next have painted corporate travel ...

Not all travel policies are created equal. Some are good, some are bad, some are easy to understand, and others are just plain painful to adopt. If you’re unfamiliar, a travel policy is your company’s ...

We live in a world dominated by smart—smart phones, smart watches, smart televisions, even smart refrigerators. Not to be left out, when it comes to business travel, smart booking is an absolute must for ...

Years ago, if a trip needed to be booked, it was necessary to call the hotel directly or visit the airport to purchase a flight. Thanks to the internet, reserving travel has become far easier. However, ...

For many manufacturing finance departments, travel and expense management is a spreadsheet-heavy process involving receipts, approvals, and ensuring proper billing codes are used to allocate spend to the ...

The demand is high for skilled construction workers that are willing to travel for projects. In fact, the GBTA highlights that in 2017, project-based business travel spending reached $45.4 billion, and ...

Manufacturers are constantly bringing new facilities online, releasing products to the market, and working with new suppliers. A cornerstone of both domestic and global economies, U.S. manufacturing ...

The almighty dollar. It drives so much of what we do, both personally and professionally. It also is a primary driver behind many workplace policies. However, when it comes to corporate travel, the ...

Reviewing company policies is one of those tasks that’s easy to lose on a perpetual back burner. This is even more true when it comes to programs that are only active at certain points in the year, like a ...

Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for any company. Competitive salaries, top-notch health insurance, retirement plans, personal time off, and parental leave have typically been the focus of ...

To many outsiders, the jet-set lifestyle of a business traveler is viewed as glamorous and exciting. However, for those of us living on-the-road, the stress associated with work travel can be a very real ...

Burnout can sabotage your business by increasing employee turnover and damaging productivity. A 2018 Gallup study found that two out of three employees feel burned out at least part of the time at work. ...

Whether you're a road warrior or new to the business travel game, what better place to get some fresh advice than from a well-seasoned travel agent? Our dedicated travel agents have an average of 20-30 ...

Airlines and airports would like you to believe every lounge area combines the serenity of a spa oasis with the productive business energy of your favorite industry summit. In reality, an airport lounge ...

Recently, we published a run-down of must-attend events for human resources and finance teams to attend in the upcoming months. In this post, we’ll focus on the B2B conferences that we recommend ...

Conferences are a fantastic place for networking, professional growth, relationship building, thought leadership, and education. However, they can be extremely expensive—both for the registration as well ...

Getting meaningful work done on a travel day is challenging! It’s tempting to kick back and binge on in-flight movies, but frequent business travelers may need to develop strategies to stay productive, ...

Business travel is an essential for many in today’s working world. And while safety is paramount for anyone on the road, female business travelers are more likely to face risks than their male ...

Remote work is an increasing part of normal business life. Depending on which survey you read, anywhere from 24% to 43% to more than 70% of employees work outside the office at least part of the time! And ...

It’s hard to believe that the Fall 2019 conference season is just around the corner. Whether you’re a CFO or finance executive looking to connect with peers on the latest technologies and innovations, or ...

On a business trip, you don’t always have the time you’d like to enjoy and explore your destination. Productivity is of the essence, so you’re in luck when you can book a hotel that provides enjoyable ...

It’s hard to think of a facet of our lives that technology hasn’t impacted and air travel is no exception. From mobile check-in, to improved security features, biometric screening, and even technology ...

Despite the name, business class isn’t always the obvious best choice for business travel. We’ve decoded the real difference between basic economy, economy, premium, business, and first class so you don’t ...

You may have seen signs in the airport publicizing the upcoming deadline for travelers to obtain a Real ID. Now if you’re saying, “Well, my ID isn’t fake, I should be good, right?!” Maybe, maybe not. ...

The travel industry is growing at breakneck pace, and as a result, so are airport lines. Although this growth is great for the economy, business travelers tend to view this uptick as a negative because it ...

Business travel can drive company growth. Most people would agree on that! When it comes to planning the best business trip, though, departments can find themselves competing to put their priorities ...

With the steady increase in business travel, employer responsibility, moral obligation, and employee safety are top of mind in the corporate world. However, business leaders are often unfamiliar with how ...

In a bind on the road? We can be reached via phone, chat, or email. Many business travelers have learned to expect the unexpected. Inclement weather, delayed or cancelled flights, missed connections, lost ...

Airlines aren’t exactly known for their transparency in setting ticket prices. Every so often, travel enthusiasts share their tips for how to outsmart the system, whether that’s buying tickets on a ...

What’s New We’re excited to introduce new discounted rates to our inventory, averaging 20% off for more than 40,000 hotels. We’ve partnered directly with hotels to provide these rates exclusively to our ...

This is the final post in a three-part series focused on corporate travel policies. Be sure to check out Part I: Essential Travel Policy Parameters and Why They Matter and Part II: Designing a Travel ...

Unmanaged travel and expenses causes employees avoidable stress, leaves room for human error, and ties up your finance team with manual processing. No matter the size of your organization, an ...

A successful business travel plan balances budget factors and a smooth travel experience for employees. You may have noticed that “basic economy” fares can reduce your trip expenses. If you were planning ...

This is the first post in a three-part series focused on corporate travel policies. Find part two, which concentrates on designing a travel policy that fits your corporate culture, here. Business travel ...

When you’re booking a hotel for your next business trip, make sure you’re selecting a rate that makes sense for you. Business travelers tend to need more flexibility, since things can come up like a ...

Travel Management Automation in Action: Sample Workflow The Business Imperative for Finance Teams: Travel Management Simplified In the business world, finance managers are focused on ...

Business travel is awesome. It gives you a chance to build rapport with coworkers, clients, and partners, and promote your company, all while visiting new places and trying the local cuisine, (over a ...

It is estimated that global business travel spend will reach $1.6 trillion by 2020. Not million. Not billion. Trillion. In addition to travel for meetings, conferences, and team building events, ...

When it’s time to grow your team, the last thing you should have to worry about is how to get your candidates on-site for an interview. Which is why we’re here to help. Let us handle the travel so you ...

I've had several requests for a Memphis travel guide and this opportunity to partner with TravelBank couldn't have come at a better time. We actually have business guests in town all the time for my job ...

Visiting Seattle, one of the west coast’s jewel cities—seriously, we’re called the Emerald City—on business doesn’t mean you can’t spend part of your time experiencing all this iconic and adventurous city ...

So you’ve made it to the Steel City -- welcome yinz guys! Whether you are here for a business trip, a meeting with a new client, a long layover, or just a quick weekend away, there is so much to do, see, ...

The little city of Asheville, North Carolina is tucked away in the middle of the Blue Ridge mountains, and you only need one day here to grow to love it. While the outskirts of Asheville are a natural ...

Business trips can often mean solo meals at the bar. As someone who travels often for work, I actually prefer sitting at the bar and getting a front row seat to all the action -- you can also strike a ...

Bienvenidos a Miami! If you are one of the lucky business travelers to land in Miami, well you’re in for a treat! Not only does the city offer a vibrant culture but it also hosts a vast variety of ...

The Seaport District used to be full of parking lots and abandoned warehouses, and now its Boston’s neighborhood hotspot buzzing with young professionals, new condos, aspiring chefs, and the best views of ...

In New York City — the city that never sleeps — it's true that there's always something to do. As a business traveler arriving in NYC, you may be overwhelmed by the never-ending list of things to do, see, ...

Beyond the stunning skyline, laid-back artsy vibe, and upscale Southern charm and style, Charlotte is quickly becoming one of the hottest and most exciting food cities in the South. Affectionately known ...

When you think of a state’s capital city, you might not expect quirkiness, endless live music, and more food than you can possibly eat…. unless you’re thinking of Austin, Texas. Austin is renowned for Tex ...

Houston, we have 24 hours! My love affair with Houston began after a business conference that I attended, and I knew this was where I wanted to live next! This city is the perfect mix of business, play, ...

San Francisco for me will always be a city full of opportunity and excitement. It’s hard to contain the creative energy that spills out on every corner. I once heard that it’s the city with a thousand ...

Raleigh is the small capital city of North Carolina that is rapidly expanding as new companies and startups are opening their doors all around the triangle area. The small downtown district of Raleigh is ...

San Diego, California—when you hear the name you can’t help but think of sunkissed skin, surfers, sunsets, and incredible beaches that go on for miles. And you’d be right! But our beach life isn’t the ...

With the rise of the remote worker, there comes the need to find a place to actually work. As someone who had a roommate setup shop in our tiny Hell’s Kitchen living room 5 days a week, I can say that ...

Some may argue that Singapore is one of the best places to eat in the world. Despite being a relatively small country, it has a bustling culinary scene, numerous Michelin stars to boast, and still offers ...

When you arrive at Denver International Airport, you might initially be overwhelmed by the layout and design, but don’t fear, DEN has plenty of great things to offer, like delicious local eats, and is ...

Las Vegas is not just about 24-hour casinos, over-the-top shows and massive nightclubs featuring EDM DJs. While that’s why some people go to Sin City, there’s so much more to explore both on and off The ...

With summer in full swing, there’s one thing on everyone’s mind: getting away. The days are longer, the weather is nice. Summer rolls around and everyone is itching to take an extra day to relax and ...

In a city so spread out like LA, wherever you decide to set up shop is likely where you are going to spend the majority of your time. Take my word, and don’t make the rookie mistake of booking a room in ...

Did you know that there are dozens of public spaces throughout downtown San Francisco where you can sit and enjoy lunch, or squeeze in some time outdoors between meetings? Better yet, you could host a ...

Singapore has always been on my bucket list. Singapore blends its reputation as a financial business capital with its tropical climate and beautiful locale, creating a diversity of experiences within its ...

Oh Portland! The city of happy hipsters, coffee shops galore, and the nicest people you’ll ever meet. A city that flew under the radar for so long is finally having a moment as an increasingly popular ...

New York City is one of the top business travel destinations in the US, and when you’re working in NYC, you’re likely to have a packed schedule, and precious little time to explore. While you may not ...

Within the beltway, the lunchtime crowd has high standards for everything and limited time between congressional hearings or client meetings to grab a bite, let alone check their personal phones. However, ...

TravelBank offers an in-app flight booking experience built for the modern business traveler. Here are our top tips for how to book travel with the TravelBank app. With TravelBank, you can book flights ...

Sometimes the last thing on you mind when heading into NYC for a client meeting or conference is your workout routine. From setting up personal training sessions to lending out workout clothes to just ...

Austin is fast-growing city with a burgeoning tech scene, and it becomes a top business travel destination every March during the South by Southwest conference and festivals. Known for its breakfast ...

It’s that time of year again! SXSW is right around the corner, and crowds of tech and music-loving visitors will descend upon the city. Our best advice is to eat breakfast tacos and barbecue all day, ...

In the city that never sleeps, it can be hard – and expensive – to live a healthy lifestyle. But rest assured that there are plenty of options to keep any (lingering) clean eating resolutions safely ...

When you’re flying across the country for a business trip, extending your trip by a day is one of the best ways to maximize your time and productivity. You could use the extra 24 hours to rest up and ...

Our nation’s capital is also the capital of the power lunch. Aside from the working lunch element, a business lunch is the perfect way to try some of DC’s hottest restaurants without the dinner price tag. ...

There are a ton of restaurants with fabulous food in San Francisco, so when the boss suggests you set up a business meeting over lunch, or a team dinner, it can be stressful thinking of where in the city ...

It’s hard to really grasp a city in just 24 hours, but in San Francisco there is a plethora of things to do within the city’s seven-by-seven-mile square space that you can easily knock out a handful of ...

The days around Christmas and New Years Eve are some of the busiest, and worst, travel days of the year, but now that the holidays are over, it’s time to score the real deals. Did you know that January is ...

What’s better than starting a fresh new year with a clean slate and a few fresh weeks of paid time off? While it’s easy to let most of your PTO get swallowed up by weddings, bachelor parties, and long ...

Earlier this month, news broke that several major U.S. airlines were placing bans on smart bags. It created a flurry of online activity and speculations on which suitcases could or could not ...

No other city does power lunches quite like LA. In fact, sometimes it feels like the entire city is on one big day-long lunch break. But meetings over a meal are where most of the deals and ideas are born ...

You’ve worked hard all year and have earned a few days out of the office and the opportunity to recharge and get yourself in prime shape for a productive new year. So, whether you want to spend this New ...

Part of the fun of a business trip is getting to work from a new place, but when it’s time to entertain or host clients, you don’t have your usual conference rooms or staple coffee shops to turn to. On ...

Airports become a hectic place between Thanksgiving and New 
Years Eve, and sometimes it truly feels like you are surviving your holiday flight, instead of enjoying it. Crowds turn out that haven’t ...

When it comes time to book a flight, you likely have your routine figured out - especially as a frequent business traveler. It all boils down to the set of preferences that make up your flight style. So ...

No matter how busy your business trip gets, there's always time to eat. So next time you're traveling to Chicago on business, make sure to try these 12 restaurants. Be it artisanal coffee and decadent ...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about hotels that are stepping up their culinary game. From Michelin Star restaurants to farm to table menus, hotels want to keep their guests’ and discerning locals’ ...

When you’re hard pressed for time on a business trip, one way to enjoy a city is to book a boutique hotel that makes your stay an experience in itself. From swanky rooftop bars and modern amenities to ...

London is a sprawling city with tons of charm embedded in each borough and while Bankside may not be the first neighborhood you think of when visiting London, the up-and-coming district is filled with ...

From my earliest days working at TravelBank, I could have told you that coffee culture is alive and well at this company. From the friendly arguments over where to buy the best beans for our pour over ...

Each year there are hundreds of conferences to choose from, making it difficult to pick just one. We’ve rounded up 22 of the coolest conferences coming up in the next few months. Whether you are looking ...

Ahh, happy hour, how we love thee! Those after work hours where most Angelenos will find themselves in rush hour hell but could be sipping on a glass of $5 Chardonnay instead. So, the next time you’re ...

All information correct as of September 2023 Whether you just crushed your presentation, are meeting with a client over a late lunch, or are just looking to bond with your coworkers over cocktails and ...

Have an upcoming business trip in Europe? Why not use it as a chance to explore a little further. Extend your work trip and tack on a personal weekend adventure. You’ve probably been to the popular ...

‘Tis the season for drinking rosé all day and with temperatures rising in LA, the only way to stay cool is alfresco. Whether you’re looking to sit poolside with a cocktail in hand, or soak in the sultry ...

When your business travel takes you to Europe, it’s a great chance to extend your work trip. Tack on a personal weekend adventure and explore a little further. You’ve probably been to a few capital ...

All information correct as of September 2023 Stockholm is a sleek city, best known for its cool design aesthetic and fashion-forward style. It’s also known for being one of the most expensive cities in ...

If you thought we loved coffee here in San Francisco, you haven’t experienced the coffee culture in Sweden yet. Everyday, usually twice a day, the Swedes take a break from work to relax with a cup of ...

If you're traveling for work there's likely going to be a time change that will effect your working hours. Particularly if your business trip is international. Here are six tips to keep your work schedule ...

Last updated: September 2023 There’s no denying the ease of calling a ride directly to the airport to pick you up and drive you to your hotel. It allows you to skip the hassle of taxi lines, bus ...

If you are heading to Portland, Oregon for work, consider yourself lucky. No matter how busy that business travel itinerary gets, there’s always time to eat. And this destination will only leave you ...

Downtown Los Angeles is definitely having a moment. It is arguably one of LA’s most exciting neighborhoods with trendy hotels popping up, notable chefs setting up shop and a ton of cool street art ...

Coming to San Francisco on business? Whether you’ve seen San Francisco one time or ten times, there is always more to explore in Northern California. And if you’ve never had the opportunity to experience ...

As part of our product development process, TravelBank employees have been testing the product on business trips and interviewing clients about their experiences using the app. Our most active users, and ...

Boston is a small, walkable city so although most business trips and conferences will keep you situated near the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, it’s easy to get around. There’s plenty to ...

Boston has tons of options when it comes to food, and fortunately for conference attendees, the area around the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is an up and coming area for dining. We asked two ...

Los Angeles is a sprawling city, popular for both personal and business travel. When visiting Los Angeles, the best way to beat its infamous traffic is to concentrate your meetings and explorations in one ...

One of the best things about living in LA is the food mecca that it has become over the years. Spend one day in LA (ok fine, two) and your tastebuds can hit up all corners of the world within this 500 ...

What if you found out you could experience private flying for the price of a commercial flight? Well, that’s what I’m about to tell you! These days airlines seem to charge for everything - bags, a ...

If you are on a business trip in Washington DC, you probably don’t have much time to explore. You may have already seen the major monuments and a few Smithsonian museums and therefore think that you don’t ...

Our creative team recently explored Washington DC to shoot some fresh photos for our marketing content. In the process we visited some of the most photogenic hotels, co-working spaces, lunch spots, sites ...

New York City is an exciting, fast-paced city and one of the most popular business travel destinations in the United States. Known for its bright yellow cabs and iconic skyline, NYC offers plenty to ...

When it comes to vacation, I’m a bit of a planner. I like to research the coolest places at my destination and build an itinerary in advance to maximize my time there. My business travel, on the other ...

San Francisco is a lively city hosting a variety of cultures and communities. Right in the center of it all you will find a neighborhood called the Tenderloin. Despite it’s reputation for being the rough ...

There's something to be said for a change of (work) location. Switching up your workspace can get the creativity flowing, prevent in-office distractions and amp up your motivation. But sometimes, the ...

Our TravelBank team just got back from an offsite in Lake Tahoe. Aside from enjoying the snow, our internal teams shared a number of presentations and conducted workshops. After all of these sessions, ...

Seeing as we are based in San Francisco, we at TravelBank hold this city pretty near and dear to our hearts. Our creative team - who are all SF transplants! - recently set out in search of the city’s most ...

Small business travelers have been embracing Airbnbs as an alternative to hotels and San Francisco is the top destination for Airbnb business travel bookings. The first time I visited San Francisco for ...

Over the last few weeks I’ve been working from the road. Most of the time my Airbnb comes with wifi, but it doesn’t always work as expected. As a result, I’ve become somewhat of an expert at rooting out ...

The days between Christmas and New Years are some of the busiest travel days, with around 6 million travelers flying during those days this year. Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to find the real ...

Travel during the holidays can get particularly hairy. It’s a hectic mix of crowded airports, full flights, wintery weather and flight delays. Not to mention the travelers that are on their one trip of ...

And the power of customizing your company’s settings on the backend. Every TravelBank trip starts with an accurate predictive budget, which lets you know how much your employees should drop on a trip ...

It makes sense. The thought of doing away with company policy when it comes to T&E expenses probably makes you cringe as you imagine your carefully crafted budget blown in a matter of a few business trips ...

San Francisco has no shortage of must-try restaurants, but with a packed conference week it’s tough to get away for long. Fortunately there are plenty of spots just a short walk from the Moscone Center. ...

When your company uses TravelBank for T&E, every expense report starts with a budget. The budget is powered by an intelligent travel algorithm that is able to accurately predict trip costs based on ...

Most would agree that the key to a successful trip is the right amount of planning. Some travelers like flexibility, while others prefer a detailed itinerary, and the nature of your business trip plays a ...

While it’s exciting to travel for work, flying to a new city only to work all week and never experience the place doesn’t sound very fun. No matter how jam-packed your schedule is, here are a few ways to ...

I recently went to dinner with some old college friends. They are becoming well-established in their careers now and many of them travel for work. As the conversation turned to this subject, one big ...

Before you start packing, check the bag requirements for your airline and then stick to carry-on size. This way, should something go awry with your flight schedule or anything else, you’ll have your bag ...

This spring I took a business trip to San Francisco. At first glance, I thought I would beat my TravelBank budget with no problem. Then I started looking at flights. Why are flights from DC to San ...

TravelBank makes budgeting easy for business travelers by following three best practices to help reduce costs: set a budget goal, visualize and track your spending and save money. With in-depth ...

The day of travel is more stressful for some than others. There's the guy that breezes through security like it's a well-choreographed dance, and then there's that other guy that's fumbling to empty ...

I recently packed my bags and flew out west to visit the TravelBank office in San Francisco. There was plenty of travel hacking my way towards beating my budget, some good touristy fun and a few ...

Traveling for work can get hectic between the normal challenges of transit and your meetings, conferences and appointments. But this doesn’t mean your trip needs to be stressful! In fact, it can be fun ...

There’s little worse than arriving at a new destination to feel lethargic or exhausted, especially if you have an important business meeting lined up, but sometimes jet lag is hard to avoid. It is caused ...

Short-term rental properties are a great alternative to hotels, especially since services like Airbnb allow you to search through a wide array of budget-friendly and unique places. But with so many ...

Travel can get expensive, fast. But you can also find some really great deals. The catch? You have to do your research. Whether it’s finding a great flight deal, looking for a lesser-known hotel, taking ...

Trying dishes and restaurants is a great way to explore a new city, but it can also rack up your bill. The TravelBank budget bases your daily allowances at $16 for breakfast, $17 for lunch and $31 for ...

Here at TravelBank we love to travel for business and pleasure. Since we travel often, we constantly find ourselves in search of affordable flights, sometimes at the very last minute. While the final ...