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Love is in the air - When tech became stronger than arrows
Blog posts • Feb 14, 2020 07:00 GMT
We might think business trips are not the most ideal scenario for romantic encounters with stress, fatigue, and jet lag pumping through our veins, but let’s not underestimate the power of love. Dating apps are seeking to connect people in all places and, when it comes to love, the sky is not the limit.
The power of predictive thinking in driving program compliance
Blog posts • Feb 13, 2020 07:00 GMT
The power of being able to predict traveler preferences and forecast prices have a much greater impact on what you do with that (fore)knowledge.
‘We don’t talk anymore, like we used to do’ - 4 reasons why messaging is such a popular way of communication
Blog posts • Feb 12, 2020 11:00 GMT
Technology is changing our life - from how we work to how we shop. It is even defining the way we interact with each other and build our personal relationships. Take Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez as an example. It seems they don’t talk anymore, like they used to do. Is it maybe because now they message each other? Jokes aside, messaging is becoming a popular way of communication nowadays.
Hyper-Personal: The road to a highly-customized experience
Blog posts • Feb 06, 2020 07:05 GMT
One of the top priorities in our quest to strengthen our position as a truly B2B4E platform is to keep improving the personalization of our services so our clients and their traveling employees can benefit from a seamless experience.
The Deed Is Done: What's next after Brexit?
Blog posts • Feb 03, 2020 12:01 GMT
The deed is done. Brexit is begun. The United Kingdom is no longer a member state of the European Union (EU). And how did we recognize this historic moment? With the false chiming of Big Ben.
NDC: Display and Going for the Last Mile
Blog posts • Jan 30, 2020 09:00 GMT
This is the final piece of our three-part blog series on NDC. In our third offering today, we’ll discuss the importance of enabling business travelers to consume content – at the point of sale – in a way that’s efficient and engaging.
Doing business Responsibly at CWT
Blog posts • Jan 28, 2020 07:00 GMT
Today, conducting business responsibly is an imperative. Our own employees and customers are expecting that from us. With that in mind, we are constantly working on expanding our Responsible Business program. This short video highlights some of our key Responsible Business achievements of 2019.
Ridin’the Rails: 3 reasons to tågskryt
Blog posts • Jan 23, 2020 08:52 GMT
Train travel is gaining traction, there is no doubt about it. After the flygskam concept, the Swedish have coined a new term: tågskryt, train-bragging. But what are the factors that make trains so appealing?
Fly Zone: What we learned from creating a podcast
Blog posts • Jan 21, 2020 13:41 GMT
It’s launch week for Business Travel On The Fly, the monthly podcast that dives into issues affecting those of us who spend time up in the air, out of the office, and away from home on work trips.
Invisible Health: 3 ways to prioritize the well-being of your traveling employees
Blog posts • Jan 16, 2020 16:50 GMT
Traditionally, January is the month of wellness. With New Year resolutions at the forefront of people's minds, companies are also considering the health and productivity of their employees.
NDC: Why Consumer-Driven Content is King
Blog posts • Jan 14, 2020 10:49 GMT
This is the second of a three-part blog series on NDC. In the first, we talked about how airlines and the industry will distribute content via New Distribution Capabilities, or NDC. In today’s offering, we’ll look at why consumer-driven content is the key to driving NDC adoption.
World Citizen: 3 Ps of sustainable business travel
Blog posts • Jan 09, 2020 15:37 GMT
The headlines detailing extreme weather seem to be a daily occurrence. 2020 has only just begun and we’ve witnessed heart-breaking wildfires and flooding.
NDC: A 2020 reality check
Blog posts • Jan 07, 2020 09:38 GMT
This is the first in a series of three blog posts in which I look at what is actually happening in the way that airlines make their content – i.e. fares and services – available to the customer (known in industry-speak as “airline distribution”), and why it matters to the business traveler and travel manager.
Travel Light: 3 ways to turn January blues into passion
Blog posts • Jan 02, 2020 12:23 GMT
We’re back from the festive period with a jolt. The sparkly decorations have been put away, the recycling from the New Year’s Eve party taken out and resolutions that inspired you last month are beginning to feel like additions to a harrowing ‘to do’ list.
The Blog Log: Our top five posts of 2019
Blog posts • Dec 31, 2019 13:12 GMT
2019: The year that kept us glued to our screens for news of trade wars, Brexit and climate change. It was also the year that gave us incredible breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, big data and the Internet of Things, making our experience of business travel easier, more enjoyable and hopefully, productive.
Peak Squeeze: Surviving air travel in the holiday season
Blog posts • Dec 26, 2019 09:03 GMT
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” goes the chorus of the Andy Williams holiday hit. Those lyrics may not ring true if you’re flying over the December holiday season.
Winning Streak: What a year of awards says about the future of CWT Meetings & Events
Blog posts • Dec 23, 2019 11:15 GMT
“It is when we are in transition that we are most completely alive,” said author William Bridges. True to the saying, CWT Meetings & Events underwent a major change in 2019.
Gift of Time: What the holidays can teach us about well-being
Blog posts • Dec 19, 2019 14:53 GMT
With the holiday season on the horizon, even the most ardent workaholics will be forced to slow down for a day or two. And that’s not a bad thing.
Caring: How one of our core values empowers us to make a difference
Blog posts • Dec 17, 2019 08:00 GMT
When we say our people here at CWT are “engaged professionals who love to help”, we are describing much more than just their commitment to take care of the travelers that depend on us every day. Across all of our regions and within every function of CWT, our colleagues illustrate an amazing sense of caring and a strong dedication to the communities in which they work and live.
Plugged In: What do business travelers expect from their tech?
Blog posts • Dec 12, 2019 09:36 GMT
The most recent iteration of the GBTA Traveler Sentiment Index yielded more positive results. The latest release also yielded some interesting findings on technology. While talk of technology in business travel tends to dwell on the future, our study found that traveler sentiment today is still greatly influenced by technologies we all take for granted.