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Season 3 finale! Our hosts chat with CEO Stephan Baars & CCO Mike Janssen. Nothing is off the table: market volatility, investments in innovation and our tech-drive human-centric culture. Plus, what to expect from BCD in 2026 (and beyond). Listen now: https://ow.ly/anFa50XHmat

#BCDPodcast
December 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
COP30 showed strong engagement, but also once more the urgency for accelerate action. 🌍
BCD’s Olivia Ruggles-Brise urges travel managers and buyers: audit emissions, update policies, engage suppliers and share progress. Read more: ow.ly/SGrn50XHokt via BTN Europe

#SustainableBizTravel
COP30 and sustainable business travel: Progress, challenges, and the road ahead
COP30 in Belém highlighted progress in climate action with new pledges like tripling adaptation finance and quadrupling sustainable aviation fuel production by 2035. Business travel must embed sustain...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
✈️ Flying soon? Think twice before ordering these in-flight meals. From overly salty snacks to risky seafood, some choices could make your journey less pleasant. Check out the foods you should avoid on your next flight: https://ow.ly/wvkr50XHhhH via Travel + Leisure

#TravelTips
The One Food You Should Never Order on a Flight, According to Experts
Culinary experts say in-flight pasta is overcooked and can leave you feeling cranky and lethargic.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re excited to welcome ECA’s Comply solution to the BCD Marketplace, streamlining global travel compliance with automated risk assessments that flag when employees need to take action to remain compliant. Learn more about all our solutions here: https://ow.ly/J95v50XGJ4n

#BCDMarketplace
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re thrilled to be voted Most Admired Travel Management Company by the readers of The Beat for the 13th time! 🤩

Hear from our very own CEO on why we continue to shine year on year.

#BCDTravel
December 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Meet Juan Carlos Garcia, BCD’s managing director for Mexico.

With 33+ years of experience, he leads a team of >500 employees and drives innovation, collaboration and digital transformation across LATAM.

Read more about Juan here: https://ow.ly/KyhG50XG7uQ

#BCDExperts
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⭐ Ready to elevate your VIP travel program? ⭐

Whether you’re a personal assistant or a corporate travel arranger, use these nine essential tips from our seasoned VIP agents to deliver flawless travel experiences every time: https://ow.ly/X11K50XFxrL

#BCDHowTo
December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
U.S. hotel stays cost more as bed taxes climb in many cities. Here are some rate snapshots in major U.S. markets: https://ow.ly/Ukig50XFxAJ via Hotel Management Network

#BusinessTravel
US hotel stays cost more as bed taxes climb in many cities
A wave of hotel tax rises—often labelled bed, occupancy, or tourist taxes—is reshaping the price of overnight stays in major US destinations.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🏆 🎉 She did it!

We are so proud to share that our own Sherron Burgess, SVP Information Security and CISO was a winner at the 2025 GeorgiaCISO ORBIE Awards in the “Super Global” category.

#BCDExperts
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ciao! Parli Italiano?
TripSource® is now available in Italian – our 10th supported language! Travelers can now plan, book and manage their complete trip in their native language – seamlessly across mobile and web. Learn more about how TripSource makes business travel better https://ow.ly/G7wo50XCE0I
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We’re delighted to welcome 2 new partners to our BCD Marketplace: emPath & Juno. Alongside our proprietary solution, BCD Invite, our new partners further our commitment to guest travel – helping clients maintain policy, duty of care and program oversight. Learn more: ow.ly/vzB650XBTta

#GuestTravel
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Welcome back EVP Global Sales & Marketing and friend of the pod, Jorge Cruz.

Want to understand the state of the industry today and get a sneak peek of what lies ahead in 2026? Listen to our latest podcast episode now: ow.ly/tIIP50XBIvu

#BusinessTravel
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Big thanks to our customers, partners & readers of The Beat for voting us “Most Admired TMC” for the 9th year in a row! In a world of hype, results matter – and we deliver. Count on us to do what we say and have your back when it matters most. 🔗https://ow.ly/q3u850XBeob

#BCDTravel
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Most travel programs struggle getting employees to follow the policy. Compliance gaps can drive up costs, weaken supplier partnerships and create risk.

The solution isn’t more control, it’s smarter engagement: https://ow.ly/h1kW50XAzKY

#BCDHowTo
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sun care in the air? Yes please, dermatologists insist. ✈️⛅🧴✅

Airplane windows don’t fully block UVA rays, which means your skin is soaking up more sun than you think – even on cloudy days: https://ow.ly/VHL350XAuEI via Travel + Leisure

#TravelTips
Dermatologists Say There’s 1 Thing You Should Always Do Before a Flight—and Most Travelers Forget It
Dermatologists warn airplane windows don’t block all UV rays—so wearing sunscreen while flying is essential to prevent sun damage and aging.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Many travel buyers find sourcing & supplier management challenging. Do you?

BCD can help.

In our recent survey, 132 travel buyers shared their challenges and strategies, plus the latest trends & innovations in sourcing.

Get the full picture: https://ow.ly/k67x50XzVqF

#BCDReports
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🛫 😊 Long lines, delays and record crowds are still common hallmarks of air travel in North America, but a new study shows flyers are increasingly satisfied with their experience of the region’s #airports: https://ow.ly/64cY50XzUpg via CNN travel
These are the North American airports that travelers find the most satisfying | CNN
Long lines and record passenger numbers might not scream “satisfaction,” but a new study has revealed flyers are increasingly pleased with their experience of North American airports.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Business travel should be more than getting from A to B. With TripSource®, BCD’s highly configurable traveler facing booking, trip management and engagement platform, every journey is smarter, smoother and more enjoyable. Keep travelers informed, organized, and in-program: https://ow.ly/WEKo50XyWtW
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We did it again! 🎉 BCD was named “Business Travel Agency 2025” in Belgium & Luxembourg for the 2nd year in a row! Huge thanks to our amazing teams, customers and everyone who trusts and supports us. You’re the reason we keep moving forward!

#TravelAwards2025
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Passengers departing from Singapore will have to pay a #sustainable aviation fuel levy per ticket range depending on their travel destination & travel class. This will apply to tickets sold from Apr 1, 2026 for flights departing from Singapore on/after Oct 1, 2026: https://ow.ly/ujYf50XyCGR via cna
Air travellers departing Singapore to pay sustainable aviation fuel levy of S$1 to S$41.60 per ticket
Levies collected from passengers by the airlines will go into a fund used to purchase sustainable aviation fuel.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Are you a VIP traveler or assisting one?

Here’s how BCD’s VIP agents deliver premium, high-touch service for professionals who move fast and expect more: https://ow.ly/kWEm50Xywzt

#VIPTravel
BCD Travel: Precision VIP Journeys for Busy Executives
Experience precision and personalization with BCD's VIP service—anticipating details, solving problems, and ensuring seamless journeys.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🏨 Did you know that hotel average daily rates are set to rise by 4.9% in 2026? That’s where BCD’s holistic technology-driven approach to managing hotels comes in.

Download our 2026 Business Travel Outlook for a deep dive into all travel categories and trends ➡️ https://ow.ly/F5vI50XxZ1Y

#BCDReports
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎉We’re Employer of the Year – Singapore!

For the second year in a row, our APAC regional head office has been recognized with the prestigious “Employer of the Year” award – a true testament to our commitment to creating a #workplace where people thrive.
Explore open roles: https://ow.ly/kRjL50XxYJW
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Dreaming of a TMC that makes sense of your data? Switch to BCD.

Our flexible technology platform turns point-of-sale data into real-time insights – empowering smarter decisions, engagement & savings. Explore our travel data & analytics report: https://ow.ly/P50P50XxsyN
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Travel isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about impact. Our UKIE MD, Claudia Jackson, says the future belongs to TMCs that combine smart tech – like AI travel assistants, API-first technology & unified commerce capabilities – with top people: https://ow.ly/J3OX50Xxlj0
Human-centric, tech-driven - The Business Travel Magazine
Not long ago, a frequent business traveller told me about missing a crucial meeting in Paris. Her flight was cancelled, and the airline’s app
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM