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Open Booking and Business Travel

October 5, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

Controversy is not unknown within the travel industry, and with the possible exception of the ever-fierce window vs. aisle seat debate, no issue divides opinions quite like that of open booking. Some within the world of corporate travel decry open booking as a threat to policy compliance, a hands-off approach to travel management that’s incompatible…

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Travel Industry Roundup | September 30

September 30, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

What effect does AIrbnb have on hotel rates during major conventions? How can Marriott and Starwood rewards program members link their accounts? And what should travelers expect for airfares and hotel rates in 2017? Those answers and more in Rocketrip's coverage of this week's biggest stories from the world of business travel.

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Measuring Travel Policy Compliance

September 29, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

A travel policy is the foundation of any company’s travel and expense management program. It's a set of rules and best practices that specifies how employees should book their trips. Without a travel policy, an organization has no system for controlling costs, ensuring employee safety, and capturing expense data. Even with a travel policy, it…

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Rocketrip Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in New York City

September 28, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

We're happy to have some good news to share today. Crain's New York Business has named Rocketrip one of its 100 Best Places to Work. There are so many great places to work in New York City, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and - depending on how you feel about animal…

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How to Reduce Business Travel Costs | An Introduction to Travel Incentives

September 27, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

This post originally appeared on Inc.com, where Rocketrip's Dan Ruch has a regular column on travel, technology, and entrepreneurship

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Travel Industry Roundup | September 23

September 23, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

This week in the travel industry: Marriott officially acquired Starwood Hotels, Uber bet big on self-driving cars, and Airbnb raised a whole lot of money. Read about those and other stories in Rocketrip's news roundup.

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How to Save on Hotels | Business Travel Booking Tips

September 21, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

Hotel costs vary widely by destination and travel date. But no matter where or when you’re traveling, you can use the tips below to ensure you get the best deal on your hotel.

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How to Save on Flights | Booking Tips for Business Travel

September 19, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

On any given flight, two passengers sitting next to each other probably paid different amounts for their tickets. Don't want to be the one who paid more? Use these strategies to get the best deal on your next flight.

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Travel Industry Roundup | September 16

September 16, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

This week in travel, the Federal Aviation Administration weighed in on the Samsung phone recall, Concur acquired a popular travel search site, and Norwegian Air hinted at the tantalizing possibility of ultra-low fares to Europe. Read about those and other stories in Rocketrip's weekly news roundup.

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Cost Control | Avoid These Cost Cutting Mistakes

September 14, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

This short post from Rocketrip's Dan Ruch originally appeared on Inc.com, where he has a regular column on management, entrepreneurship, travel, and tech. On September 21, Dan will be expanding on this theme in a webinar called Getting Employees on Board With Budgeting Decisions. Register today so you can get a copy of the presentation.

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Drew Sechrist Joins Rocketrip as CRO

September 13, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

We're thrilled to announce that Drew Sechrist has joined the Rocketrip team as Chief Revenue Officer.

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Travel Industry Roundup | September 9

September 9, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

In this week's travel industry news roundup, see what hotel brands corporate travel buyers rate most highly, and why global air traffic is up, despite the occasional service disruption and Americans' habitual reluctance to go on vacation.

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Expense Management and Employee Communication

September 7, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

It's not easy to involve employees in meaningful conversations about spending. When cost control and employee satisfaction are seen as being in opposition, discussions of budgeting priorities take on an adversarial dynamic.

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Travel Industry Roundup | September 2

September 2, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

This week brought a mixed bag of headlines for business travelers. The good news? Riding Amtrak will be a more pleasant experience in the future; flying through LaGuardia too. The bad news? Those improvements are still several years (and many service disruptions) away. Read about those stories and more in Rocketrip's latest roundup of travel…

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