Navigating the Future of Corporate Travel – A Sneak Peek into Our Upcoming Webinar

If you’ve been following along with our Corporate Insights newsletters, you know I don’t shy away from tackling the biggest challenges in corporate travel. And let’s be honest—2025 is shaping up to be a wild ride.? From soaring hotel rates to the relentless pursuit of ESG goals, today’s corporate travel leaders are expected to solve complex puzzles with fewer pieces and a ticking clock.

That’s why I’m inviting you to an exclusive webinar on February 25 at 12 PM Eastern where we’ll unpack the most pressing trends reshaping corporate travel and, more importantly, the strategies you need to stay ahead.

REGISTER NOW:

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Who will be Joining Me?

I’ll be your host and will bring together a couple of the sharpest minds in corporate travel to debate the future, backed by key findings from the latest HRS Market Insights Report.?

Joining me will be Neil Hammond , Partner at GoldSpring Consulting , a company that provides sourcing support for corporate travel programs. TMC, Air, Car, Hotel, Payment, Expense, Meetings and Incentives. They also benchmark and review Travel Policy and conduct supplier surveys with corporate travelers.

I’ll also be joined by Joel Schneider , Sustainability Travel Specialist at Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 100 million private and corporate customers in more than 70 countries and proud to be recognized as one of the industry leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

What can you Expect?

Here’s a preview of the topics we’ll cover:

• Sustainability & Cost Savings – Can You Have Both? Companies that incorporate Green Stay-certified hotels into their programs are seeing up to 22% reductions in carbon emissions. But how do you balance sustainability with cost control? We’ll show you how leading corporations are making it work.
• AI & Automation – The Travel Game-Changers If you read last month’s Corporate Insights, you know we’re bullish on AI-powered automation in travel. We’ll discuss how emerging tech is making travel procurement smarter, reducing administrative burden, and optimizing spend like never before.
• Decoding the Data – Making Sense of Market Shifts Hotel rates are up, traveler expectations are shifting, and corporate policies are being rewritten. How do you navigate this landscape without losing your mind? We’ll provide data-backed insights to help you adapt your travel program for 2025.

Why is this Webinar Different?

This webinar is designed for corporate travel managers, procurement leaders, and finance executives who are actively solving today’s challenges—not just reading about them. It will be interactive, insightful, and yes, even entertaining.

As someone who’s spent years in the trenches of travel tech and now at HRS Stay, Work & Pay in the Americas—I’ve seen firsthand what works, what doesn’t, and what’s just hype. You’ll get honest insights from our experts, real-world examples, and an open discussion on the future of business travel.

Tying It Back to my Corporate Insights Themes

Over the past few months, I’ve covered key industry trends in Corporate Insights, and this webinar is an extension of those conversations.

• Small Meetings as the Future of Business Travel – With 30% of corporate travel budgets now spent on team meetings rather than traditional sales trips, how are companies adapting? (I explored this in our August 26 edition.)
• The Battle Between Loyalty & Personalization – Corporate travelers love their loyalty perks, but travel programs struggle to tailor experiences to individual needs. What’s the next evolution? (See my September 5 issue.)
• AI & the Future of Travel – AI isn’t just a trend; it’s reshaping corporate travel in ways we couldn’t imagine five years ago. (If you missed my October 11 deep dive on AI, now’s your chance to catch up!)

This is your chance to gain the strategies, tools, and insights needed to future-proof your travel program!? We’re taking all these insights and bringing them to life in this live event.

The Details – Mark Your Calendar!        

Date: February 25, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM EST

Where: Online

REGISTER NOW:

https://okt.to/EwDnlt

Let’s navigate the future of corporate travel together. See you there!