Industry Insights
Hotel RFPs: Worthwhile or Waste of Time?
Say the words “request for proposal” and anyone familiar with the term will probably shudder. No matter the business or end goal, RFPs usually signify the initiation of a process that will take a lot of time and a lot of organization before the end goal is achieved. A hotel request for proposal is no…
READ MOREVirtual Card Programs: Why Your Travel Program Should Move Toward Digital
Saying ‘there’s an app for that’ used to be a way of implying that a process or a company was on the cutting edge. As smartphones have embedded themselves more and more into our everyday lives, though, having an app for everything is more an expectation than a surprise. We can use an app to…
READ MOREBeyond the Board Room: 2018 Meeting Trends
It sounds crazy to believe that we are almost midway through 2018. As we hone in on the second part of the year, there are some definite meeting trends and new incentive ideas becoming more prominent in 2018. As any event or meeting planner can confirm, the details that go into successfully pulling off an…
READ MOREHow to Optimize Your Incentive Program
When it comes to designing an incentive program, how does your company go about it? Chances are, if you’re relying on cash as your primary motivational tactic, there’s potential to do a lot better. Carrousel Travel recently hosted a Motivation Forum featuring Lantern Group president and behavioral scientist Kurt Nelson, Ph.D. As an expert in…
READ MOREWhat Happens to Lost Luggage During Business Travel?
Losing luggage during business travel (well, any type of travel) is at the top of the list when it comes to inconveniences. Watching the luggage slowly tumble down the airport conveyor belt, as piece-by-piece is claimed, without seeing yours appear? There is a very specific sinking feeling that arises in the stomach as you come…
READ MORE4 Ideas for Companies of Any Size to Engage In Corporate Social Responsibility
Each generation brings a different set of ideals and expectations to the culture as a whole. And from shopping habits to workplace environments, one of the biggest shifts to come in recent years is around corporate social responsibility (or CSR), and how it relates to incentive travel. Corporate social responsibility is a term open to…
READ MORE3 Reasons to Use a Travel Management Company (TMC) for Business Travel
When it comes to business travel, it’s tempting for organizations to find ways to do it themselves. Just a Google search reveals plenty of websites claiming to have the lowest prices for everything from hotels to flights to ground transportation. What can a travel management company (or TMC) offer that a little Googling can’t? Honestly?…
READ MOREHow Will REAL ID Impact Your Travel Program?
2018 is bringing many changes in a variety of ways. Including how we travel. January saw the implementation of the final phase of the federal REAL ID Act program (established in 2005). The Homeland Security initiative established security standards for identification sources, like driver’s licenses, and gave states a timeframe in which to become compliant.…
READ MOREDestination Team Building for Virtual Coworkers
One of the key pieces of any successful business is a team that works well together. While most of us don’t get to pick our coworkers any more than we get to pick our family, traditional work environments provide plenty of opportunities to build relationships. From simple daily interactions to organized office parties, it’s natural…
READ MOREBringing Efficiency to Business Travel: Hot Takes from SAP Concur Fusion
SAP Concur Fusion is a major conference in the field of business travel and corporate travel. For companies like Carrousel, it gives us the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in travel technology and new ideas. In short, an event that gives us the tools to serve you better. One of the best parts…
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