Entries by Benny Yonovich

How to Create a Badass Business Travel Policy

Now that the new year has begun and your holiday hangover has worn off, it’s time to refresh your corporate travel policy or to create one from scratch. There are several things to keep in mind when coming up with an effective policy that will maintain balance between company needs and employee satisfaction. Read on […]

5 Ways to Cut Business Travel Costs

As a travel manager, you’re no doubt well aware of how critical corporate travel can be to your company’s business. I mean, if the title of this article had been “5 Reasons to Stop Business Travel,” you’d probably be pretty bummed out, since that would put you out of a job! Lucky for you, the […]

Top 5 Business Hotels in NYC

Top 5 Business Hotels in NYC If a free trip to the city that never sleeps isn’t enough to keep your employees happy, an awesome hotel to stay in while they’re there should do the trick. We’ve come up with a list of the best business hotels in New York City so you can suggest […]

Why Every Business Should Have A Travel Program

Why Every Business Should Have A Travel Program Noise canceling headphones? Check. Passport? Check. Travel program? Not so much…   Whatever the size of your company, startup, or scale up, business travel will inevitably be one of your management challenges. Unfortunately, many growing companies don’t have a clear travel program in place. And this can […]

To Pre-Pay Or Not To Pre-Pay? That Is The Question…

The problem with business travel – particularly hotel stays – is that there’s too much choice. Not just concerning the inclusion of breakfast, airport transfers, and proximity to company offices/conference venues – but how the darn thing gets paid for.   We can pay online, in person, on arrival, at checkout, or have someone else […]

Leave Your Heart in San Francisco

SF, Frisco, San Fran, City by the Bay, Golden Gate City. What makes this Northern California city unique is its mix of old and new. Home to tech giants like Twitter, Uber, Airbnb, and Fitbit (to name just a few) as well as some of the West Coast’s most historic sites, the city manages to […]

Vancouver, Eh?

Vancouver is a place of contrasts. Frequently referred to as one of the world’s most livable cities, it’s definitely got a lot going for it. It seems to have everything in balance: urban life with rural tranquility; a diverse ethnic mix; upmarket tastes without being pretentious or snobbish.   No surprise then, that it’s becoming […]

Berlin: Alles Ist Gut!

If you’ve never been to Berlin, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. It’s freaking beautiful. It oozes charm, history, diversity, and modernity. Often in the same hundred yards.   It’s the perfect fusion of the past, present, and future. A forward-thinking creative city that’s actively courting innovators and entrepreneurs from all over the world. But […]

London Calling: Pass The Time On Your Company’s Dime

London. It’s an entire nation in its own right (with an 8 million-strong population: about the same as Switzerland). It’s got a truly international, multicultural vibe that’s unlike anywhere else in Britain. Even in the face of adversity and uncertainty, it remains an important global city for all kinds of businesses.   If you’re lucky […]

Raise Your Game: Travel Management In A High Growth Business

  Success! Your company’s just raised a fresh round of funding. Things are about to get very busy, right… about…now! When there’s money in the bank, growth can happen very quickly. It goes with the territory. Startups are under an obligation to demonstrate tangible growth to their investors, which almost always means a fresh string […]