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01/24/2025

From live language translation to boosting productivity and extracting actionable insights from data, our tech experts discuss the biggest opportunities that AI presents for business travel. 🎥

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/4gB9YTk

01/23/2025

Explore the endless possibilities of GenAI in travel! Leveraging it's benefits, CWT makes your business trips smoother and more personalized. Learn more in our latest white paper and try it for your next trip!
https://bit.ly/4980ueM

01/22/2025

From rollercoaster highs to stabilizing trends, global hotel room rates are projected to grow moderately in the post-pandemic era. 🌍 From the rebound-driven surge in Asia-Pacific to the inflation-stirred growth in Latin America, every region has a story to tell. Want to decode the future of business travel costs? Dive into the insights from the CWT GBTA Global Business Travel Forecast. 👇

Understand future pricing in air, hotel and ground transportation to build and budget your travel program.

01/20/2025

**BREAKING NEWS**

We're hiring experienced Travel Counselors for remote positions across the U.S.
If you have recent extensive experience with Sabre GDS and are looking for a new and exciting challenge in 2025, this could be the job for you!

Find out more and apply now: https://bit.ly/42liWQx

01/20/2025

AI technology is changing the way we approach business travel, improving both agent productivity and traveler experiences. Join our experts as they chart an innovative path forward: https://bit.ly/4gB9YTk

Where do you think the greatest opportunities for AI in business travel lie?

Have attitudes to Gen-AI reached Gartner’s trough of disillusionment? How does its potential differ from other emerging tech applications in corporate travel?

01/15/2025

Workforce shifts like remote work, the gig economy, and "bleisure" travel are driving change in business travel. By 2040, up to 22% of the global workforce could engage in business travel. It’s time to rethink policies for agility, well-being, and compliance.

Discover three key workforce trends shaping the future of travel policies. Learn how to design a travel policy that aligns with evolving employee needs and business goals. Stay ahead with CWT’s expert insights.

01/13/2025

Is Generative AI just another buzzword, or can it revolutionize the travel industry? Dive into our latest video series featuring CWT's tech experts as they discuss the current state of play and AI’s potential to transform business travel.

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01/08/2025

Are you looking for improved budget planning and cost management? The 2025 Global Business Travel Forecast, published by CWT and GBTA | Global Business Travel Association, is designed to assist businesses in evaluating the market and explore where prices are heading in 2025 and the drivers of change.

Here's what is forecast:
✈️Average airfare ticket prices = $705
🛏️Average hotel daily rate = $165
🚗Average car rental daily rate = $46.50
🎟️Average cost per attendee per day for meetings and events = $169

Read the full report and dive into the evolving trends, drivers of change and how to re-evaluate your strategy for 2025.

Understand future pricing in air, hotel and ground transportation to build and budget your travel program.

01/08/2025

dss+ has appointed CWT as its global business travel partner, supporting travel needs across 25 markets worldwide. This first-time consolidation leverages CWT’s strong partnerships and “follow-the-sun” service model, ensuring 24/7 traveler support and streamlined operations. Together, we aim to enhance travel efficiency, sustainability, and value for dss+ employees.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wa0NRW

CWT has been appointed the global business travel partner for dss+, a leading provider of transformational operations management consulting services. CWT will support the business travel needs of dss+ employees across 25 markets around the world.

01/07/2025

Feeling behind on adopting Gen AI? You’re not alone—and you’re not late. CWT’s Chief Architect explains how AI is reshaping corporate travel management, from streamlining operations to crafting better traveler experiences. Learn the difference between everyday AI and game-changing innovations, and discover why collaboration is key to unlocking AI's true potential.

Ready to integrate AI into your travel program? Start your journey here:

A McKinsey survey finds a whopping 91% of workers use Gen AI in their working lives. This figure begs the question: are employees using Gen AI faster than their organizations can keep up?

01/06/2025

Don’t spend time calling or emailing about travel changes. Use our fast, efficient messaging service for business trip adjustments. Learn more now: https://bit.ly/4980ueM

01/02/2025

Start the new year off on the right foot. Customers say Price Optimization is "a no brainer!" and we agree!

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12/27/2024

If your New Year's resolution is to find a then look no further! CWT has vacancies across it's global operations and we're looking for talented, driven people to join our team. Search and now: https://careers.mycwt.com/

12/23/2024

We’re proud to announce that CWTSatoTravel has been ranked the #1 overall travel company employer for veterans and military spouses by the 2024 Military Times “Best for Vets Rankings” - for the second year in a row!

Additionally, Military Friendly recognized us as:
🏆 #1 in the Top 10 Military Spouse Employers
🏅 #3 in the Top 10 Military Friendly Employers overall, awarding us Gold status

At CWTSatoTravel, we’re committed to supporting veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through programs like Skillbridge, MSEP, and more. We’re honored to create opportunities for those who serve and their families to thrive beyond their military careers.

💼 Learn more about our dedication to military hiring here: https://bit.ly/4h0T0ht

12/19/2024

We are proud to share that CWTSatoTravel has been recognized by the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA) during a special ceremony at the Harry S. Truman State Department building. This award highlights our ‘unwavering commitment, innovative approaches, and outstanding performance’ in supporting SPEHA’s critical mission: bringing Americans wrongfully detained overseas back home safely.

This honor is a testament to the tireless dedication of our SPEHA team, led by Habib Seraj and Michelle Campbell, and the hands-on care of Client Executives like Shauna Freeman, and Annette Alvelo.

As SPEHA noted, our Family Travel Program provides vital support to families advocating for their loved ones, ensuring they can travel to Washington, D.C., and beyond to advance their cases.

We are deeply grateful for this acknowledgment and remain steadfast in our commitment to serving with care in even the most challenging circumstances.
Thank you to SPEHA and to our incredible CWTSatoTravel team for making this possible!

📸 Check out moments from the ceremony below.

12/19/2024

From dynamic data analysis like we’ve never seen before to making travelers and agents hyper-productive , where do the greatest opportunities lie for AI in business travel?

CWT’s Leonidas Constantinou, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Xiaolan Sha, Senior Director of Data Science, Gordon Coale, Head of Enterprise Architecture, and Chief Architect Matthew Newton chart a path forward.

Have attitudes to Gen-AI reached Gartner’s trough of disillusionment? How does its potential differ from other emerging tech applications in corporate travel?

12/18/2024

As workforce trends evolve, designing travel policies requires agility and foresight. The rise of remote work, gig economy growth, and the "bleisure" boom are reshaping business travel. Companies must adapt to these shifts, balancing employee well-being, compliance, and organizational agility. Learn how these trends could impact the future of business travel by 2040:

Discover three key workforce trends shaping the future of travel policies. Learn how to design a travel policy that aligns with evolving employee needs and business goals. Stay ahead with CWT’s expert insights.

12/17/2024

Get the best price no matter when you book. Price Optimization's AI technology uses predictive analytics to pinpoint the ideal time to ticket and continually search for price drops until 24 hours prior to departure. Learn how it can save you up to 3% today!
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