Christopherson Business Travel

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to everyone who works so hard to keep the world moving forward. ✈️ 🌎 And to those who are working today, an extra thanks to you! 👩‍✈️👷‍♂️

08/28/2024

Corporate events are more than opportunities—they're strategic investments critical to achieving your business goals. 🤝 Click below to learn how Christopherson's meetings & events division, Andavo Meetings & Incentives, helps ensure that your events deliver maximum return on investment. 📈

https://www.cbtravel.com/post/meetings-and-events-guide

08/26/2024

Christopherson CEO Mike Cameron in a recent BTN article:

"[Companies] want their travelers to have a modern consumer-like experience just like they do in the rest of their lives. [They also] want them to have a high-touch, concierge-like experience in terms of service."

TMCs compete for largely untapped SME business segment as the latter chases cost containment, security and traveler experience.

08/26/2024

Even companies with midsized travel budgets have leverage. Business Travel News recently talked with our CEO, Mike Cameron, about the value of the SME market.

Check out the article below.

Midsize budgets are no barrier to big travel management strategies.

08/20/2024

Industry experience. Personal service. Travel tech. Come see how Christopherson is different.

08/15/2024

Give your most notable travelers a white glove experience with our VIP-dedicated team. With a designated VIP email and phone number, your travelers get exclusive and priority assistance as well as premium-level concierge service. As a VIP traveler you can expect:

-Priority call handling
-Premium hotel advocacy
-Deluxe ground transport services
-VIP-dedicated travel team

08/12/2024

As American Airlines works to rebuild relationships with TMCs, it seems many are ready to accept the airline's olive branch. 🕊

"We want to give them every opportunity to try to build the trust back," Mike Cameron, CEO of Christopherson, told Travel Weekly.

Click below to learn what else he had to say about American Airlines and its failed NDC strategy.

The airline says it's looking to rebuild relationships with travel agencies; their CEOs are cautiously optimistic about re-engagement.

08/12/2024

Christopherson's CEO, Mike Cameron, recently sat down for an interview at the GBTA Broadcast Studio. 🎤 🎥 Watch what he has to say about the ever-changing corporate travel industry, Andavo—Christopherson's innovative new travel management platform, and what we're working on for the future. 🌟

Mike Cameron, CEO at Christopherson at GBTA Convention 2024 | Atlanta to explore business travel news and industry updates.

08/08/2024

Quiz time! What year did electronic reservations for airlines begin? It's probably much earlier than you think.

Since their inception, airline reservation systems have significantly shaped how we travel, and as technology has grown, they evolved to be faster and more user-friendly. Here’s a comprehensive look at the origins and evolution of airline reservation systems over time.

08/06/2024

Two-thirds of business travelers prefer a rental car over other transportation, citing convenience as the primary reason.

How is your company's rental car policy?

07/30/2024

About 10 percent of Americans have had their medications confiscated while traveling. Click below for some tips on getting yours through airport security without problems.

https://www.cbtravel.com/post/your-guide-to-flying-with-medication

07/26/2024

It hasn't been exactly smooth sailing for NDC since it rolled out. Still, there are reasons to be hopeful. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the system and how it's faring one year in.

Here’s an overview of how NDC has fared one year in, focusing on how airlines are using it and the pros and cons of this modernized interface.

07/24/2024

Congratulations to Salt Lake City for winning the bid for the 2034 Winter Olympics! It has been our pleasure to serve the delegation who represented Utah so well, and we're excited to have the Olympics return.

The Winter Games will return to their 2002 site in the Utah capital.

07/23/2024

Our rich 70-year legacy of professional services combined with our experience in building great travel tech has put us in the perfect position to create an industry-leading human and digital travel management platform. We are software AND a service! Want to learn more? Look for the pink shoes at GBTA or come to booth 4819!

07/23/2024

The first day of was a huge success! 🙌 If you haven't stopped by yet, come find us at booth 4819—next to the business lounge—for a freshly made milkshake, delicious Crumbl cookies 🍪, a custom luggage tag, and the chance to win two round-trip tickets from Delta Air Lines. 🛩 We'd love to tell you all about our new travel platform, Andavo!

07/22/2024

Today at , we were proud to announce Andavo—our modern, fully integrated travel management platform.

Built in-house from the ground up, Andavo will provide a convenient, integrated experience for travelers, travel managers, and travel advisors.

As both a professional services and leader, we couldn’t be more excited to show the world what we're capable of!

Built in-house from the ground up, Andavo will provide a convenient, integrated experience for travelers, travel managers, and travel advisors.

07/20/2024

We can't wait for GBTA to start next week! See you in Atlanta! ✨

07/19/2024

A worldwide technology outage impacting airlines, medical services, banks, and other industries is causing significant disruptions at airports. For those customers affected, Christopherson travel advisors are ready to assist you.

A patchwork of airlines around the world are grounded or have resorted to manual processes and long lines are forming at airports as a software update by cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike goes wrong, crippling transportation, media, hospitals and other businesses relying on the technology.

07/11/2024

Swing by our booth at GBTA for a sweet surprise from our valued client 🍪. See you there to talk travel and treats. You won’t want to miss out! ✈️

07/09/2024

🌟Exciting giveaway!🌟
Stop by booth 4819 at GBTA for your chance to win two round-trip tickets with Delta Air Lines. ✈️
See you soon, and best of luck!🍀

07/04/2024

Wherever your travels take you this holiday, we hope you have a good one.

07/02/2024

Let’s talk top business travel cities.

It’s not just about practicality—these destinations also offer unique experiences that make business travel even more enjoyable.

Did your favorite US city make the list?

https://www.cbtravel.com/post/top-10-u-s-cities-for-business-travel

06/27/2024

We’ve been hard at work preparing for a big reveal at GBTA. Find us at booth 4819 to see what all the fuss is about.

06/26/2024

Christopherson is one of the first TMCs in North America to upgrade to Travelport+ and its continually expanding NDC content. Click below to read a Q&A with their experts and ours to learn more about these improvements.

https://www.cbtravel.com/post/travelport-upgrades-and-ndc-content-expansion-10-questions-answered

06/25/2024

We're honored to make Travel Weekly's 2024 Power List of the world's biggest sellers of travel ✨ ✨ ✨

Check out the full list here: https://www.travelweekly.com/power-list-2024

06/24/2024

To help accommodate the surge in passport demand after the pandemic, the U.S. Department of State announced plans to build six more passport agencies in the following cities: Salt Lake City, Utah; Kansas City, Missouri.; Orlando, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; San Antonio, Texas, and Cincinnati, Ohio. 🙌

The new agencies will provide same-day services to travelers with urgent travel needs.

Salt Lake City will be getting a passport agency, allowing travelers to go in person to update or apply for a passport, the U.S. Department of State announced. It's a move Sen. Mitt Romney has been asking the State Department to do for the last three years.

06/21/2024

Going to the GBTA convention? Come create your custom, aluminum luggage tag at booth 4819, on the house. We’ll see you in Atlanta next month!

06/18/2024

Taking a business trip with coworkers can be a great chance to get to know them better and grow professionally. 🙌 But sometimes traveling with a colleague is not all smooth sailing. From sorting out travel logistics to keeping work-life balance in check, here are some tips to make sure your next corporate adventure goes off without a hitch. ✈️ 🙂 🌍

https://www.cbtravel.com/post/tips-for-traveling-with-coworkers

06/13/2024

This week, some of our account managers were in Washington D.C. for the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit. 💼 They engaged with members of Congress to advocate for pro-business travel policies, discussed upcoming government actions and their impact on our industry, and learned about current and future travel issues. 🌎 🛩 Thank you for all your hard work!

Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

06/11/2024

By examining hidden costs in your company’s travel program, you can uncover substantial savings and improve efficiency. 💰 📈 Click below to learn four key ways that Christopherson Business Travel consistently helps clients save money. 🌟

https://www.cbtravel.com/post/maximize-your-travel-program-4-ways-to-avoid-overspending