Revolutionize Your Travel Data Reporting with Areka: The Only Platform-Agnostic Experts

Revolutionize Your Travel Data Reporting with Areka: The Only Platform-Agnostic Experts [Paris, 19 July 2024] – In today’s fast-paced business environment, having accurate, insightful data at your fingertips is crucial for making informed decisions. Areka is proud to announce that we are the only consulting firm in the business travel industry that is completely platform-agnostic, offering […]

Navigating the evolving landscape of corporate-TMC relationships, A new era begins…

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Corporate-TMC Relationships, A New Era Begins The landscape of corporate relationships with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) continues to evolve, as demonstrated by NDC, the recent acquisition announcement between American Express GBT and CWT, as well as new technology solutions. While some aspects have reverted to pre-pandemic norms, many others have […]

Navigating TMC consolidation webinar replay

Navigating TMC Consolidation Webinar In case you missed our recent webinar: “Navigating TMC Consolidation-Essential Insights for Travel Buyers,” the replay is available. In this 60-minute webinar, Areka leaders shared insights on the following topics: The underlying factors driving TMC consolidation and acquisitions Key success factors crucial for navigating TMC consolidations and acquisitions effectively Common challenges […]

Top 10 list of what to do as you assess risk and secure your travel program

Top 10 list of what to do as you assess risk and secure your travel program Mitigating Risk and Navigating Travel Marketplace Acquisitions; Top 10 list of what to do as you assess risk and secure your travel program. By Wendy Prewitt, Areka North America, Client Engagements When GBT announced their intent to acquire CWT, […]

Why run a TMC review before an RFP

Why run a TMC review before an RFP Situated at the heart of the business travel value chain, the Travel Management Company (TMC) plays a key role in helping businesses achieve their goals of service quality, cost control, traveler safety, and sustainability. Furthermore, the added value of TMCs is expanding as their mission becomes increasingly […]

Areka’s Top 10 Bets for 2024

Areka’s Top 10 Bets for 2024 The beginning of another year brings anticipation and excitement; it also invites speculation about the direction our industry will take. At AREKA , we’ve distilled our collective wisdom and foresight into a list of the top 10 bets for business travel in 2024. In this year’s bets, we’ll navigate […]

Insights from Grand Live du Voyage d’Affaires 2024

Insights from Grand Live du Voyage d’Affaires 2024 If you didn’t catch it, Aurelie Duprez, Founding Partner of AREKA, joined the Grand Live du Voyage d’Affaires 2024 earlier this month to explore the current trends influencing business travel. Get a quick recap of her insights in this video, now equipped with English subtitles. Read additional […]

This is what unbiased support looks like

This is what unbiased support looks like Delivering true objectivity in client support! 🌐 Excited to share transparently that out of the last 15 bids we supported, our clients chose a diverse selection of Travel Management Companies (TMC). Actions speak louder than words and our commitment to unbiased advice stands strong! 💼 Read additional insights […]

Valuable insights and initial field feedback

NDC: Valuable insights and initial field feedback Since its inception, NDC has presented challenges for buyers and Travel Managers, often associated with additional costs and content accessibility issues. With airlines undergoing shifts in distribution channels, buyers must grasp how to streamline their purchasing processes. At the recent GBTA | France Carrefour des Échanges Travel & […]

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Charlie Bacharach, Senior Vice President of North America

Charlie Bacharach is Senior Vice President of North America, for Areka, based in New York. He has spent the last 20 years helping clients to advance their corporate travel programs by introducing new technologies, implementing innovative practices, and aligning mobility solutions to the needs of corporations and other organizations. His expertise extends to program design, booking tools and travel technology, supplier management and sourcing, as well as project management and change management.

Charlie has an established record of rapidly growing and scaling businesses in the travel sector, while delivering world-class services and project execution to his global clientele. Having held executive leadership positions with Orbitz for Business, Travel Leaders Corporate and Egencia, he has helped hundreds of companies transform their management of corporate travel spend, from first-time program implementations to global standardization of processes and procedures.

When he is not helping clients solve their travel management challenges, Charlie practices yoga and martial arts. He also enjoys golf, cooking and following New York-based sports teams. Though his wife and two children are pressing him to modernize his playlist, Charlie continues to be a die-hard fan of the Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, and the Rolling Stones.