Aurelie Duprez shares perspectives on the Long Lake / Amex GBT deal and what it means for travel managers and procurement teams evaluating contracts, partnerships, and program strategy.

Charlie Bacharach shares several key observations following participation at the TAMS | Travel & Meeting Society Ignite 2026 event, including the pressing need for new talent, the promise of AI-driven innovation, and the industry’s crucial role in social responsibility.

Duty of care is no longer just about knowing where travelers are — it’s about deciding whether they should be there in the first place.

In our recent “Flash Insight” poll, participants pointed to a growing focus on real-time risk visibility. With ongoing disruptions — from airspace restrictions to regional instability — leading travel programs are shifting from tracking risk to designing around it. Read more on the shifts we’re seeing across the industry.