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The BTA Pulse | Business Travel Faces Rising Costs, Sustainability Challenges and Border Delays
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
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In this episode of The BTA Pulse, hosts Clive Wratten and Andrew Clark cover a hot couple of weeks for the Business Travel Association, in more ways than one.
Clive's been all over the airwaves discussing Heathrow drop-off charges, following RAC research into rising costs for the travelling public, while Andrew unpacks Edinburgh's new 5% h...
Linking the Travel Industry | Omio Accelerates Global Growth with Rail Europe Acquisition
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
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The BTA Pulse | Border Chaos, Major Conference News and Big Changes in Business Travel
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
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In this episode of The BTA Pulse, hosts Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke bring you the latest from the Business Travel Association — because summer or not, business travel cracks on.
Top of the agenda is the continued frustration around EES at European borders, along with the news that ETIAS — the €20 pre-travel authorisation — has been delayed i...
No Jet Stress | Business Aviation CEO Shannon Weidekamp at Unbridled Air (Part 2)
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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel. Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation LeadersÂ
In short episode, Shannon shifts gears from discussing crew wellness and corporate aviation standards to her passion as an educator. She highlights how her company, Unbridled Air, ac...
The BTA Pulse | BTA Advances Accreditation and Industry Collaboration
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
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The latest edition of the BTA Pulse reflects on the momentum following the Business Travel Show, where the BTA launched its new Accreditation programme — a significant step forward in recognising professionalism, standards and best practice across the business travel sector. Andrew and Clive discuss the strong response from members, buyers and suppliers, alongside the wider conversations sha...
The BTA Pulse | Airline Distribution Challenges, Accessibility, Talent and Border Delays
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
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In this episode of The BTA Pulse, Clive and Andrew recap a busy fortnight for the Business Travel Association, starting with our Aviation Conference, which brought together 80 delegates from across airlines and the TMC community. Key outcomes include a new action group tackling ADMs - long overdue conversations around the cost and inefficiency affecting both airlines a...
What's Up in Business Travel | Business Events Sector Worth $1.3T
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 23 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
Business events sector worth $1.3TAir France, Airbus found guiltyIndia approves $1 billion fund to help airlinesInternational airfares hit a seven-week lowBCD Travel breach raises cybersecurity concernsEurope struggles with EES rolloutTravelport taps Cognizant and AnthropicPhilippine Airlines joins oneworldJuniper Group acquires DeemExpedia Group to acquire CarTra...The BTA Pulse | Focus on Industry Growth, Rail Engagement & Hotel Levy
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
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Bringing you up to speed on a continued busy period for the Business Travel Association, and of course our industry.Clive Wratten, CEO & Andrew Clarke, Commercial Director, welcome new additions and direction to the BTA Executive Board, discuss the Partner Board revival success, plus Gen BTA’s latest event highlights, recent podcast release and the benefits and opp...The BTA Pulse | Business Travel Leaders Tackle Finance Innovation and the UK Visitor Levy
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
In this episode of The BTA Pulse, Clive and Andrew reflect on a busy conference season, including the ITM conference in Brighton and their joint finance event with BEAM, covering topics like e-invoicing, virtual cards, and open banking.
With aviation and people & talent conferences still to come, the diary remains full. The pair also turn their attention to the bigger p...
What's Up in Business Travel | JD Power: Airline Satisfaction Up Despite Industry Pressures
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 20 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
JD Power: Airline Satisfaction Up Despite Industry PressuresAmexGBT to go private in $6.3 billion dealMemorial Day travel set to hit record levelsSouthwest bans humanoid robots onboard flightsAirlines cut flights as fuel prices surgeBoeing faces another major 737 Max crash payoutAirlines race to replace former Spirit...No Jet Stress | Business Aviation CEO Shannon Weidekamp at Unbridled Air (Part 1)
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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel. Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.
In this episode, Christopher talks about:
What's Up in Business Travel | Spirit Airlines Collapses After Four Decades in Aviation
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 18 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
Spirit Airlines shuts down after failed bailout talksAirlines move quickly to capture demand after spirit exitAmerican Airlines tightens rules on portable battery use onboardRecord-long DHS shutdown endsAirline Trade Group Asks for $2.5 BillionAir Europa to Add GDS FeeSouthwest reports transformed financial results in Q1Amer...The BTA Pulse | Industry Momentum Builds with Policy Wins and Talent Initiatives
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
In this episode, Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke catch up on a busy period for the BTA team, covering a packed agenda of events, industry wins and what's coming up. They discuss the Generation BTA Board's standout event at Eccles College, where over 200 students were introduced to careers in business travel, sponsored by British Airways. The team also reflects on Premier Inn's Th...
What's Up in Business Travel | Lufthansa Raises Distribution Fees
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 15 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
JetBlue explores strategic saleBleisure travel surge reshapes trip behaviorSpain upholds €64M fine against Airbnb Lufthansa raises distribution feesUnited expands premium strategyAirlines raise bag fees as fuel costs surgeUnited cuts capacity to prepare for prolonged fuel spikeIndian airlines object to free seat selection policyUbe...The BTA Pulse | Clive and Andrew Discuss Key Issues Shaping Business Travel This Spring
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
The episode covers the upcoming Accommodation, Meetings & Events Session, where hotel volumes, security and risk will be high on the agenda, alongside growing interest from across the sector. They also highlight the BTA’s continued lobbying on the proposed visitor levy, warning of the potential cost impact on corporates and the need for business travel voices to be heard.
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Linking the Travel Industry | Wizz Air Launches Wizz Link & Wizz Class
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
The BTA Pulse | Industry Pushback Grows Against Rising Travel Costs, New Levies, and Policy Changes
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
The latest BTA Pulse highlights key pressures in business travel and ongoing lobbying efforts. A central focus was the proposed overnight visitor levy, with the BTA and industry partners pushing for business travel exemption or a flat nightly charge instead of a percentage.
The upcoming Air Passenger Duty increase from 1 April was also raised, with continued campaigning against rising costs, p...
No Jet Stress | An AI Deep Dive with Gemma Paech
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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel. Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.
In this episode, Christopher talks about:
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What's Up in Business Travel | LaGuardia Collision Kills Crew, Injures Dozens
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 12 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
LaGuardia collision kills crew, injures dozensGlobal air travel demand set to double by 2050Travel agency fraud on the riseTSA staffing crisis threatens airport operationsGen Z business travelers frustrated but optimisticEuropean Airlines push back on green fuel mandatesIndia introduces passenger-friendly aviation reformsAirline booking surge...What's Up in Business Travel | Boeing Flags 737 MAX Wiring Issue
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 11 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
Rising fuel costs and disruptions pressure airlinesGlobal Entry reopens amid DHS shutdown Boeing flags 737 MAX wiring issue, delays deliveriesIndiGo surpasses 1,000 women pilots milestone Sabre adopts poison pill amid constellation stakeAir France-KLM misses emissions targets, faces penaltiesQantas settles COVID flight credits class actionAmexGBT growth d...Linking the Travel Industry | Qantas Sells Stake in Jetstar Japan
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
No Jet Stress | The Strategic Framework for High Frequency Business Travel
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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel. Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.
In this episode, Christopher talks about:
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Travel and HR leaders focused on sustainable performance.Executive travelers managing back-to-back travel cycles.Organizations serious about integrating wellbeing into travel policy.<...
What's Up in Business Travel | US Agency Air Sales Top $10B
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 9 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
U.S. Agency air sales top $10B in JanuaryU.S. llfts shelter-in-place advisory in Western MexicoOTAs continue heavy marketing spendingSpirit Airlines plans exit from bankruptcyBooking Holdings advances “Connected Trip” strategyAvelo bets on fleet changes to reach profitability Frontier slows growth in bid for profita...The BTA Pulse | Corporate Travel Summit Highlights TMCs’ Critical Role Amid Global Disruption and Policy Shifts
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Welcome to The BTA Podcast. In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.
In this episode of the BTA Pulse, Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke discuss the success of the recent Corporate Travel Summit, the impact of global events on business travel, and the crucial role of travel management companies in supporting organisations during times of disruption.
They also cover key industry issues including the proposed hotel levy, rail refund changes, and share u...
What's Up in Business Travel | United & JetBlue Expand Blue Sky Partnership
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 8 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
United & JetBlue expand Blue Sky partnershipNorth American On-Time performance reboundsAir Canada reports record Q4 and strong year resultsExpedia Group leans into AI and direct booking growthUnited to acquire O’Hare Gates from SpiritEurope’s Entry/Exit System causes airport delaysAir Transat exits U.S. marke...Linking the Travel Industry | Emirates in Massive Expansion Mode Looks to Hire 20,000 Staff
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
Linking the Travel Industry | Is IndiGo's Fine of $2M Just a Slap on the Wrist?
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
What's Up in Business Travel | AI Adoption Accelerates Across Hotels
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 6 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
AI adoption accelerates across hotelsWTTC issues stark warningEmbraer to build planes in IndiaExpedia Group cuts jobsARC launches orders-based reporting and settlement systemAmerican's indirect channel share 'Fully Restored'Navan to end Reed & Mackay BrandQantas divests its share in Jetstar JapanSouthwest launches assigned seatingAvelo launches credit...Linking the Travel Industry | Sabre Corporation Invests in BizTrip.AI
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
What's Up in Business Travel | Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 4 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion DealWinter Storm Triggers Record U.S. Flight Cancellations Trip.com Faces Antitrust Probe in ChinaARC Reports Record $100B in Airline Ticket SalesU.S. to Suspend Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 CountriesDelta Orders Boeing 787-10s as Bu...No Jet Stress | A Clinician's Perspective with Dr David Garley (Part 2)
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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel. Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.
In this episode, Christopher talks about:
Wearable Technology & Sleep Tracking (0:48 - 4:02)
Dr. Garley's perspective on wearable sleep devicesThe limitations of heart rate variability (HRV) monitoringWhy clinical symptoms matter more than device readingsThe t...Linking the Travel Industry | Lufthansa Taps Amadeus Nevio & Predictions for 2026
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
What's Up in Business Travel | Aeromexico Leads 2025 On-Time Performance Rankings
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 2 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
Aeromexico tops 2025 On-Time performanceHawaiian Airlines to invest $600MAvelo will downsizeREAL ID deadline nearsHilton cuts ties with Minnesota hotelBCD Travel & Delta Air Lines forge strategic partnershipLufthansa & Amadeus partnerEtraveli Group acquires WenrixAir India & AirBaltic enter codeshare agreementTSA expanding PreCheck touchless ID to 50 new airportsAlaska Airlin...Linking the Travel Industry | Italy Slams Ryanair With €225M Fine Over “Abusive” OTA Practices
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
What's Up in Business Travel | Qatar Airways Claims Top Spot as World’s Best Business Class in 2025
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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 1 of 2026. This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:
The World’s Best Business Class for 2025Spirit emerges & Delta holds top spotJFK-LAX is the top U.S. domestic route for 2025Italian antitrust regulator fines RyanairAmerican acquires stake in RepublicCvent acquires ON24Volaris & Viva Aerobus strike merger agreementIHCL & Millennium Hotels enter loyalty p.artner...Linking the Travel Industry | Top Stories of 2025 & Predictions for 2026
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
What's Up in Business Travel | Spirit Airlines in Merger Talks with Frontier
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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 51 of 2025. This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.
On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:
Spirit is in merger talks with FrontierGov't admits role in helicopter-plane collisionFAA accelerates $6B Air Traffic Control upgradeARC: November Air Sales declineNovember airfares fell more than 5%Spain fines AirbnbAir India partners...Linking the Travel Industry | Damian Hickey Discusses Travelport's Strategic Relationship with United Airlines
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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com
Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah
Stories covered on this podcast episode include:
In Conversation With | Susan Lichtenstein, Vice President, HQ Mobility & Founder of TAMS
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In Conversation With is a travel podcast where we speak with travel industry movers and shakers that are transforming business travel. Get insights into the company they represent and learn about how they are capitalizing on the future of travel.
In this episode we speak with Susan Lichtenstein, Vice President, HQ Mobility & Founder of TAMS.
An industry veteran, Susan has received numerous acknowledgements, including BTN’s 2009 Travel Manager of the Year, BTN’s 25 Most Influential in 2008, 2009 and 2020, and twice a BTN...
No Jet Stress | A Clinician's Tips on Sleep & High Performance with Dr David Garley
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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel. Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.
In this episode, Christopher talks about:
