Christopherson Business Travel

06/04/2026

📋 Travel policies are only effective when employees actually follow them.

According to GBTA research, the most common travel policy violations aren't excessive spending or unauthorized upgrades. Instead, they're often tied to traveler booking behavior:

• Booking outside required channels (35%)
• Staying at out-of-policy hotels (28%)
• Not booking preferred suppliers (25%)
• Not following expense policies (20%)

These trends highlight a challenge many travel managers face: balancing traveler flexibility with program compliance, cost control, and duty of care responsibilities.

When travelers book outside approved channels, organizations can lose visibility into trip activity, miss negotiated supplier savings, and face greater challenges supporting travelers during disruptions or emergencies.

The good news is that corporate travel policies are becoming more traveler-centric. Many organizations are rethinking their approach by simplifying policies, leveraging technology to guide booking decisions, and focusing on traveler experience alongside compliance.

Want to see what else is changing in corporate travel policy management?

Read our latest blog for key findings from GBTA's research and what they mean for travel programs moving forward. Link in the comments below.

06/02/2026

Great conversations, fresh insights, and meaningful connections are happening at ProcureCon Travel! ✈️

The Christopherson team is meeting with travel procurement leaders and joining sessions focused on the future of managed travel, traveler experience, and smarter program strategy.

If you’re here, stop by booth 512 in the next few hours to talk through your program, see our Andavo platform in action, and grab a Starbucks gift card. We'd love to share ideas, answer questions, and explore what's next for your travel program.

05/28/2026

🎉 We’ve partnered with Airbnb to support corporate travel programs with more accommodation options—while keeping policy, visibility, and support front and center.

With access to millions of listings worldwide, this partnership helps organizations better support extended assignments, project-based travel, and group trips without adding complexity to their managed travel program.

“Corporate travel is about crafting an experience that supports the way people live and work while away from home,” said Mike Cameron, Chairman of the Board at Christopherson. “Partnering with Airbnb allows us to offer our clients more solutions that align with unique traveler needs and ever-evolving corporate policies.”

Learn more about our partnership in the comments below.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 Their sacrifice is a legacy of courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication that will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, we remember those who made our freedoms possible and extend our deepest gratitude to the heroes and their loved ones.

05/22/2026

Not all airline agreements are created equal. ✈️ From corporate sales agreements to master service agreements and small business programs, each option comes with different requirements, benefits, and levels of flexibility.

Understanding the differences can help travel managers:

✔️ Maximize savings
✔️ Align agreements with travel volume
✔️ Improve supplier strategy
✔️ Support traveler satisfaction

Swipe through to explore the key characteristics of each agreement type and see which approach may best fit your organization’s travel program.

05/21/2026

In a recent Business Travel News article featuring Christopherson VP Jeff Madsen, he puts it simply: “Policy used to live in a document. Now it’s configuration.”

As SME travel programs scale, technology is becoming the engine that guides behavior, drives compliance, and shapes the traveler experience in real time.

Read the full article 👇

As small and midsized enterprises continuing to expand globally, many of their travel policies are becoming more sophisticated and in some cases embedded into booking, expense and risk management systems. Some also are becoming more& #1...

05/14/2026

We’re heading to ProcureCon Travel!

Join us in Denver to see how full-service travel and frictionless tech can drastically improve your travel program.

Stop by Booth 512. We’d love to connect.

05/12/2026

Airline baggage fees have climbed again in recent months. And for business travel programs, those “small” increases add up fast.

From JetBlue to Delta to United, major carriers have raised checked bag fees across the board in 2026—driven by rising fuel costs and a continued push toward ancillary revenue. The result is higher trip costs, less predictability, and more pressure on travel budgets.

So what can travel managers do about it?

➡️ Update policies to reflect new fee structures
➡️ Track ancillary spend more closely
➡️ Reevaluate bundled fares vs. à la carte pricing
➡️ Maximize supplier agreements and negotiated benefits

The takeaway: baggage fees are more than a traveler inconvenience. They’re also a growing line item that needs active management.

Read the full breakdown and what it means for your program in our article. Link in comments below 👇

05/06/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the people who make travel happen—seamlessly, strategically, and with a human touch.

Happy Global Travel Advisor Day to the incredible advisors who go above and beyond every day to support travelers, solve challenges, and create better journeys from start to finish. ✈️

At Christopherson, we’re proud to work alongside advisors who bring expertise, care, and innovation to every trip whether it’s navigating disruptions, optimizing programs, or delivering meaningful travel experiences.

Your impact moves businesses forward.

Thank you for everything you do. 💙

05/05/2026

⚽ 🏆 The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring global excitement. And with it, significant disruption to business travel.

From June 12 through July 19, organizations can expect higher costs, limited availability, and increased congestion across key U.S. cities.

So how can you stay ahead?

✔️ Avoid high-impact cities when possible
✔️ Book earlier than usual
✔️ Build flexibility into every itinerary
✔️ Prepare for rising costs
✔️ Communicate proactively with travelers
✔️ Lean on your TMC for real-time support

The companies that plan ahead will have options. The ones that don’t will face constraints.

👇 Link in comments for more information.