2024 proved to be a steady year for business travel, with a majority of organizations reporting an increase in their travel spend compared to the previous year. With this post-pandemic stabilization grew a sense of cautious optimism and an increased focus on innovation. Notably, topics that highlighted the latest technologies or offered improvements to legacy systems were of particular interest for those within the corporate travel space.
As you prepare your travel program for the new year ahead, here are key insights for travel managers from our most popular articles throughout 2024.
The need for tech-driven innovation in travel was a central theme at the 2024 GBTA Convention, especially as the Direct Travel team debuted Avenir, our next-gen travel tech solution. The announcement spurred great interest in the partners behind Avenir, including Spotnana. Travelers and managers alike wanted to know more about how Spotnana is building a modern infrastructure for the travel industry, and why their unique architecture enables greater growth and innovation. Heading into the new year, we encourage you to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop with how Direct Travel and Spotnana are building travel programs fit for the future through Avenir.
Full Speed Ahead for Business Travel
This year, rising budgets and interest in technology fueled organizations forward, and travel programs largely benefited from this growth mindset. The resources that were the most useful for busy travel professionals were those that focused on the importance of high-touch service paired with innovative tech solutions.
For the Direct Travel team, 2024 also ushered in the introduction of Avenir, our seamless solution for business travel, expense, and group meeting needs. With 2025 about to begin, count on hearing even more about Avenir’s advancements in the coming months.
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