Connections with BCD Travel
Connections is an ongoing conversation on the digital transformation of corporate travel, what it means to the travel program, and how travel buyers can take control and drive change. Visit BCDTravel.com/podcast to learn more.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH: Introducing BCD Invite
As the workforce evolves, companies are relying more and more on independent contractors, freelancers, consultants, and mobile professionals to travel on their behalf. However,…
HOT TAKE: Modern ways to integrate data
On this HOT TAKE, Miriam connects with Katie Scotti, Director, Partnerships & Integrations, to discuss how travel programs are consuming their own data via APIs. Katie illustra…
HOT TAKE: Unique solutions for unique programs
On this Connections HOT TAKE, Miriam connects with Simone Brownlee, Sr. Manager, Product Marketing, and discusses the BCD Marketplace (formerly known as SolutionSource). Simone…
It's available... use it!
We all keep hearing about "the digital transformation of managed travel" but what does that really mean? After all, every TMC has a variety of digital products and solutions, r…
Reporting up: What story are you telling your executives?
The concept of reporting up isn't new. On this episode, Amy Dalton, Senior Vice President, connects with Chad and Miriam on the best ways to formulate a communication plan and …
John Snyder: A legacy of leadership
On May 11th, we announced that John Snyder, BCD Travel’s President & CEO, would be retiring after 30+ years with the company, and former BCD CFO, Stephan Baars, will assume th…
Get organized: Take control with Digital Invoice Management
Payment & expense was recently named as one of the top friction points for travelers, based on a BCD Travel research report. Alissa Merlino, Director, Global Solutions Engineer…
HOT TAKE: Advito's Sustainable Collaboration Practice
In this Connections HOT TAKE, Chad connects with Erin Singleton, Sr. Director, Marketing, about Advito's Sustainable Collaboration Practice. Erin discusses what the collaborati…
Sustainability: It's more than being green, it's in our DNA
Sustainability is on the tip of everyone's tongue these days - but what does it really mean to BCD, to travel programs, and to travelers? Chad and Miriam connect with Olivia Ru…
The state of the industry with Rossana Martin
Each quarter, we'll be talking to a BCD senior leader about the state of the travel industry, discuss what we're hearing and how BCD is meeting our clients' needs. This quarter…
Hotel content: The best rates are a click away
How can you ensure booking compliance, savings and the best hotel rates? Stop being afraid and rethink your hotel content strategy - that's how! In this episode, April Bridgema…
BONUS MATERIAL: Program housekeeping with Amy Dalton
Join Chad as he asks Amy Dalton, Senior Vice President at BCD Travel, for program housekeeping tips. In this quick episode, Amy reminds travel managers what they should be thin…
Duty of Care: Opportunities to up your security game
Duty of care is the most important area of concern for business travelers - that's no secret. But what can travel managers do to up their DoC game? Lise Lévesque, Senior Crisis…
HOT TAKE: Maximize your travel data with the experts
In this Connections HOT TAKE, Miriam connects with Damon Meek, BCD Travel's Vice President of Client Shared Services, about how travel managers can use the CSS team, and their …
Travel data: Debunking the myths
Travel data gets a bad rep... but why? Woody Tatum, BCD's VP of Travel Data & Insights, joins this episode to dispel negative feelings towards travel data, how travel managers …
Digital payments: First steps to sprinting
Just like business travel, the world of digital payments is evolving rapidly. On this episode, Adrian Clarke, Senior Manager, Commercial Payment Solutions, discusses everything…
The future-fit traveler strategy: Smart communication equals loyal travelers
Getting employees to book in policy doesn't have to be difficult, you just have to shift your mindset (and communication strategy). On this episode, Kelly Ellis, Global Travele…
Business travel: Trends you should be taking advantage of
Business travel is changing, but that's nothing new. In this episode, Kjarsten Philipsen, BCD Travel's Senior Vice President, Americas, discusses the top trends in business tra…