Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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Send us a text message! It seems as though every year there are some new buzz words in the world of business travel. On this episode, Chad and Miriam explore one of 2025’s buzz words: ROI, or return on investment. The duo is joined by Matt Patterson, Senior Director with BCD’s consulting arm Advito, and Matt highlights that ROI is more than just obvious savings. For example, investing in a comprehensive travel risk management program might lead to favorable insurance premiums. Tune in and learn how your travel program can achieve more bang with its buck! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Want to boost traveler engagement while driving program adoption? You’re not alone! On this episode, Chad and Miriam are joined by Hannah Kahn and Melia McFarland from BCD's travel commerce product team to talk all things messaging. It’s no surprise that travel managers everywhere are looking for tools that improve the traveler experience, boost compliance, and keep their employees connected. Hannah and Melia give expert insight into why delivering the right message, at the right time, through the right channel can make all the difference to business travelers. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! While International Women's Day might have been March 8 this year, it's always the right time to celebrate women. On this episode, host Miriam Moscovici is joined by guest host Sydney Kessler, and the pair connect with three of BCD's leaders who have all taken different paths to success. Leslie West, global SVP, Shelley Fletcher-Bryant, VP with BCD's consulting arm Advito, and Silvia Negri, Sr. Director with BCD's Latin American program management team, all share their views on the work that still needs to be done. The trio also have a moment of vulnerability and discuss what advice they would give to their younger selves. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Disaster can strike anywhere, at any time, and to anyone—so is your travel program prepared? Are your travelers informed of their options if disaster ever affects them? In this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with three leaders from BCD’s Global Crisis Management team to discuss this crucial topic. Jorge Mesa, Sr. Director, Christine Connolly, Sr. Program Manager, and Lise Levesque, Sr. Program Manager, all share their insights and suggestions on how to build the best travel risk management program. Their biggest tip? Host a Traveler Security Program Assessment. The trio also highlights common gaps and offers their advice to travel managers. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Did you know that there are over 35,000 different visa and entry requirement configurations across the world? And those requirements change all the time! How can travel programs, travel managers, and travelers themselves keep up to date for seamless entry? Well, that's what Chad and Miriam discuss on this episode of Connections with G3 Global Services COO, Charlie Cobb. G3 has spent decades navigating the complexities of entry requirements and developing deep relationships with consulates globally. If you're a global traveler or travel manager, this episode is for you! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! On this episode, Chad and Miriam are once again joined by Alissa Merlino, Sr. Director, Global Solutions Engineering. Alissa covers the how and why behind taking your technology temperature check. She offers practical advice on how to truly know what's important to your travelers, your travel program, and your C-suite. Alissa also digs into weighing the importance of what's new and exciting versus what's trusted and true. This is a can't miss episode before we dive into our technology-focused season on Connections. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Chad and Miriam are back for season 3 of the Connections podcast. On this episode, the duo discuss the upcoming season and what travel managers can expect to hear after subscribing. They’re also joined by Kjarsten Philipsen, SVP, Program Management, Jorge Cruz, EVP, Global Sales and Marketing, April Bridgeman, SVP, Advito, and Thad Slaton, SVP, Global Marketing. This quick episode is coupled with our first topic of the season, already published and ready for listening! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! As we close out 2024, our final season 2 episode connects Chad and Miriam with BCD's CEO, Stephan Baars, and CCO, Mike Janssen. Through the many laughs and fun stories on this episode, Stephan and Mike talk about the business travel industry as a whole, where BCD will be making investments, and what to expect from in 2025. This episode also includes personal messages to BCD colleagues, partners, customers and more from both Stephan and Mike ... as well as an update on Mike's love of avocado toast. Stay plugged into BCD social media channels for the announcement of our season 3 launch date. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Rossana Martin is back to connect with Chad and Miriam about the state of our industry and this is one episode you don't want to miss! As usual, Rossana takes us "around the world" to discuss industry insights, giving special attention to air and hotel rates in each global region and how rates might change in 2025. If you have a global travel program, or simply want to know what's going on in the world of business travel, this episode is a must listen! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Self-care isn’t always easy. Especially when your travel program doesn’t prioritize traveler wellbeing. On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Amélie Losanes, one of Advito’s expert managing consultants, about the importance of traveler wellness and the steps companies can take to push wellness forward. Plus, she shares some top tips on how travelers can take control of their own wellness when on the road. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Connections Success Stories showcase how our clients use BCD technology to optimize their travel programs. These quick stories highlight what BCD has done for clients, and what we could potentially do for yours. On this episode, Chad connects with Gabby Davis, multi-national program manager, and the pair discuss how a global company faced issues with budget-busting air bookings and how BCD's team of experts were able to use our data and analytics solution to make quick changes that resulted in program savings within one quarter. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Alissa Merlino, Sr. Director, Global Solutions Engineering, joins Miriam and Chad on this episode for a conversation around spend management - from a slightly different angle. Alissa constantly has conversations with travel managers, travel buyers, and spend management vendors and sometimes those conversations lead to debunking misconceptions. On this episode, Alissa shares some of the more popular misconceptions around T&E spend management and what her take is on the truth. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Connections Success Stories showcase how our clients use BCD technology to optimize their travel programs. These quick stories highlight what BCD has done for clients, and what we could potentially do for yours. On this episode, Chad connects with Tara Volpintesta, global program manager who works closely with this success story’s account. Tara shares how fully engaging every part of BCD's network enabled this company to save nearly $4 million dollars U.S. within a few months. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! It seems like you can’t go a day in business travel without hearing the term NDC - why are we still talking about it? On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Thane Jackson, SVP, global distribution strategy. Thane shares his perspective on why the NDC conversation should have just stayed in the background, how NDC is shaping business travel, and advice for travel managers to ensure their programs are optimized for the best content. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Most of us assume that air leakage (or off-program/ off-channel bookings) are a thing of the past, right? We have new technologies and innovations that have solved the issue. Well, in this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Olivier Benoit, Senior VP with BCD's consulting arm Advito and what Olivier shares might surprise you. Listen in as the trio talks about why air leakage is becoming an issue again and what programs can (and should) do to course correct. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Rossana Martin is back to connect with Chad and Miriam about the state of our industry and this is one episode you don't want to miss! Rossana takes us "around the world" to discuss industry insights, giving special attention to air and hotel rates in each global region, as well as what she's hearing about A.I. and advice for travelers. If you have a global travel program, or simply want to know what's going on in the world of business travel, this episode is a must listen! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Happy Pride month! On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Patrick Pickens, V.P. of global sales and Christine Connolley, Sr. Manager, global crisis management, and the quad discuss the realities of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in business travel. Christine details her views from a risk management perspective, and Patrick discusses his insights as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as someone who talks with global travel managers daily. This important episode even sheds light on how to increase safety for your colleagues as an ally. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! On this episode, we’re celebrating Earth Day as Chad and Miriam connect with Jerome Cochet, Co-founder and CEO at our BCD marketplace partner goodcarbon. Jerome explains how we can’t solve the climate crisis until we address the nature crisis, why travel programs should focus on high-quality, nature-based projects to help meet their sustainability goals, and how viewpoints around science-based emissions reduction targets are changing. Tune in to learn more fun facts and tell us how your company will be celebrating Earth Day this year! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Travel managers are busy. They need answers to questions and data insights when they want them, and those answers need to be custom built and flexible. But travel data is not known for being fast, or flexible. In fact, digesting travel data often results in lengthy wait periods and hours of sorting and pivot tables. Sound familiar? On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Kate Shirley, Product Director with BCD's Travel Data Insights team about how we're changing the data game and giving travel managers answers to their questions in an instant. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! What's the difference in neurodiversity and a neurodivergent person? On this episode, Chad and Miriam explore that topic and what programs need to know about their neurodivergent traveler population. Joining the conversation are Yvette Bryant, SVP of DE&I at BCD Travel as well as Robert Shen and Sandra Kaspar from United Airlines. Both Robert and Sandra serve on United's DE&I board and discuss what the airline and the travel industry as a whole are doing to ensure that neurodivergent travel is enjoyable and inclusive for all. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! International Women's Day is March 8, 2024, and to celebrate, we're connecting with two female-focused leaders about what travel managers, travel programs, and allies should think about when it comes to women in business travel. Our regular host, Miriam Moscovici, is joined by Simone Gray, and the two connect with Carolyn Peterson, CEO of BCD marketplace partner Maiden Voyage, and BCD DE&I council member Hazel Smith, to discuss everything from how business travel has changed for women in the last fifty years, regional and cultural differences to keep in mind, how to be an ally for female colleagues and much, much more. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Connections Success Stories showcase how our clients use BCD technology to optimize their travel programs. These quick stories highlight what BCD has done for clients, and what we could potentially do for yours. On this episode, Chad connects with Tim Colby, who oversees this success story’s global group air program about how they recently optimized their meetings and events travel … while using data from another TMC. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Data - and especially travel data - is everywhere. But how can travel managers take control of multiple data streams and gain valuable insights to make strategic decisions? Well, that's exactly what Chad and Miriam explore on this episode. Shelley Fletcher-Bryant, Vice President, Advito, connects with the hosting duo to talk all things travel data and how the team at Advito is bringing travel data in the future. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Love is in the air! Since this episode is published on Valentine's Day, Chad and Miriam are trading in their podcast duties to play gameshow hosts. They connect with Simone Gray from the BCD Marketplace team. As Chad and Miriam describe several types of travel programs, Simone plays matchmaker and suggests the right BCD Marketplace partner for a match made in heaven. Listen in to this fun themed episode and see if a BCD Marketplace partner is the right match for you! Want to discuss the BCD Marketplace or have feedback on this episode? Connect with us by visiting www.BCDTravel.com/podcast. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! What happens when companies miss out on a smart solution? They get left behind. On this episode, Chad and Miriam reconnect with Alissa Merlino, Sr. Director, Global Solutions Engineering, about spend management strategies. Alissa is passionate about payment solutions and, as a traveler who experienced much anxiety when it came to payments and reimbursements, she illustrates how virtual payments could have elevated her own travel experience, why companies need to revamp their payment strategies to include virtual payments, and how easy the virtual payment process has become over the last 15 years. Have a comment or suggestion about this episode? Visit www.BCDTravel.com/podcast to connect with us! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
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Send us a text message! We're back, baby! Season 2 of Connections with BCD Travel finds hosts Chad Lemon and Miriam Mosovici reconnecting after a few months off. The two introduce a new segment to the podcast, give a sneak peak into some topics that will be covered this season, and bring on some colleagues to talk about investments, strength and industry events. Connections with BCD Travel is a podcast designed for travel managers to move their program forward, but anyone in the industry can benefit from hearing the insights and advice discussed on each episode. Have a comment or suggestion? Connect with us by going to www.bcdtravel.com/podcast. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Traveler experience is top of mind for most all travel programs, but what is BCD doing to enhance your traveler's journey? On this episode, Chad and Miriam reconnect with Hannah Kahn, Sr. Director, Product Planning, and the trio discuss what travelers want these days, who the modern business traveler is, and Hannah leaks an exciting announcement about TripSource, our traveler engagement platform. Have a comment or suggestion? Head to www.BCDTravel.com/podcast to connect with us today! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! As we close out 2023, our final season 1 episode has Chad and Miriam connecting with Stephan Baars, President & CEO, and Mike Janssen, COO and CCO. The group discusses everything from Stephan and Mike's BCD origin stories to what they've heard in 2023 to what excites them about 2024. The episode includes their personal messages to both travel programs and BCD colleagues. Stay plugged into BCD social media channels for the announcement of our season 2 launch date. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Each quarter, we talk to a BCD senior leader about the state of the travel industry, discuss what they're hearing and illustrate how BCD is meeting client needs. This quarter, we welcome Jorge Cruz, Executive Vice President. Jorge discusses everything from what his team is hearing from travel managers, BCD's global footprint and investments, current client needs and gives his outlook for travel trends in 2024. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Join Chad as he speaks with Amy Dalton, Senior Vice President at BCD Travel, for program housekeeping tips. In this quick episode, Amy reminds travel managers what they should be thinking about this quarter to keep their program optimized. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
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Send us a text message! You might not have A-list celebrities and journalists heading to war-torn areas in your travel program, but we can all learn from the unique needs of this vertical. On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Carolyn Roome, Vice President, BCD Media & Entertainment. The trio discuss everything from traveling with support animals, quickly altering travel plans for large groups, changing needs during civil unrest, and how the team at BCD Media & Entertainment is empowered to help their travelers no matter what situation arises. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! "Experience shows that our differences fuel innovation for our company, clients and communities." That's a quote straight out of BCD's diversity, equity and inclusion playbook. But how does DE&I influence travel technology? Digital accessibility is vital in business travel and on this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Yvette Bryant, SVP DE&I, Hannah Kahn, Sr. Director, Product Marketing, and Yanell Guillen, Advito Consultant, about how BCD's approach to DE&I is influencing more than just digital accessibility, its weaving it's way into our everyday lives. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! It’s no secret that BCD leads in life sciences travel programs, but there are lessons to be learned from this unique vertical that apply to all travel programs. On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Teri Miller, Executive Vice President, and Ashley Williams, Global Vice Present, and they illustrate how listening is vital and working together is paramount. The group also discusses how using the combined power of BCD's technology makes the journey seamless for travelers with specific needs. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) these days, but what does it mean to the world of business travel? In this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Yannis Karmis, Sr. Vice President, Product Planning & Development, to talk all things AI. Yannis illustrates how using AI is nothing new in business travel, how we're using AI on both the front and back ends, and what's on BCD's AI roadmap. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Each quarter, we talk to a BCD senior leader about the state of the travel industry, discuss what they're hearing and illustrate how BCD is meeting client needs. This quarter, we welcome back Rossana Martin, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, as she discusses everything from regional recovery, BCD's global footprint and investments, current client needs and offers her advice on how travel programs can determine the state of their own program. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Business travel is back, but is it back globally? On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Jonathan Kao, Managing Director, Greater China, about the reemergence of travel in the Asia-Pacific region. While this part of the world has been slower to reopen from the pandemic, Jonathan illustrates the importance of this vital business region, what challenges the region is facing, and where he sees the region going as we head into 2024. As one of the most highly recruited commentators on travel in the region, Jonathan brings stats, advice and tips to consider for any global travel program. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! As the workforce evolves, companies are relying more and more on independent contractors, freelancers, consultants, and mobile professionals to travel on their behalf. However, the travel industry's legacy systems are not equipped to easily support travel for non-full-time employees. On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Hannah Kahn, Sr. Director, Product Planning, and they talk about how this new digital solution streamlines guest travel management. BCD Invite is a solution intentionally designed to remove the pain points of managing non-profiled travel. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 illustrates how programs are using travel data to streamline processes and enhance the traveler experience. This five minute HOT TAKE gets to the heart of consuming data in an easy to understand format. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! On this Connections HOT TAKE, Miriam connects with Simone Brownlee, Sr. Manager, Product Marketing, and discusses the BCD Marketplace (formerly known as SolutionSource). Simone talks about what the Marketplace is, recent updates, new categories and partners. This 3 minute HOT TAKE zeros in on how programs can tailor implementations to fit their unique business needs. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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, right?. On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Heather Wright, Vice President, Global Product Marketing, to discuss three of BCD's best (and sometimes underutilized) options. Heather details how simply using basic solution features isn't enough, what new releases have been launched that you might not be familiar with, and even how some key solutions can save your travel program money. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 offers tips on how to tie relevant KPIs and metrics to those communications. Plot twist: Your C-suite isn't the only one interested in what you (as the travel manager) are reporting. So, how can you easily and efficiently modify your reporting for various stakeholders? Amy has the answer! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 the position on July 1. But, how do you say goodbye after three decades? Chad and Miriam connect with John as he looks back at BCD’s path from regional agency to global powerhouse, calls out the importance of trust, transparency and teamwork in building a robust company culture – and shares a sweaty travel nightmare. This special, extended length Connections episodes highlights the legacy of leadership that is John Snyder. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 Engineering, connects with Chad and Miriam to discuss Digital Invoice Management. What is it, how can it help, and what's the implementation period? Alissa answers these questions and reveals some shocking (yet exciting) statistics about accurately speeding up this cumbersome process. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! In this Connections HOT TAKE, Chad connects with Erin Singleton, Sr. Director, Marketing, about Advito's Sustainable Collaboration Practice. Erin discusses what the collaboration is all about, some of the services that Advito can customize for travel programs, and the industry-leading calculations Advito uses to help travel programs meet their goals. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 Ruggles-Brise, BCD's new VP of Sustainability, to cut through the greenwashing and get straightforward answers. Listen and learn as Olivia guides us through BCD's sustainability vision and offers travel managers tips on how to build a sustainable travel program. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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, Rossana Martin, Senior Vice President of Global Sales joins us. She has her finger on the pulse of the industry and gives great advice on what travel managers should be asking their TMC. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 Bridgeman, SVP, Hotel Solutions, Advito, & Sustainability, shares success stories and offers advice on the best ways to optimize your hotel content. Let your TMC work for you! Chad and Miriam connect the concepts to save your company money! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 thinking about this quarter to keep their program optimized. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 Program Manager for BCD Travel joins this episode to discuss duty of care's history, travel risk management as a whole, and offers advice to promote a healthy strategy. Chad and Miriam dig deep into this episode to connect travel risk management. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 own data, to find solutions that they never knew existed. This five-minute HOT TAKE explains how to start the conversation with CSS and what your program can get out of it. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 should be using the data that's available to them, and what the long-term vision is for the providing the best data in the industry. Chad and Miriam are back to connect and debunk the myths. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! Just like business travel, the world of digital payments is evolving rapidly. On this episode, Adrian Clarke, Senior Manager, Commercial Payment Solutions, discusses everything travel managers should be thinking about as it relates to spend management. Are virtual cards really all they're cracked up to be? Or is central billing the best option for your program? Chad and Miriam connect with travel buyers on this must-hear episode. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
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Send us a text message! 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 Traveler Engagement Practice Lead for Advito (BCD Travel's consulting arm), shares advice, success stories and tips on how altering your traveler messaging can pay off for both the traveler and the company. Being future-fit isn't just a concept these days, it's necessary. Chad and Miriam (and Miriam's puppy) are back to connect on this fun episode! Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
Send us a text message! 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 travel right now. Kjarsten (or KJ as he's commonly known) also offers listeners tips and advice on how to optimize their travel programs. Join hosts Chad and Miriam as they connect with travel managers on this inaugural episode. Learn more by visiting https://www.bcdtravel.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/…
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