AmTrav Blog

Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
No smoke and mirrors: how to run a TMC trial that earns real trust

No smoke and mirrors: how to run a TMC trial that earns real trust

You know the drill: a new Travel Management Company (TMC) wants your business, so they roll out the red carpet. A polished demo. An eager support team. Pricing that seems too good to be true.

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Why DIY corporate travel seems easy — until it’s not

Why DIY corporate travel seems easy — until it’s not

It’s tempting to think, “We’ve got this. We’ll just book our travel ourselves.” A few browser tabs open, a couple of quick searches, a confirmation email or two. Simple enough, right?

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Southwest Airlines' new fare brands: what you need to know

Southwest Airlines' new fare brands: what you need to know

As of July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines has rebranded and restructured its fare options, making it easier to understand what each fare includes—and what it doesn’t. If you’re booking travel for your t...

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AmTrav Receives Travel Seller Excellence Award at GBTA 2025

AmTrav Receives Travel Seller Excellence Award at GBTA 2025

We’re proud to share that AmTrav, a TravelPerk Company, was recognized with the inaugural Travel Seller Excellence Award from Accelya during this year’s GBTA Convention in Denver.

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AmTrav Announces NDC Adoption Rate, New Air and Rail Booking Options

AmTrav Announces NDC Adoption Rate, New Air and Rail Booking Options

Chicago, IL, July 16, 2025 – AmTrav, a leading business travel management platform, today announced its NDC (New Distribution Capability) adoption rate in Q2, plus new content options in the AmTrav pl...

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The booking tool can't hug you: why you need software and service in business travel

The booking tool can't hug you: why you need software and service in business travel

Why self-service tools aren’t enough—and what to do about it. Imagine this: your top sales exec is racing to a career-making meeting. She’s booked everything online—easy. But then her connecting fligh...

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Meeting Travel Mastered: A Better Way to Plan Attendee Travel

Meeting Travel Mastered: A Better Way to Plan Attendee Travel

Planning travel for meetings and events shouldn’t feel like its own full-time job. But for many planners, that’s exactly what it turns into — managing dozens of attendees, collecting details, booking ...

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See Your Seat Before You Book: Virtual Tours Now on AmTrav

See Your Seat Before You Book: Virtual Tours Now on AmTrav

Booking a flight shouldn’t feel like a gamble. That’s why AmTrav, a TravelPerk Company, is the first corporate booking platform to offer Virtual Tours, powered by ATPCO’s Routehappy Visuals and Renace...

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Webinar: Full service? Self service? Real talk.

Webinar: Full service? Self service? Real talk.

Thank you to everyone who joined AmTrav's Self-Serve? Agent Service? Real Talk webinar in May 2025. We were honored to be joined by Mesirow Financial's Jackie Collins, Results Plus Consulting's Louise...

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