Shannon Marvin

Content Specialist | As part of the digital marketing team at AmTrav, Shannon brings her dual passions for travel and the written word together to create meaningful content across brands. In her previous life, Shannon worked on winning campaigns for Fortune 500 companies in the travel space, blogged her way across Europe for an Aussie tour operator, and served as ghostwriter for C-suite executives. Shannon lives in Phoenix, Arizona where her goals include hiking the Grand Canyon from the south rim to the north and back, and completing her 15th marathon.

Winter Flight Delays: Insights to Keep Your Team on Time

Winter travel can feel like a roll of the dice—snowstorms, fog, and flight delays are par for the...

Travel Waivers: A Business Traveler’s Best Friend

Shannon Marvin | November 25, 2024

Travel disruptions happen. Whether it’s due to a snowstorm, a hurricane, or even unexpected fog...

News on Southwest Seat Assignment: What You Need to Know

Shannon Marvin | October 17, 2024

Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines, and these will directly impact business travelers. 

Renew Your Passport Online: A Big Win for Business Travelers

Shannon Marvin | September 27, 2024

Traveling for business often means juggling many details, and keeping your passport up to date is...

5 Steps to a Successful Business Travel Program

Shannon Marvin | September 20, 2024

Every organization is different, with its own unique needs, culture, and goals. Naturally, your...

Exciting News for SMBs: Earn AAdvantage Business with AmTrav and American Airlines

Shannon Marvin | September 4, 2024

Great news for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) who rely on American Airlines and AmTrav for...

Better Corporate Travel Management for Small Businesses

Shannon Marvin | August 13, 2024

When it comes to corporate travel management, big businesses usually have big resources.

5 Benefits of Partnering with a Travel Management Company

Shannon Marvin | August 7, 2024

In today’s dynamic business environment, managing corporate travel effectively is crucial for...

Southwest’s New Seating Options: What Business Travelers and Travel Bookers Need to Know

Shannon Marvin | July 25, 2024

Big news from Southwest Airlines: the carrier is making some major changes to its seating model....

Technologies that Leading Travel Management Companies use to Deliver Great Service

Shannon Marvin | July 17, 2024

Not that long ago, business travel was managed by traditional travel agencies with a phone call and...

5 Important Ways a Travel Management Company Will Save You Money

Shannon Marvin | June 18, 2024

Many organizations rely on Travel Management Companies (TMCs) to book, control, and track their...

Top 5 Challenges in Choosing a Travel Management Company

Shannon Marvin | June 17, 2024

In the market for a Travel Management Company (TMC)? Selecting the right partner can be daunting,...

What’s the Easiest Way to Book Group Air?

Shannon Marvin | May 24, 2024

Planning meetings and events shouldn’t be overwhelming. Yet too often travel coordination –...

All About United for Business Blueprint

Shannon Marvin | May 21, 2024

United for Business Blueprint is United Airlines’ corporate program for small, midsize and large...

How AmTrav helps you get the most from your SMB programs

Shannon Marvin | May 8, 2024

If you’re a Travel Administrator for your company, chances are you wear a lot of hats. Booking and...

All About Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards Business

Shannon Marvin | April 22, 2024

Southwest Airlines always prioritizes the customer. And for its business customers, Southwest...

All About SWABIZ, Southwest Airlines’ Corporate Booking Platform

Shannon Marvin | April 22, 2024

Southwest Airlines has long been known for its laser-like focus on the customer experience. The...

All About Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles for Business Program

Shannon Marvin | March 20, 2024

Delta offers a program called SkyMiles for Business (formerly SkyBonus) that rewards eligible...

All About American Airlines’ AAdvantage Business

Shannon Marvin | March 11, 2024

This post has been updated as of July 19, 2024 to reflect the recent changes to the AAdvantage...

All About Alaska Airlines EasyBiz

Shannon Marvin | March 5, 2024

Alaska Airlines offers a tailored program called EasyBiz designed to meet the needs of the small...

NDC in 2024 (Recording & Transcript)

Shannon Marvin | February 1, 2024

AmTrav's first webinar of 2024 was a banger featuring our CEO Jeff Klee (follow Jeff on LinkedIn)...

Coming Soon: TSA to Accept Digital Driver’s Licenses

Shannon Marvin | September 29, 2021

Business travelers with an iPhone (or Apple Watch) will soon be able to experience a more...

The U.S. to Relax Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Foreign Travelers

Shannon Marvin | September 28, 2021

In a bit of great news for business travel, the U.S. is poised to ease up on pandemic travel...

Is Uber Failing Customers? Why More Business Travelers are Pivoting Back to Rental Cars

Shannon Marvin | September 27, 2021

For years, Uber posed a serious challenge to rental car companies. The convenience and comparative...

Safe on the Road - Why Social Distancing is Way More Than Half the Battle

Shannon Marvin | August 4, 2020

There are a lot of lists out there about how to stay safe during COVID times and, specifically, how...

Hotels vs. Private Home Rentals - Which is Better During COVID?

Shannon Marvin | August 3, 2020

There is a debate among those crafting COVID-era travel policies about what type of accommodation...

Are Car Rentals Safer than Rideshares Right Now?

Shannon Marvin | July 30, 2020

For a while now, the trend among business travelers has been more rideshare and less car rentals,...

What to Pack for Travel During COVID

Shannon Marvin | May 25, 2020

With stores and restaurants keeping odd hours, and a lot more to worry about from a safety...