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My desire to create "The Perfect Trip," as it was known during my Concur days, has become pretty widely known. What became increasingly obvious over the years was that we were not going to achieve that vision on the existing closed and fragmented platforms that, even today, dominate and serve the travel industry. To deliver on The Perfect Trip would require reimagining some foundational elements of the travel ecosystem. Shortly after I left Concur in 2017, cloud-native architectures and AI/ML reached a level of maturity that made reimagination of the travel tech stack possible. Between the summer of 2018 and the spring of 2021, I had the good fortune of forming partnerships with three visionary entrepreneurs with whom I found kindred spirits and recognized their dreams as three of five critical pillars that would be necessary to transform the corporate travel industry. Spotnana, Troop, and Center were the foundation on which a new travel stack could be created to transform ...

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If you find yourself dreaming of warm sunshine, blue seas, and a relaxing escape — but your credit card isn't ready for a splurge — it's time to plan a getaway that won't break the bank. Luckily, with some research and planning, you can find an affordable trip that will satisfy your Caribbean cravings. Airfare varies by season, travel day, demand, and other factors, so it pays to search often and try apps like Hopper and Going for deals. For booking hotels, though, third-party services often aren't the most affordable option, since booking directly with the hotel can allow you to negotiate or secure upgrades. Remember to also check for resort fees, taxes, and other add-ons when hotel shopping, since these can inflate the total price. danilovi/Getty Images Renting a car is also a large expense — but, in the Caribbean, it's usually not necessary. Many beach towns and resort complexes are highly walkable, and if they aren't, you can save...

Recognition marks the first time a hospitality company has topped prestigious list McLEAN, Va. – For the first time ever, Hilton has been named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. This recognition – the culmination of eight consecutive appearances on the "World's Best" list – also marks the first time a hospitality company has achieved the top honor in this best-in-class program.  Since first earning a spot on this list in 2016, Hilton has continued to build its strong culture through an unwavering focus on creating a workplace that is inclusive, offers strong growth opportunities, is driven by purpose, and provides the kind of support that empowers its 460,000 team members around the world to thrive each and every day.   "Around the world at Hilton, our 460,000 team members are united by a common purpose: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. That purpose was formed more t...

There are plenty of search engines out there to find a cheap flight. Maybe you've got a favorite airfare tool like Skyscanner, Hopper, or an online travel agency like Priceline or Expedia. But one option is better than all the rest: Google Flights. Yes, that's right. The search engine behemoth Google is also king when it comes to finding cheap flights. Google Flights is incredibly powerful, with tons of features that will help you zero in on the best prices for your flights … and maybe even get a refund if prices drop after you book thanks to its relatively new "Price Guarantee" feature. It's got a bevy of filters you can use to find the best flights you really want – and avoid the ones you don't. Most importantly, you can use this tool to find flights with almost every carrier and book directly with an airline rather than through a third-party site – something that's become even more important since the pandemic. And thanks to yet another new feature ...