Author: Jenna Miller

As you may already know, SAP Concur has released the latest iteration of SAP Concur T2, making it accessible to all customers. In a recent communication, SAP Concur emphasized the transformative updates to their booking tool, aimed at swiftly and efficiently meeting the evolving needs of travelers, customers, and partners. These changes involve the integration of new, adaptable technology to enhance the overall booking experience across air, hotel, and car rental reservations for Sabre GDS from U.S. point of sale.

Adelman’s innovative strategy and support for our customers migrating to the new SAP Concur Travel experience involved assessing eligibility according to their existing configuration and ensuring the availability of all verticals, including air, car, and hotel. Additionally, we consistently review existing exclusions and limitations. Our primary objective is to present this change as an upgraded experience for travelers while minimizing any potential new challenges or friction in the booking process.

What Users can Expect:

Key features, which include a customer-grade user experience (UX) and robust content now include:

• Content and Images: Increased global content coverage including NDC, better imagery, and richer descriptions, all consolidated into one view. The new UX will make browsing content seamless and intuitive, with the ability to easily view sustainability ratings and cost information.
• User Experience: A streamlined booking and checkout process, including a more user-friendly and intuitive UI, makes the experience more like that on consumer sites and apps. The new UX is adaptable on both mobile and desktop, designed to give users the ability to meet their needs and drive compliance across the end-to-end process.
• Sustainable Options: Sustainability continues to be a major priority for our customers. With the new Concur Travel experience, travelers can view information and filters to help limit their carbon footprint and make sustainable choices, making it easier to comply with company policies and limit the environmental impact of business travel.
• Search Capabilities: Omni-search capability that automatically merges options for many locations, such as airports, city centers, or company locations, delivered by a robust travel ecosystem. Companies have the freedom to choose from among a wide range of suppliers, sources and content to support global travel requirements.
• Time Savings: Optimized booking workflows and faster checkout process. The new experience integrates with Concur Expense for a seamless end-to-end travel and expense process – from planning and booking to expensing, auditing and reimbursement all the way to the company general ledger.

Please contact your designated Adelman Client Success Manager if you have any questions or would like to discuss converting your company site.

A dedicated mobile app designed for travel and security managers to efficiently manage their traveler security programs.

BCD Alert provides 24/7 coverage of active travelers against destination risk and incidents, allowing managers to monitor and respond remotely. It tracks caution, warning and emergency level alerts against traveler bookings. The app delivers emergency level alerts via push notification to the home screen of the mobile device, prompting a list of impacted travelers. Travel and security managers can contact affected travelers directly from the app via SMS, email or click-to-call. Clients who have enabled emergency response capabilities in the TripSource® traveler app have the added value of seeing who has checked-in as safe so they can focus on the remaining travelers.

BCD Alert is globally available to Adelman clients with a DecisionSource login via the App Store and Google Play.

Learn more: https://www.adelmantravel.com/bcd-alert/

View Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDPjmng7mfg

Adelman proudly commemorates our 39th anniversary, marking nearly four decades of unwavering commitment to excellence. We are thrilled to share this milestone and reflect on the journey that has shaped us into a leading travel management company.

Throughout the years, Adelman has consistently delivered responsive support, embraced innovative technology, and tailored people-first programs to meet the unique needs of our clients. As we celebrate this achievement, our vision remains steadfast – to be the most trusted leader in travel, distinguished by our people, innovation, and value.

At the heart of our success lies our dedicated team, making them our most valuable asset. We are excited to introduce the new Adelman Core Values, principles that guide our actions and define our corporate culture:

1. Do what’s right: Operating openly and fostering transparency, we ensure that our team members, clients, and communities always know where we stand.

2. Feed the future: Empowering others with tools, skills, and opportunities leads to flourishing success. We believe that when we invest in ourselves similarly, we become an unstoppable force.

3. Act with purpose: Embracing change and fostering innovation, our creativity and drive are positively contagious, yielding tangible results.

4. Celebrate success: Believing in always being proud of our achievements and learning from each other, we create a culture of continuous improvement.

5. Stronger together: By working collaboratively, we believe that we can achieve more. Unity is the driving force behind our collective success.

Looking ahead, Adelman anticipates many more years of cultivating successful partnerships with our employees, customers, and supplier partners. We remain dedicated to upholding our commitment to excellence and leading the way in the travel industry. Here’s to the next chapter of innovation, growth, and continued success!

ALG Vacations

The spirit of aloha that welcomes travelers to Hawaii is one of love, care, and empathy—all of which the Islands now need from us in the wake of the devastating wildfires that tore through West Maui last August, causing significant losses. To support the people of Hawaii, ALG Vacations is championing an initiative focused on showing all of the Hawaiian Islands mālama —care and protection—by cultivating respectful travel.

As Maui and the entire state of Hawaii continue to mourn, they are also rebuilding. Tourism, according to the Maui Economic Development Board, directly or indirectly produces 70 cents of every dollar of the island’s economy. With the current downturn in travel, however, Maui lost millions of dollars every day following the wildfires. It is anticipated the Hawaiian economy as a whole will lose nearly $2 billion in the next two years.

Maui began reopening to tourism in phases beginning in October and, with the exception of Lahaina, is now fully open.

“Now is the time for people everywhere to show their support for Maui by booking trips, making restaurant reservations, and frequenting Maui’s retail stores and attractions that support workers and their families,” said Daniel Nāho’pi’i, Chief Administrative Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

How to Travel with Mālama

The best way to support affected communities is to travel with Kindness. Be mindful of what Hawaiians are going through and show them the same aloha that they have always shown us. Follow traditional values to ensure your visit uplifts as much as it rebuilds:

• Visit with aloha, compassion and empathy. 
• Understand that although Maui is still recovering, travel to Hawaii is as rewarding as it has ever been—even more so.
• Show generosity and compassion. Support small businesses, eat out at local restaurants, and remember kind words go a long way.
• Respect the grief of residents and avoid affected areas.
• Mālama (care for) Maui and give back to the community by signing up for an enriching volunteer experience.

Donate to Relief Efforts

ALG Vacations has pledged $100,000 to the Maui Strong Fund. If you are interested in supporting the Maui Strong Fund, you can donate via the link below.

https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

As we head into 2024, Adelman has exciting news on the horizon, as we unveil the unparalleled benefits of Adelman’s Travel Management as a Service (TMaaS) program.

At Adelman, we understand that managing corporate travel can be a juggling act. That’s why we’ve crafted TMaaS, a comprehensive program designed to streamline your travel processes, enhance cost-efficiency, and provide you with unparalleled support with seasoned industry professionals to serve as your travel manager and oversee every detail of your program.

We enable companies to take a critical, non-core function and outsource it to us…allowing you to do what you do best – focus on your core business.

Click to learn more about the Services & Benefits available to you.

We’re thrilled to announce and extend our warmest congratulations to Melinda Kirkham on her well-deserved promotion to Vice President of Corporate Sales and Client Success!

Melinda has been an invaluable member of our team, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership, dedication, and a relentless commitment to driving success for our clients. Her strategic vision, innovative mindset, and unwavering work ethic have truly set her apart.

As Melinda steps into this new role, we have no doubt that she will continue to inspire and lead our Corporate Sales and Client Success teams to new heights. Please join us in congratulating Melinda on this significant achievement!

Fall in love with jaw-dropping views as you cruise along icy-blue glaciers. Watch wildlife bask in the beauty of the Last Frontier. Explore the treasured terrain of the Great Land. With Holland America Line, you’ll uncover the best of Alaska and the Yukon.

Here are the top reasons to cruise Alaska with us: 

Experience More Glaciers Up Close
With Holland America Line, you’ll see more glaciers in Alaska than any other cruise line. Whether you’re looking to explore them by sea, land or air, we can take you there. Get a close-up view from our perfectly sized ships.

Trek across a glacier on a guided hike. Take off on a thrilling tour to soak up aerial views of icy giants. Whether you’re sailing along the shore or embarking on an unforgettable shore excursion, you’ll experience the best of Alaska’s glaciers.

Enjoy Breathtaking Wildlife Moments
It’s a whale. It’s a sea lion. It’s the Big Five! Holland America Line now offers more ways to see Alaska wildlife than any other cruise line, bringing you closer to the wondrous creatures of the Last Frontier. With the guidance of onboard wildlife experts and National Park Service Rangers, you could see whales breaching or bubble-net feeding, sea lions chilling on rocks, otters gliding through icy waters, bears hunting for salmon along the shore and more. You could even see Alaska’s Big Five on a cruisetour.

Treasure More Time On Land
Is time your greatest treasure? Relish our immersive land-and-sea cruisetours, featuring more time in Alaska and the Yukon, including up to three nights each in our Denali wilderness lodge and the Yukon – a Holland America Line exclusive.

Immerse Yourself in an Alaska Up Close™ Experience
Savor the tastes, tales and terrain of Alaska with our exclusive Alaska Up Close™ programming. With more than 75 years in Alaska and the most sailings through Glacier Bay, we make it easy to immerse yourself in the wonders of the Last Frontier, from insightful expert-led presentations to locally sourced and inspired cuisine with fresh ingredients.

Enjoy perfectly sized ships that are small enough to enable close-up views of glaciers, wildlife and wilderness, yet large enough to offer incredible dining, entertainment and onboard activities.

Taste Alaska with Local, Fresh Sustainable Seafood
Though sailing to the Great Land with Holland America Line includes spectacular glacier and wildlife views, it also offers something unique – the mouthwatering taste of fresh, certified and sustainable Alaska seafood. We’re proud to have earned the Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, making us the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential whereby all our ships cruising to the Last Frontier serve only fresh, sustainable and traceable Alaska seafood.

Tasting Alaska’s fresh and flavorful seafood on our ships has long been part of our immersive culinary experiences. If catching a big one is at the top of your list during an Alaska cruise, consider reeling in a catch on select fishing-focused shore excursions and savor every bite on board through our Savor My Catch program. Holland America Line’s expert chefs prepare and serve it in a true ocean-to-table experience.

We bet you have unused PTO days.

Delta Vacations’ Black Friday promotion lasts the entire month of November and is the best way to save on trips to select tropical destinations including Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Playa del Carmen and Los Cabos, Mexico; and Kaui, Hawaii. 

Did you know?

Delta SkyMiles members can pay for Delta Vacations bookings using miles—and you’ll earn miles along the way, too!  Pay for just a little, or pay for everything—flights, stays, rides, activities and more!

Delta Vacations has getaways to over 300 destinations around the globe.  And, with no blackout dates or minimum/maximum miles needed, there has never been a better time to travel!

Contact your Adelman Vacations advisor at 800-749-7116 or 417-888-4488 for details or visit our website at www.adelmanvacations.com. Our experienced vacation advisors will help you plan your next great travel adventure!

Whether you’re a seasoned business traveler, or taking your first international business trip, there are some top things you should know to make your travels pleasurable and successful. 

Review a few of our top tips that will help best navigate your next international business trip.

Understand Travel Requirements and Restrictions

Travel rules and regulations can catch even the most seasoned travelers off guard. Entry requirements and restrictions can change abruptly, making thorough research imperative. It’s crucial to know what documentation is required for each destination, including layovers. Even if you’ve traveled to a country previously, keep in mind that requirements can evolve. Also, check the validity of your passport and visa requirements. 

Business Visa vs. Tourist Visa

Differentiate between a business and a tourist visa. Make sure you apply for the appropriate kind of visa for the purpose of your trip. A business visa often allows for more extended stays and business-related activities. This is one of the top business travel tips that help you to have a comfortable trip.

Vaccination and Immunization

Many countries require specific vaccinations or immunizations before entry. Stay informed about the health precautions necessary for your destination and get vaccinated well in advance.

Travel Insurance

Invest in comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage. It’s a safeguard against unexpected setbacks during your travels.

Exchange Rates

Stay updated on exchange rates and the local currency of your destination. Knowing the exchange rate can help you manage your finances efficiently. Inform your bank about your travel plans to avoid potential issues with your credit or debit cards while abroad. 

Cultural Etiquette

Research and understand the cultural norms and etiquette of the country you’re visiting. Being culturally sensitive can greatly impact your business relationships. Consider language barriers and invest in translation tools or services if necessary. Even basic knowledge of local phrases can go a long way in building rapport.

Mobile Connectivity

Ensure your mobile phone is set up for international roaming or purchase a local SIM card to stay connected during your trip. Use communication tools like Skype or Zoom for business meetings and conference calls back home.

International business travel is an exciting adventure that provides many opportunities for growth and achievement.  By proactively addressing visa requirements, prioritizing health and safety, managing finances astutely, showing cultural sensitivity, arranging accommodations and transportation efficiently, and staying connected, you can significantly enhance your business travel experience.