Navigator Blog

It’s time to cut through the noise. How do you rise above the competing voices, infinite information, and endless options? You need an aerial view.

Join us as we share industry insights and best practices to help travel buyers become smarter; tips and tricks to make the business travel life a little easier; and ways to make that well-earned vacation unforgettable. No matter what your goal is, we’re here to help you navigate your way.

Meet TROOP: Avenir’s Intelligent Meeting Management Platform

In the past, the corporate travel industry was forced to rely on notoriously archaic technology. Systems were disjointed, data was fragmented, and platforms were closed. Continue reading

Meet Spotnana: The Next-Gen Travel Infrastructure Behind Avenir

A recent topic of conversation in corporate travel has been the industry’s need for tech-driven innovation. We heard this quite frequently at the Global Business Travel Association Convention last... Continue reading

How Tech-Driven Innovation Can Improve the Traveler Experience

The recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention addressed the need for industry-wide innovation. It's an essential objective, especially since 81% report that business travel is... Continue reading

How to Maximize Your GBTA 2024 Convention Experience

Since being acquired by a renowned group of investors led by Concur founder Steve Singh earlier this year, Direct Travel has been in pursuit of making our vision for The Perfect Trip a reality. Continue reading

Key Insights from Steve Singh’s Podcast with GBTA

It is a transformative time for the business travel industry, spurred by massive changes like technological advances and AI-supported travel planning. In the latest episode of GBTA’s quarterly... Continue reading

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