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2025’s Wild Ride Brings More for 2026
2025’s Wild Ride Brings More for 2026

2025’s Wild Ride Brings More for 2026

09/02/2026
The Traveller of the Future Has Arrived
The Traveller of the Future Has Arrived

The Traveller of the Future Has Arrived

06/01/2026
Celebrating Excellence: Festive Road Awards at Global Festive-All 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Festive Road Awards at Global Festive-All 2025

Celebrating Excellence: Festive Road Awards at Global Festive-All 2025

11/12/2025
FACTS Sydney 2025 – Latest Insights: Are You Prepared for the New Era of Corporate Travel?
FACTS Sydney 2025 – Latest Insights: Are You Prepared for the New Era of Corporate Travel?

FACTS Sydney 2025 – Latest Insights: Are You Prepared for the New Era of Corporate Travel?

11/12/2025
Perspective: Meetings & Events Reframing the Role of M&E
Perspective: Meetings & Events Reframing the Role of M&E

Perspective: Meetings & Events Reframing the Role of M&E

08/12/2025
Bridging the Gap: Opportunities and Challenges in M&E Technology
Bridging the Gap: Opportunities and Challenges in M&E Technology

Bridging the Gap: Opportunities and Challenges in M&E Technology

01/12/2025
Rich Johnson joins Festive Road Leadership Team
Rich Johnson joins Festive Road Leadership Team

Rich Johnson joins Festive Road Leadership Team

20/11/2025
Rethinking Tech in M&E: Insights from IMEX 2025 Las Vegas
Rethinking Tech in M&E: Insights from IMEX 2025 Las Vegas

Rethinking Tech in M&E: Insights from IMEX 2025 Las Vegas

10/11/2025
Global Festive-All 2025: Better Begins Here
Global Festive-All 2025: Better Begins Here

Global Festive-All 2025: Better Begins Here

30/10/2025
From Tradition to Transformation: Winners of Travel Team of the Year!
From Tradition to Transformation: Winners of Travel Team of the Year!

From Tradition to Transformation: Winners of Travel Team of the Year!

22/10/2025
Buy, Partner, or Build? Future-Proofing Your Corporate Travel Programme
Buy, Partner, or Build? Future-Proofing Your Corporate Travel Programme

Buy, Partner, or Build? Future-Proofing Your Corporate Travel Programme

02/10/2025
Traditional vs. Transformational Travel Management: How do Buyers strike the right balance?
Traditional vs. Transformational Travel Management: How do Buyers strike the right balance?

Traditional vs. Transformational Travel Management: How do Buyers strike the right balance?

29/09/2025
Buyers Are Striving for Better: Reflections from the 2025 Pulse Report
Buyers Are Striving for Better: Reflections from the 2025 Pulse Report

Buyers Are Striving for Better: Reflections from the 2025 Pulse Report

16/09/2025
Expanding Our Outsourced Expertise: Meet Our Newest Roaders
Expanding Our Outsourced Expertise: Meet Our Newest Roaders

Expanding Our Outsourced Expertise: Meet Our Newest Roaders

04/08/2025
Better Begins Here: Festive Road Unveils New Branding
Better Begins Here: Festive Road Unveils New Branding

Better Begins Here: Festive Road Unveils New Branding

17/07/2025
Amy Williams Transitions to Consulting at Festive Road to Launch New Practice
Amy Williams Transitions to Consulting at Festive Road to Launch New Practice

Amy Williams Transitions to Consulting at Festive Road to Launch New Practice

11/07/2025

In the media

Festive Road in the news

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Festive Road: Buyers say suppliers are falling short – The Business Travel Magazine
Festive Road: Buyers say suppliers are falling short – The Business Travel Magazine

Festive Road: Buyers say suppliers are falling short – The Business Travel Magazine

23/07/2025
Sofia Wolfes featured in BTN Europe sharing her insights on corporate air deals
Sofia Wolfes featured in BTN Europe sharing her insights on corporate air deals

Sofia Wolfes featured in BTN Europe sharing her insights on corporate air deals

31/03/2025
The Company Dime Magazine – Op Ed: Consultant Jon Webster On Putting The Traveler First In Corporate Travel Payment Strategies
The Company Dime Magazine – Op Ed: Consultant Jon Webster On Putting The Traveler First In Corporate Travel Payment Strategies

The Company Dime Magazine – Op Ed: Consultant Jon Webster On Putting The Traveler First In Corporate Travel Payment Strategies

21/03/2025
WHAT DO OUR OUTSOURCED ROADERS HAVE TO SAY?
WHAT DO OUR OUTSOURCED ROADERS HAVE TO SAY?

WHAT DO OUR OUTSOURCED ROADERS HAVE TO SAY?

24/02/2025
Caroline’s Leading Insights in The Company Dime: CWT Deal Scrutiny Raises Key Questions About Prioritizing Interests for TMCs
Caroline’s Leading Insights in The Company Dime: CWT Deal Scrutiny Raises Key Questions About Prioritizing Interests for TMCs

Caroline’s Leading Insights in The Company Dime: CWT Deal Scrutiny Raises Key Questions About Prioritizing Interests for TMCs

20/02/2025
BTN Europe: The Rising Popularity of Outsourced Travel Management with Insights from Louise K and Esther van der Aa
BTN Europe: The Rising Popularity of Outsourced Travel Management with Insights from Louise K and Esther van der Aa

BTN Europe: The Rising Popularity of Outsourced Travel Management with Insights from Louise K and Esther van der Aa

17/02/2025
The Company Dime – What’s In A Name? Considerations For Corporate Travel Branding
The Company Dime – What’s In A Name? Considerations For Corporate Travel Branding

The Company Dime – What’s In A Name? Considerations For Corporate Travel Branding

06/02/2025
The Company Dime – Corporate Travel Consultants Analyze GBT-CWT Review
The Company Dime – Corporate Travel Consultants Analyze GBT-CWT Review

The Company Dime – Corporate Travel Consultants Analyze GBT-CWT Review

01/02/2025
Caroline Strachan comments in the Company Dime Webinar: ‘Company Dime Insight Exchange’
Caroline Strachan comments in the Company Dime Webinar: ‘Company Dime Insight Exchange’

Caroline Strachan comments in the Company Dime Webinar: ‘Company Dime Insight Exchange’

01/02/2025
Katie Virtue Comments in BTN on “Mission Critical: Measuring the ROI of Business Travel in 2025”
Katie Virtue Comments in BTN on “Mission Critical: Measuring the ROI of Business Travel in 2025”

Katie Virtue Comments in BTN on “Mission Critical: Measuring the ROI of Business Travel in 2025”

17/01/2025
BTN Magazine – The Supplier Mindset in 2025: What Are They Thinking? (by Caroline Strachan)
BTN Magazine – The Supplier Mindset in 2025: What Are They Thinking? (by Caroline Strachan)

BTN Magazine – The Supplier Mindset in 2025: What Are They Thinking? (by Caroline Strachan)

17/01/2025
Mike Orchard Comments on Airline Shopping in the Business Travel Mag
Mike Orchard Comments on Airline Shopping in the Business Travel Mag

Mike Orchard Comments on Airline Shopping in the Business Travel Mag

17/12/2024
What To Do About Marriott’s Stand Against Last-Room Availability Rates
What To Do About Marriott’s Stand Against Last-Room Availability Rates

What To Do About Marriott’s Stand Against Last-Room Availability Rates

17/10/2024
The Evolution Of Lowest Logical Fare Policies
The Evolution Of Lowest Logical Fare Policies

The Evolution Of Lowest Logical Fare Policies

24/09/2024
Navigating towards net zero – reducing the environmental impact of business travel
Navigating towards net zero – reducing the environmental impact of business travel

Navigating towards net zero – reducing the environmental impact of business travel

24/09/2024
How To Get A Budget For Tech And Win Support For Your Ideas
How To Get A Budget For Tech And Win Support For Your Ideas

How To Get A Budget For Tech And Win Support For Your Ideas

15/08/2024

On film

What’s on the minds of Roaders and our friends throughout the industry

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Voice on the Pulse 2025
Voice on the Pulse 2025

Voice on the Pulse 2025

15/12/2025
Festive Road Rebrand Video
Festive Road Rebrand Video

Festive Road Rebrand Video

20/07/2025
WHAT DO OUR OUTSOURCED ROADERS HAVE TO SAY?
WHAT DO OUR OUTSOURCED ROADERS HAVE TO SAY?

WHAT DO OUR OUTSOURCED ROADERS HAVE TO SAY?

24/02/2025
Future Proof Fridays – The Power Of Outsourcing – Randstad And Festive Road Partnership
Future Proof Fridays – The Power Of Outsourcing – Randstad And Festive Road Partnership

Future Proof Fridays – The Power Of Outsourcing – Randstad And Festive Road Partnership

13/02/2025
Future Proof Fridays – Payments Trilogy
Future Proof Fridays – Payments Trilogy

Future Proof Fridays – Payments Trilogy

30/01/2025
Future Proof Fridays – Episode Three – Finding the right mix of payment solutions to meet needs and support broader organisational initiatives
Future Proof Fridays – Episode Three – Finding the right mix of payment solutions to meet needs and support broader organisational initiatives

Future Proof Fridays – Episode Three – Finding the right mix of payment solutions to meet needs and support broader organisational initiatives

23/01/2025
Future Proof Fridays – Episode Two – Smart tips to optimize your travel payment and expense solutions & going touchless
Future Proof Fridays – Episode Two – Smart tips to optimize your travel payment and expense solutions & going touchless

Future Proof Fridays – Episode Two – Smart tips to optimize your travel payment and expense solutions & going touchless

17/01/2025
Future Proof Fridays – Episode One – To mandate or not to mandate in your corporate travel program?
Future Proof Fridays – Episode One – To mandate or not to mandate in your corporate travel program?

Future Proof Fridays – Episode One – To mandate or not to mandate in your corporate travel program?

09/01/2025
Future Proof Fridays – Episode Two – How to approach resource planning
Future Proof Fridays – Episode Two – How to approach resource planning

Future Proof Fridays – Episode Two – How to approach resource planning

12/12/2024
Future Proof Fridays – Episode One – The art of the possible for travel and meetings
Future Proof Fridays – Episode One – The art of the possible for travel and meetings

Future Proof Fridays – Episode One – The art of the possible for travel and meetings

12/12/2024
The TMC Partnership Performance Survey Box Set – Prologue
The TMC Partnership Performance Survey Box Set – Prologue

The TMC Partnership Performance Survey Box Set – Prologue

25/05/2023
Episode One – Traveller Experience – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance
Episode One – Traveller Experience – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

Episode One – Traveller Experience – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

25/05/2023
Episode Two – Technology – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance
Episode Two – Technology – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

Episode Two – Technology – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

25/05/2023
Episode Three – Relationship Governance – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance
Episode Three – Relationship Governance – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

Episode Three – Relationship Governance – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

25/05/2023
Episode Four – Service Culture – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance
Episode Four – Service Culture – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

Episode Four – Service Culture – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

25/05/2023
Episode Five – Relationship – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance
Episode Five – Relationship – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

Episode Five – Relationship – The Business Travel Box Set, TMC Partnership Performance

25/05/2023

Podcasts

Listen to the Roaders and industry partners on our Podcast series

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The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Epilogue
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Epilogue

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Epilogue

23/07/2024
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #9 – Disruption At The Very Core
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #9 – Disruption At The Very Core

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #9 – Disruption At The Very Core

11/07/2024
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #8 – Take the Lead Or Be Directed
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #8 – Take the Lead Or Be Directed

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #8 – Take the Lead Or Be Directed

26/06/2024
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #7 – Hail to the Storytellers
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #7 – Hail to the Storytellers

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #7 – Hail to the Storytellers

13/06/2024
MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #6 – The API Explosion Brings Buyer Empowerment
MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #6 – The API Explosion Brings Buyer Empowerment

MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #6 – The API Explosion Brings Buyer Empowerment

29/05/2024
MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #5 – Dynamic Content – The True King
MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #5 – Dynamic Content – The True King

MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #5 – Dynamic Content – The True King

16/05/2024
MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #4 – The Whole Trip Experience (at last)
MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #4 – The Whole Trip Experience (at last)

MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #4 – The Whole Trip Experience (at last)

24/04/2024
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #3 – It was always about the meeting
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #3 – It was always about the meeting

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #3 – It was always about the meeting

09/04/2024
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #2 – ESG at the very core
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #2 – ESG at the very core

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #2 – ESG at the very core

27/03/2024
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #1 – The Future of Work Dispersed But Not Forgotten
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #1 – The Future of Work Dispersed But Not Forgotten

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Trend #1 – The Future of Work Dispersed But Not Forgotten

13/03/2024
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Introduction & methodology
The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Introduction & methodology

The MACROSCOPE 2.0 Podcast Series – Introduction & methodology

12/03/2024

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