Escape to Tuscany

Join Adelman Discoveries for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tuscany, where rolling hills, medieval towns, and rich Italian culture await. Based in the charming spa town of Montecatini Terme—perfectly situated between Florence and Pisa—you’ll enjoy guided day trips to iconic destinations like San Gimignano, Pisa, Siena, Florence, and the stunning coastal villages of Cinque Terre. From historic landmarks and breathtaking views to flavorful local cuisine and wine tastings, this trip offers the perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and adventure. With comfortable accommodations, curated excursions, and plenty of time for food, photos, and fun, this is the Tuscan escape you’ve been dreaming of!

Experience the best of Brazil and Argentina on this unforgettable journey.

Begin in dazzling Rio de Janeiro, where you’ll visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, stroll the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and savor a traditional Churrascaria dinner. Next, feel the power of nature at Iguazu Falls, taking in panoramic views from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides—including the dramatic Devil’s Throat. In Buenos Aires, immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture as you explore historic neighborhoods like La Boca and San Telmo, wander through the elegant Recoleta Cemetery, and choose to enjoy a spirited tango show or a Gaucho Party on a traditional ranch. With the perfect blend of guided sightseeing and free time, this South American adventure captures the vibrant heart of two captivating countries.

For more information on these or any other Adelman Discoveries tours, call 559-244-6600 or email groupoperations@adelmandiscoveries.com. To explore additional tours, please visit https://adelmanvacations.com/escorted-tours/

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Partner Spotlight: Liaisons Meetings & Events 

As fall approaches, companies across industries are setting their sights on high-stakes events — from national sales kickoffs to global leadership conferences and executive client summits. These large-scale gatherings require more than just logistics. They demand flawless execution, creative vision, and a guest-first mindset. 

That’s where Liaisons Meetings & Events comes in. 

With a proven track record managing complex corporate events for hundreds, and even thousands, of attendees, Liaisons brings experience, strategy, and polish to every touchpoint. Whether you’re hosting a multi-day incentive trip or a leadership offsite with multiple breakout tracks and production needs, their team delivers seamless execution from start to finish. 

Their full-service event management includes:
🔹 Strategic planning and timeline management
🔹 Venue sourcing and contract negotiation
🔹 Production design and onsite support
🔹 Custom branding, immersive experiences, and attendee engagement strategies 

If you’re planning your 2026 / 2027 meetings calendar, now is the time to secure the right partner. Let Liaisons Meetings & Events help you make a lasting impression at scale. 

Interested in learning more? Reach out to busdev@liaisonscorp.com or visit Home – Liaisons Meetings & Eventsto connect with the team. 

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United’s collaboration across many internal and external entities on meaningful change has proven effective and expedited the path to reliability. The underlying issues at Newark, including construction on the airport’s busiest runway, airport-wide overscheduling of flights at peak hours, and an Air Traffic Control staffing shortage, have all been addressed.

· Runway construction is complete Newark’s busiest runway for departing flights closed for renovations mid-April, and the construction project is now complete. That means all runways at Newark are open.

· FAA-supported schedule reductions The closure of the runway compounded the problem at Newark, with its hourly demand often exceeding the ability to absorb operations without delay. We proactively cancelled 35 roundtrip flights (primarily focused on high-frequency markets) and firmed our schedule into the fall so customers can plan their travel with confidence.

· Safe, accelerated ATC onboarding The TRACON facility responsible for overseeing the Newark area was staffed at 58%, significantly reducing the number of arrivals and departures per hour at EWR. This facility currently has 22 trainees, and many of these have previous experience at higher level facilities and are expected to certify in less time than usual.

These changes are here to stay, and the data shows that they’re working. It’s a new Newark, and your travelers can now see firsthand how these changes are creating a better way to fly.

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The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention, held July 21–23 in Denver, CO, brought together more than 4,300 buyers, suppliers, and industry leaders for three days of insight, innovation, and networking—and World Travel Service was proud to be part of the action.

As a member of the BCD Travel Midmarket family, World Travel Service joined forces with our sister brands Adelman Travel and Acendas Travel at the BCD Travel booth. The space was buzzing with energy as our teams met with customers, prospects, and partners, creating new opportunities and deepening existing relationships.

One of the highlights of the convention was our joint BCD Midmarket customer event. Together, we co-hosted a well-attended cocktail reception followed by a private dinner at Ocean Prime. It was a perfect setting to connect with our valued clients and share the exciting direction we’re heading as part of the BCD family.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to represent World Travel Service on such an important industry stage and to collaborate so closely with our fellow Midmarket brands. Events like these remind us of the power of strong partnerships, shared values, and face-to-face connection.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to a successful and memorable week in Denver!

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Navigating business travel with SAP Concur is smoother and safer when you follow best practices. Here are key tips, including your focus areas, plus suggestions to enhance every trip.

1. Complete Bookings in a Timely Manner

• Why it matters: Until finalized, holds on flights, cars, and hotels are temporary. Leaving trips in limbo puts your space at risk, and availability isn’t guaranteed without booking.
• Best practice: Start and complete your trip booking in one session. Once you add segments (air, car, hotel), move swiftly to finalize and wait for confirmation.

2. Avoid Mid-Process Edits

• Issue: Adding a hotel or car before the airline ticket is issued can disrupt the sequence, generating errors or ticketing delays.
• Best practice: Once you’re in the ticketing stage, allow Concur to process. Wait for your invoice and confirmation email before editing the trip.

3. Watch for “Withdrawn” Status Alerts

• What’s happening: Concur is updating codes for airline schedule changes. Some may inaccurately mark your trip as “Withdrawn,” even if it’s still active.
• Best practice: If you see “Withdrawn” without cancellation, contact WTS immediately to validate your booking.

4. Leverage Policy-Driven Booking to Stay Compliant

SAP Concur’s platform helps enforce your travel policy, vendor rules, budget limits, preferred carriers, all embedded into the tool. This drives both cost control and duty of care.

Tips:

• Use direct (nonstop) or lowest-logical-fare filters to save time and money.
• Take advantage of inline guidance: flagged non-compliant options and hotel notes can help faster compliance.

5. Book Early & Monitor Availability

• Book flights, rooms, and rental cars well in advance. Last-minute bookings can cost more and carry a higher cancellation risk.
• Keep an eye on your itinerary for alerts: Concur integrates schedule change updates into trips to aid duty of care.

6. Keep Your Profile & Payment Info Updated

• Ensure your traveler profile is current, especially passport and birthdate, for flights.
• Verify you’ve added a valid corporate credit card; expired card details can block bookings.

7. Use Support Resources When Needed

• If Concur isn’t populating inventory or you get errors, contact WTS. They know system patterns and workarounds during platform lags or schedule-driven system oddities.
• Clearly communicate with your travel manager if you encounter a “Withdrawn” flag.

8. Embrace Data & Analytics

• Concur offers reporting features to track trip costs, booking behavior, and vendor compliance.
• Use this data to inform policy improvements: e.g., identifying expensive routes, and renegotiating with providers.

9. Prioritize Traveler Experience

• Nonstop flight filters, flexible booking windows, and custom hotel notes improve traveler satisfaction.
• Encourage feedback post-trip to continuously refine travel policy and platform workflows.

Final Thoughts

SAP Concur is a powerful booking tool, but it works best when travelers follow best practices, WTS support, and corporate policy alignment. Speed, accuracy, clear communication, and ongoing feedback are critical to a seamless experience, ensuring safety, savings, and satisfaction on every trip.

Ready to optimize your Concur experience? Contact your Program Manager or email online@worldtrav.com for more about training, updates, and feedback channels.

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For World Travel Service clients using Concur Travel, this update means more informed booking decisions—especially in unfamiliar destinations. GeoSure’s proprietary GeoSafeScores™ cover seven critical safety categories, including women’s safety, LGBTQ+ safety, physical harm, and health risks. These scores are displayed directly within the hotel search and booking interface, offering real-time insight into surrounding areas.

As business travel demand continues to rise, companies are under increasing pressure to ensure not just program efficiency, but traveler safety and confidence. This new feature is a step forward in empowering travelers with the information they need to stay safe and travel smart.

What This Means for You:

· See neighborhood safety scores before booking a hotel

· Make smarter, more confident choices while on the road

· Support your duty of care obligations with built-in risk visibility

If your travelers or program managers would like a walkthrough of the new safety insights in Concur Travel, reach out to your World Travel Service Client Success Manager.

Click here to view the full press release: GeoSure | Concur Travel Integrates GeoSure Safety Intelligence

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Especially designed travelers, Accor’s latest hotel program with BCD Travel, brings the most favorable booking conditions at the best prices in 1,000+ hotels globally, with 10% off Best Available Flexible rate, inclusive of breakfast and free wi-fi.

And the benefits don’t stop there! 

The program’s rates are also eligible for ALL points, allowing members to collect points and select from a wide range of partners to spend them: From room upgrades in Accor properties to discounts with 100+ partners, including airlines and car rentals, or to treat themselves to an experience and more, wherever they are in the world.

Travelers need to simply book the dedicated rate and add their loyalty number at the time of booking.

By adding their ALL loyalty number on their profile, travelers can rest assured that they will be earning points with every stay and be recognized as a valued member in Accor hotels

Not a member yet? Travelers that register to ALL through this link will receive a bonus of 1,000 Reward points, , equivalent to 20€ to spend, after their first stay.

Find out more

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New Fare Categories Introduced

Southwest will offer four distinct fare options:

• Basic: Replacing the “Wanna Get Away” fare, this lowest-priced option includes restrictions such as no seat selection and non-refundable tickets.
• Choice: Allows standard seat selection and includes transferable flight credits.
• Choice Preferred: Offers preferred seating near the front of the cabin, earlier boarding, and refundable tickets.
• Choice Extra: Provides extra legroom seats, priority boarding, two free checked bags, and the highest Rapid Rewards points earning rate.

These changes align Southwest more closely with other major airlines by offering tiered fare options with varying levels of flexibility and amenities.

Click to learn more about what’s changing with Southwest Airline’s policies including: Checked Bags, Fares and Flight Credits, Rapid Rewards Points, and Assigned Seats: Policy Changes | Southwest Airlines

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BCD Travel has been named the winner of the 2025 Business Travel Sustainability Award – Sustainability Partner of the Year (TMC category) by the BTN Group. This prestigious global recognition celebrates BCD’s leadership in driving impactful sustainability practices across the business travel landscape.

The judges were especially impressed by BCD’s holistic sustainability strategy, which integrates internal operations with client-facing innovation. Highlights of the award-winning approach include:

• Carbon-fee invoicing mechanisms and behavioral nudges at the point of booking to support real-time, responsible decision-making.
• Employee engagement programs, such as mandatory sustainability training, ECPAT education, and commuter incentives.
• Measurable results, including a 74% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2016 baseline.

This achievement reflects BCD’s ongoing commitment to helping organizations like yours make more sustainable travel choices while leading by example. As part of the BCD Midmarket division, World Travel Service is proud to align with these global standards and tools as we support your ESG goals.

Learn more about this exciting recognition: Sustainability Awards winners unveiled | Business Travel News Europe

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Through a partnership with Conferma, the leading provider of virtual payment technology, Hilton will roll out this enhanced functionality across thousands of properties worldwide. This advancement will make it easier for business travelers to enjoy a fully cardless payment experience — offering greater flexibility, efficiency, control, and security.

What does this mean for our corporate clients?

• Simplified Travel Payments: No need for physical cards at check-in or check-out.
• Enhanced Security: Virtual cards provide an extra layer of protection for sensitive payment details.
• Frictionless Experience: By automating virtual card integrations, Hilton is removing manual processes and potential errors, helping travelers focus on their journey instead of paperwork.
• Broader Access: With over 400 travel management companies (TMCs) and thousands of corporate clients already aligned with Conferma technology, this new system is poised to benefit a wide range of business travelers.

Hilton’s innovation supports the increasing demand for digital-first, streamlined travel experiences — something we at World Travel Service are proud to see shaping the future of business travel. Learn more about Hilton’s announcement here.

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