Direct Travel

Direct Travel Direct Travel is a leading corporate travel management company in the U.S. We deliver flexible services, innovative technologies and reduced travel costs.

Direct Travel, Inc. is a leading provider of corporate travel management services, established with the goal to create a best-in-class TMC. The company has been providing travel management services for over 40 years; working with clients to develop highly customized travel programs. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the

greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost savings. Direct Travel has offices throughout the US and the UK, and is currently ranked 9th on the Travel Weekly Power List. For more information about Direct Travel, please visit www.dt.com. Additionally, Direct Travel offers full-service performance improvement solutions, including meeting and event management, group incentive travel and individual recognition solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiary Creative Group, Inc. For more information, please visit www.creativegroupinc.com.

That's a wrap on the Roadshow in Atlanta! Corporate travel is evolving fast, but yesterday’s event in Atlanta proved t...
09/04/2026

That's a wrap on the Roadshow in Atlanta!

Corporate travel is evolving fast, but yesterday’s event in Atlanta proved that the right technology paired with genuine human expertise makes all the difference. It was a jam-packed day filled with:

🌐 Real-World Insights: Richard Clowes, SAS Director of Travel Operations, joined Direct Travel CEO, Christal Bemont, for an engaging fireside chat on navigating current travel management challenges.

🤝 The Power of Partnership: Ken Pfaffmann, Direct Travel VP of Product Marketing, and Bill Tillman, Spotnana EVP, walked through how our joint ecosystem simplifies corporate travel.

🎯 Avenir in Action: Briana Conway, Direct Travel VP of Technology Solutions, delivered a live demo of the platform, showing how seamless booking and management can actually be.

And we couldn’t have done it without our cohost Spotnana and sponsor Marriott International. 👏 Thanks for an incredible event!

📍✈️ See you Sept 17 in Chicago for our next stop!

When employees book on outside sites, tracking spend and staying in touch can get tough fast. The good news? Fixing a f...
09/04/2026

When employees book on outside sites, tracking spend and staying in touch can get tough fast.

The good news? Fixing a fragmented program comes down to giving your team better tools, not stricter rules.

Swipe through to see 3 ways to fix fragmented travel programs and keep everyone on the same page:

1️⃣ Give travelers the options they actually want (NDC, OTAs, and low-cost carriers) all in one portal to stop off-policy bookings.

2️⃣ Use natural-language AI tools to easily turn raw data into clear spend trends.

3️⃣ Connect self-service tools with expert care so your travelers and advisors are always looking at the exact same system.

Plus read our full webinar recap on the blog to learn how to put these solutions into practice 🔗👉 https://bit.ly/4gX7DE7

More options, global reach, and zero extra friction for your business travelers. As airline distribution evolves, getti...
09/03/2026

More options, global reach, and zero extra friction for your business travelers.

As airline distribution evolves, getting the best rates shouldn't require extra steps. We’ve expanded our platform to bring expanded flight content and seamless booking straight to your team.

💻 Redesigned booking experience
✅ Enhanced flight approvals
🌏 Expanded global POS

Read our latest blog to see how these updates bring more choices and regional savings to your travel program: https://bit.ly/46GBb3K

We’re honored to be recognized as a 2026 TrustRadius Tech Cares Award winner! 🏆 At Direct Travel, we know that innovativ...
09/02/2026

We’re honored to be recognized as a 2026 TrustRadius Tech Cares Award winner! 🏆

At Direct Travel, we know that innovative travel tools mean so much more when backed by real, dedicated human support. That’s why we’re proud to receive this award that celebrates our commitment to employee well-being, community impact, and workplace culture.

🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4x5SaHE

Scattered data makes travel management harder than it needs to be. The next evolution of brings your ecosystem togethe...
09/02/2026

Scattered data makes travel management harder than it needs to be. The next evolution of brings your ecosystem together so you can access crucial travel insights instantly.

It centered on providing the access travel managers need to support their teams across the globe. 🛫 🌎

As Lisa Kaffenberger, People & Culture Travel Manager at BDO USA, puts it: "[Avenir is] not just another application. It’s becoming the foundation for how we manage our travel program by making the information we need easier to access, and we’re excited to see where it goes next."

👉 Learn more about the latest updates to Avenir: https://bit.ly/4xip7kD

Navigating business travel should feel seamless, safe, and backed by high industry standards. That's why we're proud to...
09/01/2026

Navigating business travel should feel seamless, safe, and backed by high industry standards.

That's why we're proud to share that Direct Travel is the first TMC to achieve BTA Accreditation Level 1 from The Business Travel Association. 🎉

This recognition reflects the standards we bring to our clients every day—from responsive, expert service and flexible solutions to technology that gives travel managers greater visibility and control over their programs.

As travel management continues to evolve, we’re committed to raising the bar and and giving travel managers more access to the data they need to run successful travel programs across the globe. 🌏 🛩️

Learn more here: https://www.dt.com/blog/direct-travel-becomes-first-tmc-to-achieve-bta-accreditation-level-1/

Business operates globally, and that requires global travel management. And when you’re operating in different markets, ...
08/31/2026

Business operates globally, and that requires global travel management. And when you’re operating in different markets, there’s no room for disconnected software, compliance hurdles, or fragmented reporting. 🌏

To help bridge the gap between global travel management systems and local ecosystems, we’re proud to announce that Direct Travel China has launched ANYICHENG™, a Travel-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform built specifically for the local market.

Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4yfVHUU

Heading to ITB India tomorrow? So are we!The corporate travel landscape across India and APAC is evolving fast, making a...
08/31/2026

Heading to ITB India tomorrow? So are we!

The corporate travel landscape across India and APAC is evolving fast, making agility, local expertise, and the right technology more important than ever.

From 1–3 September 2026, the Direct Travel India team will be at ITB India in Mumbai, meeting with corporate travel managers, procurement leaders, and regional decision-makers.

Let’s connect to explore how we can help you:

✅ Streamline and consolidate your travel program
✅ Strengthen policy, duty of care, and traveler experience
✅ Unlock better visibility through technology and reporting
✅ Navigate local markets with on-the-ground expertise
✅ Deliver tailored business solutions across the region

📅 1–3 September 2026
📍 ITB India, Mumbai

📩 Interested in meeting our team? Send us a direct message or drop a comment below to arrange a 1:1.

We look forward to seeing you in Mumbai!

08/28/2026

We’re still riding the momentum from and what’s possible for business travel. 🚀

As our CEO, Christal Bemont, shared on the show floor, the energy of business travel is undeniable. Travel programs today face a tough balancing act: managing complex global needs while keeping experiences seamless and personal for travelers.

That’s where comes in. It gives both travel managers and travelers alike more access than ever for better travel experiences. 😀 ✈️

Check out the video below and see the full capabilities of Avenir here: https://bit.ly/4qIPGxr

When your travel program connects data, policy, and service in one place, everything runs smoother. 💻✈️ Our latest blog ...
08/27/2026

When your travel program connects data, policy, and service in one place, everything runs smoother. 💻✈️

Our latest blog breaks down the key takeaways from our recent webinar on moving from fragmentation to unified access, including:

🌐 Getting Access to Connected Content: Why aggregated content leads to better choices and fewer out-of-policy bookings.

🚀 Turning Data into Action: How unified reporting empowers travel leaders to make faster, confident decisions.

⚖️ Pairing Technology with Service: Balancing smart automation with responsive advisor support when complex traveler needs arise.

Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4gX7DE7

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