September is knocking on our doors, so let me start by welcoming you back to reality — though our reality has undeniably changed. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed some well-deserved time off. I did, and I loved it. But I have to say, our preparation was unprecedented. We got our vaccines, downloaded the Dutch corona app, and…
I just returned from my first business trip in what feels like ages. We visited a customer in Barcelona and enjoyed every bit of it. We loved being out there again, seeing our customer in person, and steering clear of Zoom for a change. But the trip cost time and money, and it didn’t meet…
Six years ago, we founded Roadmap, and a lot has happened since. But first, let’s fast forward to today, as we have some important news to share: we are very proud to announce we’re joining forces with another company. And not just any company. Emburse and Roadmap have similar values and share the same purpose:…
In our previous blog post, we discussed why it’s important to think about your return-to-travel plan now. Today, we will provide 3 useful tips to set you in the right direction. Unprecedented times call for brand-new measures What happens if you don’t create a solid return-to-travel plan? Well, your go-ahead road warriors are likely to…
When the corona crisis hit and companies around the world closed their doors, business travel was impacted in an unprecedented way. Overseas conferences and in-person meetings in offices across borders were suddenly out of the question. But throughout (partial) lockdowns, people worked hard on return-to-work and return-to-travel plans from their home offices. And now that…
When I went for a jog last Sunday, I ran into a friend. Of course, we ended up talking about what’s on everyone’s mind: the pandemic. Now, I realize I’m one of the lucky ones. Roadmap is doing well, given the circumstances. I have three wonderful children of school age. Last but not least, I…
You must have grown tired of all those corona discussions by now. Will travel return to the pre-COVID-19 level? Is it a W or V shape? Domestic travel in China is almost at the pre-pandemic level, but European flight occupancy is starting to slide. Breathe in, breathe out. In the past few months, we’ve talked…
I enjoy the sound of a plane’s roaring engines during takeoff. The pilot’s occasional updates while I’m reading the latest edition of The Best American Short Stories. The view of a fairylike, miniature city from the window. I love so-so airplane food. Turbulence while typing on my laptop. Small children who go through a roller…
Recently, I asked one of Roadmap’s customer about her objectives for the coming years. She smiled and told me she didn’t have any yet. Her original goals had been to cut cost, travel less, conduct more online meetings, double down on working from home, and reduce her company’s CO2 emissions. Sounds like a five-year plan,…
The summer holidays are knocking on our doors, and Europe is opening up. Italy, Greece, Spain, and France are allowing a number of people to cross their borders again. So, we can go to the beach and have a beer. Like I’ve shared before, I love going to restaurants, bars, and big (sports) events. But…