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…
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…
Last weekend, a team of smart, driven Roadmappers participated in the Trave/Scrum Global Travel Hackathon. Together with my co-workers Patrick, Niels, Micha, Sheruela, and Glenn, I went on a mission to empower business travelers to get back on the road. Find out what happened! Remote: different concept, same adrenaline I’ll be honest with you. I…
I jumped on the train, wearing a face mask like I was supposed to. There were a few reasons why I went to the office. First and foremost, we are in the travel industry, so I need to put my money where my mouth is. And let’s be honest – a train ride is far…
At Roadmap, we have a long history of working remotely. Hopping online from our home offices isn’t new to us. Our team members are responsible for bringing their best to the Roadmap table – which means we attach value to two things. First and foremost: collaboration. Working together is paramount. Second: results. What have our…