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…
After a time of travel bans, we have noticed that our customers are putting travel back on the agenda. Slowly and carefully, but still – some people are traveling for business purposes again. In most cases, we’re talking local (commuting) travel. But one of my friends who lives in Prague actually hopped on flight KL1350…
Last week, I read a great interview with John Rose in The Company Dime. John – or, as I call him, mister Rose – was a program director for the U.S. Department of Defense in Italy, president of AIG Travel Guard Assist, and COO of iJet (now WorldAware). Unsurprisingly, all eyes in the industry are…
The business travel landscape of services and experiences isn’t a pretty view. It is awfully fragmented. Think about all the different channels business travelers need to use to get a few basic things done: finding a cab, calling a restaurant, connecting with a local co-worker, (re)arranging a client meeting. Their focus shifts, and they can…
Last week, I met a fellow entrepreneur who asked me, “What do you think the travel industry will look like 10 years from now?” It was a triggering question in a lot of ways. Considering how little the industry has changed in the past few years, you probably won’t expect any major transformations in the…
Starting something new is exciting. It’s an adventure of sorts, a dive into the unknown – all that cheesy jazz. The reason I’m digging up these phrases is that I recently started a new job – or, more specifically, an internship at Roadmap. And sure, I was thrilled and all. But in all honesty, before…
Date: July 30, 2019 Press Release: For Immediate Release Global manufacturer ITW has chosen Roadmap, the award-winning Dutch travel management platform, to deliver a simple, fluid and efficient experience to its valued business travelers. Cathy Sharpe, Director, Strategic Sourcing, Global Travel & Expense Management Services at ITW, says: “At the moment, the business travel…