An Article for Road Warriors Everywhere

Rhymer Rigby of FT.com gives us some great insight into the life of the extreme business travelers, spending more time on the road than they do at home http://on.ft.com/vIlKeh.

We wish safe travels to all super-commuters during this holiday season!

FedEx Delivery Video Gone Viral

The ability of social media and viral video to instill change is incredible. Here's a couple great videos from recent days that show why: _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tga9XmjDEJQ&feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ESU_PcqI38

Let us know about any stories you know of or your thoughts on this one!

Best Tablets for Business Travelers

Although many of our business travelers out there have made the transition into the world of tablets, there are still a number of  individuals relying on their laptops and mobile phones to keep them connected while on-the-go.  Each of the aforementioned products definitely have their benefits, however, Executive Travel Magazine has made their selections for the top tablets in the market today.   Check it out and let us know what you think! http://www.executivetravelmagazine.com/articles/best-tablets-for-business-travelers

TripAdvisor Goes Public

For those of us in the business travel industry, TripAdvisor going public marks a significant step for the company and the tremendous growth that they've experienced over the last 11 years.  Keep your eyes on this these guys as trading for the company begins tomorrow under the symbol TRIP. http://www.boston.com/business/technology/innoeco/2011/12/tripadvisor_going_public_tomor.html

ExpenseAnywhere Featured in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Check out the latest article about ExpenseAnywhere via Deborah Todd of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette!  http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11349/1196950-28-0.stm?cmpid=newspanel3

This article gives a great profile on some of the more significant developments that have happened at ExpenseAnywhere over the last six months...Thanks Deborah!

Best of Travel-Related Songs

With the end of the year nearly upon us, we'd like to take a cue from Business Traveler Social (btSocial), and provide you with their on-going list of the best travel-related songs that have been produced over the years. http://www.btsocial.com/transportation/building-travel-playlist

Hope you enjoy this, and make sure to check btSocial each day for additional songs!

Airline Ticketing Scams on the Rise

For leisure and business travelers alike, that old saying, "when it seems to good to be true, it probably is," definitely applies to this article from Business Travel News (BTN). http://bit.ly/uVPfSr

ExpenseAnywhere Announces Mobile Apps for Expense Management

December 7, 2011 –ExpenseAnywhere, a leader in travel & expense management solutions, announced today the release of the ExpenseAnywhere Mobile App, associated with its ExpenseAnywhere solution.

The ExpenseAnywhere Mobile App empowers users to instantly add expense details and capture receipt images from anywhere at any time.  With the ExpenseAnywhere App available for Blackberry, iPhone, and Android, users will never miss submitting another expense or receipt. Now they can capture it, track it, and submit it, all from the convenience of their smart phones.

The ExpenseAnywhere Mobile App enables users of smart phones to:

·         Add Expenses:  Users can enter expense & currency details, vendors and locations, add comments, capture receipt images, and check statuses of their expense reports.

·         Capture Receipts:  With ExpenseAnywhere receipt imaging, users can simply and easily capture and submit receipt images using their phone’s camera. The receipt images are maintained in the user’s inbox within the online system, which can then be attached to the appropriate expense report.  By cutting back on scanning and faxing receipts, the ExpenseAnywhere Mobile App helps to reduce the burden on corporate resources. 

·         Approve Expense Reports:  Designated users are provided with the ability to approve reports quickly, resulting in faster processing of expense claims.

With this new app, registered users of ExpenseAnywhere will be able to download the app free of charge and promptly log-in to their company account to view select expense reporting information.  They’ll enjoy the ability to access and update their expense reports just as quickly as expenses are incurred.  No more waiting to get to the hotel room or arrive back at the office to view expense report information.  Travelers, managers, and approvers will now be able to simply log-in to their smart phone app and access data in real time.

In addition, users can book travel with ExpenseAnywhere’s integrated travel booking solution partner, Orbitz for Business.  Orbitz for Business App users can make changes to their itinerary, check-in via mobile device, and proactively receive notifications regarding their travel reservations; giving integrated customers the most comprehensive mobile solution available.

The release of ExpenseAnywhere’s mobile application marks a significant step for the field of travel and expense management automation - a field that has seen significant growth over the past decade as companies transition from traditionally paper-based expense management systems to fully-automated paperless systems.          

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