Here are five travel apps that should accompany TripIt in your phone鈥檚 Travel folder.

1. Mobile Passport Control

When it comes to avoiding long lines at customs and border control, you might immediately think of听 鈥� and with good reason. That trusted traveler program is so popular that many of those who are trying to renew are unable to book an appointment in the next year, or more.

惭别别迟:听. It鈥檚 another trusted traveler program offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, but unlike Global Entry, it does not require pre-approval. Simply download the app and submit your passport information to get started.

2. SpotHero

Planning a road trip? Renting a car for your next getaway? Download听 now. Here鈥檚 how it works: SpotHero allows you to search 鈥� and compare prices 鈥� for thousands of parking facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Once you鈥檝e found the spot you want, you can book and prepay for it via the app. When you arrive at your destination, simply follow the instructions for how to park your vehicle.

Simply, easy, and best of all the app can save you loads of time and money on parking at airports, events, and more.

3. Priority Pass

You’ve heeded the airline鈥檚 advice to arrive three hours early for your flight, and since you have (thanks to the discount that comes with ), you zipped through security in 10 minutes. With two hours and 50 minutes to spare, you鈥檙e hoping to get some work done in the comfort of an airport lounge. Don鈥檛 have lounge access via a loyalty program or your ticket class? That鈥檚 where听听comes in. With an annual membership, you can gain access to more than 1,300 airport lounges and experiences around the world. The听听can help you locate their lounges, save your favorites for later, and more.

4. Google Translate

Does that container say milk or yogurt? You鈥檙e in need of cough medicine, but you don鈥檛 speak the local language鈥攏ow what? In these scenarios and countless more, Google Translate has you covered. Simply type in words or phrases in your language and toggle to the desired language: a translation appears, and you can be sure you鈥檙e picking up milk for your morning coffee, not yogurt, or asking the pharmacist for the right remedy for your ailment.

With Google Translate, you can scan an image and it will translate the text right on your phone. This makes finding your way around town, a menu, and more that much easier.

5. Airbnb

Download Airbnb not for accommodations, for Experiences. The little toggle at the top of the Airbnb app, where it says 鈥淲here to?鈥�, allows you to search and book tours, classes, day trips, and much more. It鈥檚 my go-to for finding things to do in a destination, even when I鈥檓 not staying in an Airbnb. You can search by activity type — art and culture, food and drink, sports, tours, and more — read reviews, and book an experience right in the app. After you鈥檝e booked, you can message the host via the app, if needed. Best of all, you know you鈥檙e getting a local experience 鈥� and supporting a local business 鈥� on an app you鈥檙e probably already familiar with. It鈥檚 a win-win.

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This holiday travel season is expected to be among the and in years. Travel industry experts are sharing their tips for a better travel experience.

麻豆原创鈥檚 Take

The trend of 鈥渕aking up for lost travel time,鈥� a knock-on effect of the pandemic, continues into the holiday season. Despite inflation and high ticket prices, people are as determined as ever to travel this holiday season — and into 2023.

鈥淛ust about every TripIt user (99%) is planning a trip for the year ahead,鈥� said Jen Moyse, vice president of product, from 麻豆原创 Concur, a travel app that helps people organize and manage their travel plans. 鈥淣early one in three are planning a Christmas and New Year鈥檚 trip and one in four said they鈥檒l travel for Thanksgiving. That鈥檚 more than what we heard last year. When we asked the same question听, only 27% of respondents said they鈥檇 travel for the winter holidays and just 19% for Thanksgiving.鈥�

In fact, stored in the TripIt app are up from 2021 for domestic flights (45%), international flights (117%), car rentals (35%), lodging (46%) and vacation rentals (26%).

Be Prepared

Summer travel was exceptionally turbulent, with flight delays and cancellations disrupting travel for 57% of TripIt users, according to a . While the travel industry has learned from the experience, 93% of the people who plan to travel over the holidays say they will adjust their behaviors to accommodate potential cancellations and delays.

鈥淪ome will arrive at the airport earlier than they have in the past (52%), while others will be more selective with the travel providers they use (45%) and nearly as many (44%) will plan ahead for a delay and come bearing snacks and reading material,鈥� Moyse said. 鈥淎lmost half of travelers are planning not to check a bag, which is a good way to ease the stress of the unknown and keep a few factors of their trip in their control.鈥�

Be Early

This may be the most expensive holiday travel season in recent years, according to . TripIt survey findings reveal that approximately half of respondents say they are spending more money on travel due to inflation (52%), rising airfare (49%) and gas prices (29%).

Moyse said that the best way to prepare is to expect and budget for higher prices. She advised booking travel early to avoid sell-outs. She shared her tips: 鈥淐heck your saved-up points and miles, set alerts for travel deals, use a tool like Fare Tracker in TripIt Pro to secure refunds or investigate programs your credit card provides. Consider looking at flights that might be less desirable for others, like red-eyes or flights on the holidays themselves.鈥�

If you plan to travel in 2023, she advised, 鈥淚t鈥檚 safe to assume travel prices will remain high for the foreseeable future, so if you want to make travel a priority, budget accordingly and evaluate the number or types of trips you鈥檙e planning to take.鈥�

Be Flexible听

Plan for the unexpected and you won鈥檛 be disappointed, so goes the saying that seems to perfectly describe holiday travel. Indeed, there is a higher probability of travel disruptions around Thanksgiving and the winter holidays in part due to labor shortages and inclement weather. 鈥淏uild in buffer days for important events, and regularly monitor your flight should the time change or any other adjustments be made to the schedule,鈥� Moyse said.

鈥淭o avoid holiday mishaps, travelers who have flexibility should avoid the busiest travel days,鈥� she said. 鈥�, the busiest travel days will be Wednesday, November 23, followed by Tuesday, November 22. Plan for crowds and long lines, especially at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Denver International Airport, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.鈥�

Contact:
Ilaina Jonas, Senior Director of Global Public Relations, 麻豆原创
+1 (646) 923-2834, ilaina.jonas@sap.com

At , we are always looking to improve your travel experience, and we want to help when things don鈥檛 go according to plan. That is why we , a company that specializes in helping air passengers claim compensation for eligible delayed, canceled, and overbooked flights to, from, or within the European Union (EU) and Brazil.

How does AirHelp work?

It鈥檚 really simple: If you experience a flight disruption that may be eligible for compensation in the EU or Brazil, TripIt will automatically email you and help you file a claim through AirHelp.

Once your claim is filed, AirHelp does the rest of the hard work for you 鈥� including the paperwork and communication with the airlines 鈥� to help you claim compensation for your inconvenience.

All of this is possible because of air passenger rights regulations in certain regions that protect passengers against lengthy delays and other travel disruptions.

What flights are eligible for compensation?听

Compensation eligibility varies by country:

• 听for eligibility on flight disruptions to/from/within the EU.
• 听for eligibility on flight disruptions to/from/within Brazil.

As a reminder, you will not be eligible to receive compensation when a flight disruption is out of the airline鈥檚 control and thus does not qualify for compensation, such as with weather complications.

Does it cost anything to use AirHelp?听

In short, no: AirHelp will only deduct a service fee from your total compensation amount if your claim is successful. If AirHelp is unable to assist you in receiving compensation, you are not charged anything.

With more than 16 million travelers helped, AirHelp has the resources and expertise to handle the complex claim process.

For more information, visit听听or 罢谤颈辫滨迟鈥檚听.

Jen Moyse is the vice president of Product for TripIt from 麻豆原创 Concur.

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But this year, some of these seasonal characteristics could be harder to find, at least when it comes to avoiding crowds. According to , 85% of Americans are planning to travel this fall. Nearly two-thirds (64%) plan to fly domestically, 42% are planning a road trip, and 32% are planning to fly internationally.

One hypothesis as to why is that many are hoping the chaos of summer will cool off, too.

What Is Shoulder Season?

Shoulder season is the time between the peak and off seasons of travel. It varies based on where you are located around the globe. In the U.S., for example, shoulder season occurs between the busy summer travel season and the lull of winter travel 鈥� during the fall and spring.

Why do people like to travel during shoulder season? There are a few perks: Prices are typically lower than during peak summer travel. The weather is also typically better than in the off season. Combined, this creates a sweet spot for those travelers who have the flexibility to travel during this time.

Many people travel during the summer because kids are not in school, there are more long weekends to take advantage of, like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, and of course, the weather is often ideal for a vacation. But with all of these perks comes higher prices 鈥� and, as many people experienced this past summer, .

It comes as little surprise that many Americans are planning fall travel. If you are one of them, read on for tips on how to make the most of shoulder season.

Where to Go in the Fall

Here are five ways to make the most of fall travel.

1. Go where the crowds aren鈥檛

According to TripIt data, the top destinations for American travelers this fall, between September 1 and November 15, are:

1. Las Vegas
2. Orlando
3. Chicago
4. New York
5. Denver
6. San Francisco
7. Los Angeles
8. Boston
9. London
10. Phoenix

Of course, these destinations are popular for a reason: many of them topped the charts for summer holidays like and and with cooler temps and prices predicted for fall, it鈥檚 easy to see why they鈥檒l continue to attract travelers.

To skip the crowds, head elsewhere: think instead of Chicago; instead of Denver; or instead of London.

2. Go where your bucket list leads you

For many Americans, that means Europe. According to a recent TripIt survey, of those planning , more than half (57%) of travelers have international destinations in mind. Nearly a third (30%) are planning trips to Europe.

Why is the fall 鈥� and this fall, in particular 鈥� a great time to visit Europe? There are typically fewer tourists, as mentioned above, great deals on flights and accommodations, as well as myriad cultural events to experience: Oktoberfest in Germany, Europe鈥檚 largest Halloween celebration in Derry, Ireland, Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes Night, in Scotland and much more.

Right now, Americans can also benefit from a near-parity U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate 鈥� the lowest it鈥檚 been in about two decades.

3. Go where 鈥渟pooky SZN鈥� prevails

Love Halloween? Want to plan a fall trip with a spooky twist? Here are a few destinations to consider.

Savannah, Georgia: Savannah is one of America鈥檚 spookiest cities thanks to its historic cemeteries, reported ghost sightings, and famed voodoo-practicing residents. Take a via trolley, hearse, or on foot — there鈥檚 even a haunted pub crawl option — to learn about the city鈥檚 spooky past and access some of its most haunted locations.

New Orleans, Louisiana: If you love parades, New Orleans, or NOLA, should be high on your fall destinations list. The , an annual Halloween parade, features floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and walking krewes 鈥� all marching through NOLA鈥檚 famed French Quarter. This year, the parade takes place on Saturday, October 22.

Hudson Valley, New York: New York鈥檚 Hudson Valley is ripe with fall activities that range from festive to downright frightening. On the festive end, opt for a jaunt through Van Cortlandt Manor when it鈥檚 dressed up for , covered in thousands of hand-carved jack o鈥檒antern displays鈥攆rom dragons to the Statue of Liberty. Advanced reservations are required, so now. You can also visit the real village of Sleepy Hollow or head to nearby Tarrytown where Sleepy Hollow author Washington Irving lived. His historic home will be decorated for the season.

4. Go where the foliage is peaking

Dreaming of filling your Instagram feed with the colors of the season? This can help you anticipate when your intended U.S. destination will experience peak fall colors. Toggle the slider to the dates you have in mind for a leaf-peeing trip, and reference the color-coded guide to gauge when you can experience foliage at its most colorful.

5. Go away feeling prepared

No matter where you travel, you want to feel prepared for your trip鈥攁nd can help you do just that. Here鈥檚 a few ways how:

• This summer鈥檚 travel chaos into the fall. With TripIt Pro, you can be among the first to know about flight delays, cancellations, gate changes, and more. If your flight is delayed or canceled, you can consult TripIt Pro鈥檚 . It instantly finds you new flight options if your current flight has been delayed, canceled, or if you鈥檇 just like to leave on another flight.
• If you experience a flight disruption while on a trip to Europe, TripIt will automatically email you if your flight may be eligible for compensation and help you file a claim through . Once your claim is filed, AirHelp does the rest of the hard work for you, including the paperwork and communication with the airlines.
• Disruptions aside, TripIt Pro鈥檚 feature makes international travel easier by showing details such as the local currency and exchange rate, for tipping at your destination, embassy information, driving guidance, socket and plug requirements, required vaccinations, and more.
• Whether you鈥檙e flying internationally or domestically for your fall trip, add your flight plans to TripIt. With TripIt Pro, you鈥檒l be notified if your after you book, in which case you are usually entitled to a reimbursement.

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Business travel has returned in 2022, as more people hit the road after two years of work-from-home arrangements due to the pandemic. Travel industry experts also report in the media that there is an who are blending their business travel with personal vacation or leisure 鈥� a practice that is being called a 鈥渨orkation鈥� or 鈥渂leisure.鈥� While employees have been quick to adopt the blurring of boundaries between work and private time, many companies have yet to formalize corporate travel policies to accommodate employee bleisure trips.

鈥淜now before you go鈥� can save employees headaches when it comes time to file expenses.

麻豆原创鈥檚 Take

If you are getting used to colleagues dialing in to conference calls from exotic and fun locations 鈥� think Cancun, Orlando, Las Vegas, Honolulu 鈥� then you are a witness to the rising trend of bleisure travel. Around this fall and many say they will take their work with them for bleisure 鈥� either by adding extra days onto a business trip to enjoy the destination or remotely working during the day and vacationing at night.

础鈥�痮f 1,700 U.S.-based users of , a popular travel planning app from 麻豆原创 Concur, found that 23% have plans for a bleisure trip in the year ahead. According to 麻豆原创 Concur, the average length of a trip is 14% longer in 2022 compared to 2019, which suggests that travelers are now combining business and leisure travel or combining multiple business trips.

鈥淲hile the concept of bleisure travel is nothing new, what is new is its prevalence,鈥� said Jen Moyse, vice president of Product for TripIt from 麻豆原创 Concur and author of the travel advice column, She said the pandemic forced employees to blend their business and personal lives. 鈥淎s the boundaries between work and office blurred, I think this opened many people鈥檚 eyes to the possibility of similar blending in other aspects of their lives, including travel.鈥�

Work-life balance has become more fluid. 鈥淲hile it used to be two big chunks of time, it now seems to be about multiple smaller chunks that alternate, and that makes things like bleisure travel seem more possible,鈥� Moyse said.

Managing Expectations for a Carefree Trip

According to a of 1,800 U.S.-based TripIt users, top states for bleisure travel include Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington,and Texas. Nearly half (41%) of American travelers are planning bucket-list trips in the year ahead, according to another from TripIt. Of those, 57% of travelers have an international destination in mind and 30% have their eye on Europe. Moyse鈥檚 tip: 鈥淲ith the euro and U.S. dollar at parity, it鈥檚 a great time for U.S.-based travelers to head to Europe!鈥�

In a 麻豆原创 Concur , travelers said they worked from a caf茅 or coffee shop (70%), a lobby (64%), a waiting room (57%), a restroom (39%) and poolside (31%) during business trips.

However, even the best bleisure itineraries can quickly unravel as misunderstandings mount if travel companions and office mates are not fully informed. Moyse offers some advice: 鈥淪etting expectations up front with your employer, colleagues and those you鈥檙e traveling with is key. Be transparent about what you expect your working hours to be, or when you have important calls scheduled. Similarly, let your team know if you鈥檒l be taking a call from a non-traditional location, or that you won鈥檛 be available at certain hours while you鈥檙e sightseeing with your travel partners.鈥�

Making Sense of Travel Guidelines for Reimbursement

The same 鈥痜ound that 54% of U.S. business travelers say bleisure is a perk offered by companies, and 46% said it is a standard benefit.

Moyse recommended that you check your company travel policies as the first step to bleisure travel. 鈥淣ot every company has a policy or permits this practice,鈥� she said.

In a article, 麻豆原创 Concur President Charlie Sultan recently discussed the duty of care and risk considerations that come with extending business trips. Employers and employees also need to be mindful of their working locations, as many states and countries have specific laws and regulations that can trigger tax burdens for companies and individuals if too many days are spent working in a certain geography. 麻豆原创 Concur solutions with technology from leading brands like EY and Deloitte to help customers and their employees navigate interstate and international rules before tax implications are triggered.

Moyse said, 鈥淕et familiar with guidelines around how to book your tickets, approved suppliers, your per diem, etc. From there, be transparent with your manager about your plans and get clear on what is an approved corporate expense and what is not.鈥�

To avoid headaches when filing travel expenses, business travelers will find that TripIt can be a useful tool to help them keep track of every part of their trip 鈥� from flight to hotel and rental car, restaurant reservations to museum tours, excursions and more 鈥� which can then serve as a guide to all trip costs and reimbursable expenses.

Moyse highlighted the additional benefits of TripIt as an integrated solution: 鈥淚f you have TripIt through your employer鈥檚 use of 麻豆原创 Concur solutions, then you could separate your business and personal activities into separate ‘trips,’ so you can share the business part with Concur Travel to start an expense report and keep the personal stuff separate.鈥�

Contact:
Ilaina Jonas, Senior Director of Global Public Relations, 麻豆原创
+1 (646) 923-2834, ilaina.jonas@sap.com

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In its latest update, TripIt shows a flight鈥檚 carbon emissions and provides practical ideas on how to reduce or offset its environmental impact.

鈥淥ur goal is to help you better understand the environmental impact of all of your flights,鈥� said Jen Moyse, director of Product for TripIt. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we made it easy for you to see, track, and offset your carbon footprint.鈥�

TripIt is the first travel organizing app to automatically aggregate flight emissions across providers, post-booking, giving you a holistic view of your air travel footprint. The feature will be available to all TripIt users, both free and Pro.

How Does TripIt Work?

TripIt now shows you the carbon emissions for your flights, tracks your annual flight emissions, and gives you ways to offset that environmental impact 鈥� right alongside all your travel plans. With the new Carbon Footprint feature, you can:

• See your flight鈥檚 carbon emissions
• Track your annual carbon footprint for air travel
• Offset and reduce your environmental impact, with practical suggestions right in the app

How Is It Calculated?

TripIt calculates your carbon footprint using the , the same methodology used by American and European government agencies. The app takes into account factors like distance, flight class, and environmental elements.

How Can I Offset my Carbon Footprint?

Non-profit organizations like the Gold Standard vet and recommend high-quality carbon offset projects to which you can donate . Check out their . There are also plenty of .

Where Can I Find It?

To view the carbon emissions for an individual flight, visit the flight鈥檚 detail screen and you鈥檒l see the Carbon Footprint section. You can tap on it for more info and for ideas on how to reduce or offset your flight鈥檚 footprint.

To view the cumulative carbon emissions for all your flights in a certain year, check out your Travel Stats in the More tab. From there, tap on Carbon Footprint for more info and ideas on how to reduce or offset your footprint.

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