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

1. Mobile Passport Control

When it comes to avoiding long lines at customs and border control, you might immediately think ofĚý — 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.

˛Ń±đ±đłŮ:Ěý. It’s 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? DownloadĚý now. Here’s how it works: SpotHero allows you to search — and compare prices — for thousands of parking facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Once you’ve 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’s 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’re hoping to get some work done in the comfort of an airport lounge. Don’t have lounge access via a loyalty program or your ticket class? That’s whereĚýĚýcomes in. With an annual membership, you can gain access to more than 1,300 airport lounges and experiences around the world. TheĚýĚýcan help you locate their lounges, save your favorites for later, and more.

4. Google Translate

Does that container say milk or yogurt? You’re in need of cough medicine, but you don’t speak the local language—now 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’re 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 “Where to?”, allows you to search and book tours, classes, day trips, and much more. It’s my go-to for finding things to do in a destination, even when I’m 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’ve booked, you can message the host via the app, if needed. Best of all, you know you’re getting a local experience — and supporting a local business — on an app you’re probably already familiar with. It’s 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.

SAP’s Take

The trend of “making up for lost travel time,” 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.

“Just about every TripIt user (99%) is planning a trip for the year ahead,” said Jen Moyse, vice president of product, from 51·çÁ÷Concur, a travel app that helps people organize and manage their travel plans. “Nearly one in three are planning a Christmas and New Year’s trip and one in four said they’ll travel for Thanksgiving. That’s more than what we heard last year. When we asked the same questionĚý, only 27% of respondents said they’d travel for the winter holidays and just 19% for Thanksgiving.”

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.

“Some 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,” Moyse said. “Almost 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.”

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: “Check 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.”

If you plan to travel in 2023, she advised, “It’s 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’re planning to take.”

Be FlexibleĚý

Plan for the unexpected and you won’t 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. “Build in buffer days for important events, and regularly monitor your flight should the time change or any other adjustments be made to the schedule,” Moyse said.

“To avoid holiday mishaps, travelers who have flexibility should avoid the busiest travel days,” she said. “, 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.”

Contact:
Ilaina Jonas, Senior Director of Global Public Relations, SAP
+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’t 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’s 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 — including the paperwork and communication with the airlines — 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?Ěý

Compensation eligibility varies by country:

• Ěýfor eligibility on flight disruptions to/from/within the EU.
• Ěýfor 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’s control and thus does not qualify for compensation, such as with weather complications.

Does it cost anything to use AirHelp?Ěý

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, visitĚýĚýor °Ő°ůľ±±č±őłŮ’sĚý.

Jen Moyse is the vice president of Product for TripIt from 51·çÁ÷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 — 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 — 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’t

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’s easy to see why they’ll 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 — and this fall, in particular — 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’s 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 — the lowest it’s been in about two decades.

3. Go where “spooky SZN” 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’s spookiest cities thanks to its historic cemeteries, reported ghost sightings, and famed voodoo-practicing residents. Take a via trolley, hearse, or on foot — there’s even a haunted pub crawl option — to learn about the city’s 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 — all marching through NOLA’s famed French Quarter. This year, the parade takes place on Saturday, October 22.

Hudson Valley, New York: New York’s 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’s dressed up for , covered in thousands of hand-carved jack o’lantern displays—from 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—and can help you do just that. Here’s a few ways how:

• This summer’s 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’s . It instantly finds you new flight options if your current flight has been delayed, canceled, or if you’d 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’s 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’re flying internationally or domestically for your fall trip, add your flight plans to TripIt. With TripIt Pro, you’ll 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 — a practice that is being called a “workation” or “bleisure.” 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.

“Know before you go” can save employees headaches when it comes time to file expenses.

SAP’s Take

If you are getting used to colleagues dialing in to conference calls from exotic and fun locations – think Cancun, Orlando, Las Vegas, Honolulu – 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 – either by adding extra days onto a business trip to enjoy the destination or remotely working during the day and vacationing at night.

´ˇâ€Żâ€Żof 1,700 U.S.-based users of , a popular travel planning app from 51·çÁ÷Concur, found that 23% have plans for a bleisure trip in the year ahead. According to 51·çÁ÷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.

“While the concept of bleisure travel is nothing new, what is new is its prevalence,” said Jen Moyse, vice president of Product for TripIt from 51·çÁ÷Concur and author of the travel advice column, She said the pandemic forced employees to blend their business and personal lives. “As the boundaries between work and office blurred, I think this opened many people’s eyes to the possibility of similar blending in other aspects of their lives, including travel.”

Work-life balance has become more fluid. “While 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,” 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’s tip: “With the euro and U.S. dollar at parity, it’s a great time for U.S.-based travelers to head to Europe!”

In a 51·çÁ÷Concur , travelers said they worked from a cafĂ© 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: “Setting expectations up front with your employer, colleagues and those you’re 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’ll be taking a call from a non-traditional location, or that you won’t be available at certain hours while you’re sightseeing with your travel partners.”

Making Sense of Travel Guidelines for Reimbursement

The same  found 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. “Not every company has a policy or permits this practice,” she said.

In a article, 51·çÁ÷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. 51·çÁ÷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, “Get 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.”

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 — from flight to hotel and rental car, restaurant reservations to museum tours, excursions and more — 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: “If you have TripIt through your employer’s use of 51·çÁ÷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.”

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

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

“Our goal is to help you better understand the environmental impact of all of your flights,” said Jen Moyse, director of Product for TripIt. “That’s why we made it easy for you to see, track, and offset your carbon footprint.”

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 — right alongside all your travel plans. With the new Carbon Footprint feature, you can:

• See your flight’s 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’s detail screen and you’ll see the Carbon Footprint section. You can tap on it for more info and for ideas on how to reduce or offset your flight’s 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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