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T R A V E L L E A D E R S G R O U P I nside this edition of View From 36k, you’ll discover a collection of articles intended to offer you inspiration and planning strategies to gain a deeper understanding of managing corporate travel. Our first edition of 2020 delves into the issue of information security. Travel Leaders Corporate is prepared to deal with risks, threats and fraud with our robust IT cybersecurity team led by our CISO, Max Goldfarb. Find out more about our InfoSec approach in our cover story, Are Your Travelers Keeping Your Data Safe? Catch up with the latest news from our international network of partner agencies with coverage in over 80 countries. Angeles Yugdar, SVP of International Markets, answers our questions in A New Global Approach. My contribution to this issue is A Customized Approach to Travel Management, which encapsulates what we strive to deliver to each of our customers. I posed 6 questions to consider when establishing your travel policy and best practices. I hope your next business trip can be improved by some of the inspiration you discover here. After reading these articles, if there’s anything you wish to learn more about—from simple travel tips to complex issues like data security—ViewFrom36k.com will steer you in the right direction. G A B E RIZ ZI President, Travel Leaders Corporate Table of Contents 04 Checking In 19 Bleisure 06 View from the Top 22 Traveler Tips Hotel Indigo Seattle Everett Waterfront A Customized Approach to Travel Management CREDITS 10 Travel Leaders Stephen McGillivray Chief Marketing Officer Content Contributors Darryl Vasilinda Vice President of Creative Kwin Mosby Amy Mutscher Managing Editor Anthony Paola Jennifer Coulter Director of Content Jonathan Hermann Kelsey Dunn Designer Erica Moody Editor Max Goldfarb John Rose Amy Mutscher Lisa Kahan International A New Global Approach Mixing Business with Pleasure in Singapore Guide to Global Entry 25 Meetings & Events How to Start a Strategic Meetings Management Program 12 Travel Expenses 27 Travel Policy 14 Traveler Picks 29 Traveler Satisfaction 16 Data Security 32 Travel Solutions Determining the True Costs of Not Tracking Travel Security Essentials Are Your Travelers Keeping Your Data Safe? The Right Travel Policy for Your Company Resources at the Ready Changing to a New Travel Management Company