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It's the final episode of season 3, and that means Chad and Miriam talk with BCD’s CEO Stephan Baars and CCO Mike Janssen. Nothing is off the table as the group digs into how 2025 has gone, market volatility, mergers, technology, innovation, what clients and the industry can expect from BCD in 2026 (and beyond), and a heartfelt message to colleagues and clients at the end.

Thanks for connecting with us this season. We'll be taking a short break over the holidays to recharge. Stay tuned to BCD social media for season 4 announcements.

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One of our most anticipated episode of the year is here! Chad and Miriam sit down with Jorge Cruz, EVP, Global Sales & Marketing, for a wide-ranging conversation about where the travel industry stands today and where it's heading next.

Jorge walks through how 2025 unfolded from his vantage point, breaking down the trends that shaped BCD and the broader market. He shares his take on stability, why openness is important, and the signals he's watching as 2026 comes into view. Be sure to listen until the end where Jorge reveals his new year’s resolution for the industry.

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Virtual payments aren’t just a finance tool anymore - they’re redefining how we manage business travel. On this episode, Chad and Miriam sit down with BCD’s VP of Payment, Neil Fyfe, and Conferma’s Chief Product Officer, Stuart Davenport, to unpack why virtual payment is becoming one of the most important innovations in travel today. From enhanced security and spend transparency to attracting top talent and giving employees a seamless, modern payment experience, the discussion explores how this technology changes the way we pay for travel (for the better).

The group also separates myth from reality - addressing common misconceptions about virtual payment - and teases what’s next on the roadmap for BCD and the broader industry. It’s a forward-looking conversation about how virtual payment is shaping smarter, safer, and more human travel programs.

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