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Charlie Bacharach Recaps ProcureCon Travel 2024

Charlie engaged with over 300 attendees on the challenges and opportunities to evolve corporate travel programs through 30+ presentations, workshops, keynotes and breakout sessions. Read a quick recap highlighting key themes from the event. June 12, 2024

Martina Eggler and Ulf Puppel attend VDR

Had a great time at the VDR Conference in Frankfurt! It was a fantastic experience having such an interesting exchange at our AREKA coffee table, attending insightful sessions, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the VDR – The German Business Travel Association. June 10, 2024

Navigating the evolving landscape of corporate-TMC relationships, A new era begins…

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Corporate-TMC Relationships, A New Era Begins The landscape of corporate relationships with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) continues to evolve, as demonstrated by NDC, the recent acquisition announcement between American Express GBT and CWT, as well as new technology solutions. While some aspects have reverted to pre-pandemic norms, many others have […]

Navigating TMC consolidation webinar replay

Navigating TMC Consolidation Webinar In case you missed our recent webinar: “Navigating TMC Consolidation-Essential Insights for Travel Buyers,” the replay is available. In this 60-minute webinar, Areka leaders shared insights on the following topics: The underlying factors driving TMC consolidation and acquisitions Key success factors crucial for navigating TMC consolidations and acquisitions effectively Common challenges […]

Event Season Begins!

Pascal Jungfer and Kate Watson Attend Institute of Travel Management Conference 2024; Martina Eggler Participates in Business Travel Day 2024 at the University of Applied Sciences in Worms May 3, 2024

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Charlie Bacharach, Senior Vice President of North America

Charlie Bacharach is Senior Vice President of North America, for Areka, based in New York. He has spent the last 20 years helping clients to advance their corporate travel programs by introducing new technologies, implementing innovative practices, and aligning mobility solutions to the needs of corporations and other organizations. His expertise extends to program design, booking tools and travel technology, supplier management and sourcing, as well as project management and change management.

Charlie has an established record of rapidly growing and scaling businesses in the travel sector, while delivering world-class services and project execution to his global clientele. Having held executive leadership positions with Orbitz for Business, Travel Leaders Corporate and Egencia, he has helped hundreds of companies transform their management of corporate travel spend, from first-time program implementations to global standardization of processes and procedures.

When he is not helping clients solve their travel management challenges, Charlie practices yoga and martial arts. He also enjoys golf, cooking and following New York-based sports teams. Though his wife and two children are pressing him to modernize his playlist, Charlie continues to be a die-hard fan of the Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, and the Rolling Stones.