A Buyers Guide to Successful TMC/OBT Implementations Webinar Replay

A Buyers Guide to Successful TMC/OBT Implementation Webinar Replay In case you missed our recent webinar: “A Buyers Guide to Successful TMC/OBT Implementations,” the replay is now available below. As corporate travel management evolves, implementing a new Travel Management Company (TMC) or Online Booking Tool (OBT) has become more complex than ever. Integrating various tools, […]

Navigating CSRD: What It Means for Travel Managers in 2024 and Beyond

Navigating CSRD: What It Means for Travel Managers in 2024 and Beyond Before CSRD: Growing trend towards green data Over the past few decades, there has been a noticeable shift in how businesses approach environmental and social responsibility. This journey began back in 1989 when large multinational corporations decided to publish reports on their environmental […]

Revolutionize Your Travel Data Reporting with Areka: The Only Platform-Agnostic Experts

Revolutionize Your Travel Data Reporting with Areka: The Only Platform-Agnostic Experts [Paris, 19 July 2024] – In today’s fast-paced business environment, having accurate, insightful data at your fingertips is crucial for making informed decisions. Areka is proud to announce that we are the only consulting firm in the business travel industry that is completely platform-agnostic, offering […]

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 […]

Top 10 list of what to do as you assess risk and secure your travel program

Top 10 list of what to do as you assess risk and secure your travel program Mitigating Risk and Navigating Travel Marketplace Acquisitions; Top 10 list of what to do as you assess risk and secure your travel program. By Wendy Prewitt, Areka North America, Client Engagements When GBT announced their intent to acquire CWT, […]

Why run a TMC review before an RFP

Why run a TMC review before an RFP Situated at the heart of the business travel value chain, the Travel Management Company (TMC) plays a key role in helping businesses achieve their goals of service quality, cost control, traveler safety, and sustainability. Furthermore, the added value of TMCs is expanding as their mission becomes increasingly […]

Areka’s Top 10 Bets for 2024

Areka’s Top 10 Bets for 2024 The beginning of another year brings anticipation and excitement; it also invites speculation about the direction our industry will take. At AREKA , we’ve distilled our collective wisdom and foresight into a list of the top 10 bets for business travel in 2024. In this year’s bets, we’ll navigate […]

Insights from Grand Live du Voyage d’Affaires 2024

Insights from Grand Live du Voyage d’Affaires 2024 If you didn’t catch it, Aurelie Duprez, Founding Partner of AREKA, joined the Grand Live du Voyage d’Affaires 2024 earlier this month to explore the current trends influencing business travel. Get a quick recap of her insights in this video, now equipped with English subtitles. Read additional […]

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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.