Wings Acquires Tech Provider for New Cyprus Tech HQ
London-based travel management company Wings Global Travel has fully acquired the data technology provider behind its global service platform, from… Read More »
Hotel Execs: Costs—Not Sustainability—Still Dominate U.S. Corporate Travel Decision-Making
“They don’t care.” That’s the word from Remington Hotels CEO Sloan Dean when asked if corporate travel managers and travelers… Read More »
Hotel Engine Adds Flexible Booking Subscription, Group Booking Options
Hotel business travel booking platform Hotel Engine has added offerings including a subscription for flexible bookings and new group travel… Read More »
Lufthansa Group to Sell AirPlus to Sweden’s SEB Kort Bank
The Lufthansa Group has agreed to sell corporate payment provider AirPlus to Stockholm-based SEB Kort Bank AB, the company announced…. Read More »
Bizly Looks to AI, Biz Model Innovation for Small Mtg. Future
Meetings technology provider Bizly recently became the first small meeting planning app listed in meetings technology giant Cvent’s App Marketplace…. Read More »
Marriott to Hire 3K Refugees by 2026
Marriott International plans to hire more than 1,500 refugees throughout the U.S. by 2025 and 1,500 refugees across Europe by… Read More »
Campbell to Use Travelogix Reporting, Duty-of-Care Tech
Dallas-based Campbell Travel has signed with Travelogix to use its data management and duty-of-care technology, Travelogix announced. Campbell will adopt… Read More »
How Embracing Travel Startups Can Unlock Program Value
In the increasingly crowded field of travel startups, travel buyers could find a transformative technology for their travel program or… Read More »
Sabre to Distribute Air Canada NDC Content
Travel technology provider Sabre has reached an agreement to distribute Air Canada’s New Distribution Capability content for Sabre-connected travel agents,… Read More »
WWStay Adds Direct Billing Platform
Corporate accommodation technology provider WWStay has launched a new direct billing platform that the company says has significantly driven down… Read More »
Sabre Offering Aeromexico NDC Content
Aeromexico in its home market this month began to offer its New Distribution Capability content via Sabre’s global distribution system,… Read More »
Navan Connects Expense Features to Visa, Mastercard Corp. Cards
Navan has launched a card link technology that enables its expense management features on enrolled Mastercard and Visa corporate cards,… Read More »
Vibe Hires Former Amadeus Exec to Drive U.S. Expansion
U.K.-based booking technology provider Vibe has eyes on expansion in the U.S. with the appointment of Stephane Durand as a… Read More »
Struggling with Service Gaps, Hotels Look to AI
As labor challenges persist, hotel companies are struggling to fill vacancies despite offering record-high hourly wages, greater flexibility and benefits,… Read More »
Sonesta Launches Two New Soft Brands
Sonesta International Hotel Corp. has added two new soft brands to its portfolio with the launch of the upscale Mod… Read More »
CWT Enables Air France-KLM NDC Access Through Cytric
CWT is offering global clients access to Air France-KLM New Distribution Capability content via Amadeus’ Cytric booking and expense tool,… Read More »
BCD Survey: Personal Card Use Common Among Corp. Travelers
Corporate cards by far are the dominant payment method for corporate travelers globally, although a significant portion still use personal… Read More »
Hotel CEOs: High Rates Are the New Normal, Haven’t Peaked
Resurgent post-pandemic demand has helped carve out a new normal in the hotel industry, with higher rate that hotel companies… Read More »
IATA, ATPCO Partner to Provide Flight Emissions Data
The International Air Transport Association and ATPCO have partnered to provide carbon emissions data for flights, the organizations announced Tuesday…. Read More »
TripStax Taps Chappell to Lead Strategy
Travel technology provider TripStax has hired David Chappell as chief strategy officer, a new position in the company to help… Read More »
Snowfall Enters Australia with Two TMC Agreements
Travel technology provider Snowfall is targeting the Australia corporate travel market with agreements with two travel management companies to provide… Read More »
Travel Counsellors Taps Vibe Booking Tech
U.K.-based homeworking travel firm Travel Counsellors has signed with booking technology provider Vibe to implement the newly released “consumer-grade” Vibe… Read More »
Concur Integrates Battleface Insurance Offerings
Travel insurance provider Battleface has integrated with Concur Travel to provide customizable travel protection offers based on booking activity, the… Read More »
Accelya Enables NDC Exchange for American Airlines EDIFACT Tickets
Travel technology provider Accelya has implemented the capability to exchange unused American Airlines tickets purchased through legacy global distribution system… Read More »
STR Forecasts Rate Hikes, Lowers Occupancy Projection
STR and Tourism Economics have updated their 2023 U.S. hotel forecast by lifting rate expectations and slightly lowering occupancy projections,… Read More »
Marriott to Launch Midscale Ext.-Stay Brand
Marriott International plans to launch a new extended-stay brand within the midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada, the company… Read More »