Andrew Sheivachman

Cvent has spent the last few years gobbling up innovative companies to round out its gigantic platform for planners, hotels, and corporations. DoubleDutch is yet another example of Cvent's aggressive approach to building its platform through acquisitions.

Cruising has lagged behind other sectors of travel when it comes to digitization and personalization. A new wave of technology, though, is creating a more seamless experience for cruisers around the world.

It seems like Lola's fortunes have turned around after raising some funding and partnering with American Express Global Business Travel. The company's next year will be crucial as it looks to go international.

Hiring big-name speakers to keynote your event can backfire if they aren't aligned with your brand and message. Sometimes, though, some star power can provide an escape from the usual tedium.

Booking a high-profile guest speaker like Oprah Winfrey or former President Bill Clinton will guarantee buzz and most likely a sold-out conference or corporate event. But will their presence reflect the client’s messaging and the objectives of the overall event?

Car rental companies are desperate to raise rates, but the reality is that reduced demand due to ridesharing and an expected slowdown will keep prices from rising significantly in 2020. This is good news for companies and vacationers alike.

Serko is taking its Zeno corporate travel tool global. Scaling the company is coming at a cost, but corporate leadership is hopeful that the spending will pay off in 2020.

Cvent's approach of filling the holes in its platform through acquisitions continues.

Travelperk is the fastest growing alternative travel management company in Europe right now, and it will be interesting how it manages growth in a complex market.

Serko isn't a huge company, but it's finding success selling its Zeno corporate travel tools around the world. We'll find out in 2020 how its international growth strategy truly fares.