Matthew Parsons

Matthew covers the corporate travel sector, with his eye on the intersections of procurement, technology and culture. He was previously editor of Buying Business Travel, overseeing its transition to BTN Europe before becoming a Skifter. He lives in London with his young family, but as a self-confessed Francophile loves to hop across the channel for a taste of the good life.

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Business Travel

Corporate Travel Agencies Scramble With 11th Hour Evacuations Over Ukraine War

Global travel management companies are navigating new travel restrictions that include combat zones and closed airports as they organize emergency evacuations in Ukraine and beyond.

Corporate Travel Agencies Scramble With 11th Hour Evacuations Over Ukraine War

Business Travel

3 Questions Corporate Travel Managers Must Answer Now From Employees

These global travel managers are fielding a lot of new demands from travelers. Is this a sign of things to come?

3 Questions Corporate Travel Managers Must Answer Now From Employees

Business Travel

Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Impacts Remote Work Trends

Specialist employment and travel platforms are stepping up to help those fleeing Ukraine, from cryptocurrency payments to fast-tracking recruiting in new countries.

Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Impacts Remote Work Trends

Airlines

Japan Airlines and ANA Cancel All European Flights

The repercussions of Russia's invasion are spreading further and further. This will be a huge blow for Japan's tourism industry as well as various cargo operations.

Japan Airlines and ANA Cancel All European Flights

Business Travel

Corporate Travel Giants Flight Centre and CTM Seek Government Contracts

These two global agencies’ 2022 fiscal, first-half results signal the importance of winning public sector business in the years ahead.

Corporate Travel Giants Flight Centre and CTM Seek Government Contracts

Business Travel

Hong Kong’s Travel Bans Crush Ambitions to be Green Business Hub

There's a price to pay for a zero-Covid policy and lengthy flight bans that exclude places like Australia, the UK and U.S.

Hong Kong’s Travel Bans Crush Ambitions to be Green Business Hub

Airlines

Ryanair Boss Warns Oil Price Surge Will Hit Airlines as Ukraine War Escalates

Those airlines that like to hedge fuel will be in a better position this year, but as the invasion continues nothing is guaranteed — particularly for European airlines.

Ryanair Boss Warns Oil Price Surge Will Hit Airlines as Ukraine War Escalates

Hotels

Spain’s Melia On Track to Beat Pre-Pandemic Bookings This Summer

The hotel group hit a billion dollars in revenue in 2021, narrowed its losses and predicts a "historic year for resort tourism" in 2022 — but the caveat for the future is how Russia's invasion of Ukraine will affect its business.

Spain’s Melia On Track to Beat Pre-Pandemic Bookings This Summer

Business Travel

TripActions Inherits Swedish Travel Agency to Strengthen Europe Footprint

Buying Germany's Comtravo last month also meant taking on that agency's own ongoing acquisitions, including plans to buy Sweden's Resia. That deal's now gone through, and TripActions gains a shortcut to Scandinavia.

TripActions Inherits Swedish Travel Agency to Strengthen Europe Footprint

Business Travel

Europe’s New Climate Policies Meet a Travel Reality

The travel industry looks set to clash with the European Commission over proposals for its "Fit for 55" climate change legislation. It's going to be a pivotal year.

Europe’s New Climate Policies Meet a Travel Reality