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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Airlines

Hong Kong Investigates Cathay Pacific Crew After Isolation Breach

The government's probe comes after a fresh Covid-19 outbreak in the city, which was attributed to the two absconding crew members.

Hong Kong Investigates Cathay Pacific Crew After Isolation Breach

Airlines

Heathrow Airport’s 2021 Passenger Numbers Lower Than Previous Year

Short-notice restrictions have done the most harm, and now the airport's CEO is worried things won't change for years to come.

Heathrow Airport’s 2021 Passenger Numbers Lower Than Previous Year

Business Travel

Companies Allow Travel Again But Keep It on the Down-Low

These travel managers have no regrets in keeping things hush-hush among employees, because why risk everything when all it takes is another variant to emerge? Backtracking after a two-year hiatus is, understandably, not something they're prepared to do.

Companies Allow Travel Again But Keep It on the Down-Low

Business Travel

Remote Workers Prompt Adventure Tour Operators to Switch Up Itineraries

Great news for destinations that can now welcome tourists who want to immerse themselves, rather than just tick off a box. At least until their next Zoom meeting, that is.

Remote Workers Prompt Adventure Tour Operators to Switch Up Itineraries

Hotels

The Carbon Offset Concierge Providing Guests With a Guilt-Free Vacation

Jareth Vermeulen is tasked with showing tourism’s greener side at Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort.

The Carbon Offset Concierge Providing Guests With a Guilt-Free Vacation

Airlines

Qatar Airways Seeks $618 Million From Airbus Over Alleged Paint Flaws

Surface erosion and other issues are apparently vexing the airline, which has 21 of the A350 planes currently grounded.

Qatar Airways Seeks $618 Million From Airbus Over Alleged Paint Flaws

Cruises

Norwegian and Royal Caribbean Cancel Further Cruise Sailings

Even with zero infections onboard, cruise lines are falling foul of strict protocols. They simply can't win.

Norwegian and Royal Caribbean Cancel Further Cruise Sailings

Business Travel

What Makes Corporate Travel a Worthy Investment Now?

Behind the investor appetite as American Express Global Business Travel prepares to go public.

What Makes Corporate Travel a Worthy Investment Now?

Business Travel

India’s Yatra Leans More on Freight Delivery Than Corporate Travel for Recovery

This push into cargo is risky, because Yatra needs as many investors on its side as possible as it prepares to go public in its home country, where corporate travel stands to rebound strongly.

India’s Yatra Leans More on Freight Delivery Than Corporate Travel for Recovery

Cruises

Carnival Terminates Cruise in Lisbon After Covid Outbreak Grows

With the number of Covid cases reaching 64, or less than two percent of all those on board, Carnival Corp.'s AIDA Cruises has had to call time on the voyage. The cruise industry would have been hoping for a better start to 2022 than this.

Carnival Terminates Cruise in Lisbon After Covid Outbreak Grows