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Business Travel News

These articles explore key aspects of the industry, including travel buyers, distribution, duty of care, and loyalty programs, providing valuable insights for stakeholders and decision-makers. Travel buyers will find relevant information on the latest procurement strategies, negotiation tactics, and supplier relations, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize their travel programs. In the realm of distribution, the archive covers the evolving landscape of booking channels, global distribution systems (GDS), and direct connects, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in this area. The archive also delves into the critical issue of duty of care, emphasizing the importance of traveler safety, risk management, and compliance with ever-changing regulations. Learn also how companies are leveraging loyalty programs to enhance traveler satisfaction, drive cost savings, and foster long-term relationships with suppliers.

Business Travel

American Express Selling Off Half of Business Travel To Investment Firm

The company still hasn't recovered from the slump in business travel post-recession, and with the macro picture on the sector changing fast with rise of digital, divesting, at least part of it, is the right move.

Business Travel

Skift Global Trends Report: The Rise of the Chinese Independent Traveler

Skift Global Trends Report: The Rise of the Chinese Independent Traveler

Business Travel

Attendance at International Meetings Grew in 2013, but Next Year Will Be Better

The frequency of and attendance at international business meetings will continue to grow thanks to companies' renewed confidence in an improving economy. But the meeting market is moving from Europe towards Asia meaning that the degree of growth for individual cities depends on their location.

Attendance at International Meetings Grew in 2013, but Next Year Will Be Better

Airlines

Why Airports Are Tracking Your Smartphone Use While You Wait for Flights

The trove of info from these tracking programs may shorten wait times for passengers, but it will definitely pay off financially for airports.

Why Airports Are Tracking Your Smartphone Use While You Wait for Flights

Airlines

How American Airlines Gives Select Travel Startups an Edge

American Airlines has a lot on its plate these days, and it's a huge company. An internal team focused on startups helps the airline earn goodwill among entrepreneurs, and the team can put startups in touch with the right people at the airline who can lend a hand.

How American Airlines Gives Select Travel Startups an Edge

Airlines

The U.S. Airline Pilots Who Barely Make Minimum Wage

Market forces eventually will have to force improvements in regional airlines' pilot wages. And mainline airline partners are going to have to kick in some money for pilot training, and ensure that lowly paid regional pilots will find an easier path to the big payday at major airlines.

The U.S. Airline Pilots Who Barely Make Minimum Wage

Business Travel

The Top Meetings Destinations in U.S. Reveal Post-Recession Rebound

The list, even though one-company specific, shows the meetings and conventions industry is coming out of recession as the broader economy improves. Cities with airports near city centers are doing a lot better.

The Top Meetings Destinations in U.S. Reveal Post-Recession Rebound

Business Travel

The New Chinese Traveler Is on the Move and Combines Business and Pleasure

As Chinese travelers become so highly sought-after, more and more information becomes available about their habits and preferences. This latest report is one of the most comprehensive yet.

The New Chinese Traveler Is on the Move and Combines Business and Pleasure

Airlines

Government Travelers to Get Steep Airfare Discounts with New City Pair Program

Federal government jobs have great benefits, including the ability to travel for work at mind-boggling airfare discounts.

Government Travelers to Get Steep Airfare Discounts with New City Pair Program

Business Travel

CEO Chat Cancelled and Then Sabre Shuffles Top Leadership

Private company Sabre must be taking a financial beating behind the scenes as CEO Gilliland's exit was carried out in a very clumsy manner. Is there trouble in IPO land with owners TPG and Silver Lake getting very impatient about their own exits?