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Articles tagged “american express global business travel”

Business Travel

Another Big Deal Sunk by Coronavirus: Amex GBT Investment Deal Falls Through

Relations are getting testy between American Express GBT and deep-pocketed investors that are backing out of a big deal. Regardless of the outcome of a lawsuit being argued in a Delaware court, Amex GBT should have plenty of money at its disposal to go shopping for strategic investments in business travel later this year.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Another Big Deal Sunk by Coronavirus: Amex GBT Investment Deal Falls Through

Business Travel

Furloughed Corporate Travel Agents Receiving Training for New Roles for Recovery Mode

It's unclear how many travel companies are training staff on furlough, but with a potential uptick in travel in the coming months and complex bookings on the horizon, it could pay to get preparations in place.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

U.S. Relief Package Fails Larger Corporate Travel Agencies: Travel and Transport CEO

Kevin O’Malley has joined forces with the biggest agencies in a new lobbying group, but with the virus escalating, it's not guaranteed they'll be able to bend the ear of Washington.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

U.S. Relief Package Fails Larger Corporate Travel Agencies: Travel and Transport CEO

Business Travel

Amex GBT Signs Deal With Kanoo Travel in Middle East Push

American Express Global Business Travel continues to add support in competitive regions around the world. Is another major acquisition on the way?

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

BCD Travel and Flight Centre Make More Global Acquisitions

It's pretty clear there's a lot of consolidation going on in the travel management space, and there are no signs of that changing. With BCD's most recent investment, the company is in a good position to start planning future acquisitions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

BCD Travel and Flight Centre Make More Global Acquisitions

Business Travel

Why Corporate Travelers Are So Reluctant to Use Company Booking Tools

It's not enough for companies to offer online booking tools — they need to not only make sure employees know how to use them but also do a better job at keeping up with digital trends.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Corporate Travelers Are So Reluctant to Use Company Booking Tools

Business Travel

Lola Navigates Big Growth a Year After Amex GBT Deal

Lola clearly made a good choice with this partnership, but it raises some questions. As the startup works with increasingly larger companies, in locations all around the world, how will its core product change?

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Lola Navigates Big Growth a Year After Amex GBT Deal

Business Travel

American Express GBT’s Big Integration Continues Apace

As corporate travel giants work to refine and improve their technology stacks, travel managers and travelers alike will be empowered with new tools and suggestions.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

American Express GBT’s Big Integration Continues Apace

Business Travel

American Express GBT Reports No Major Indigestion After 2 Big Acquisitions

It's one thing to buy a competitor, and another to successfully integrate its systems. American Express Global Business Travel has had to do it twice in recent years, and the company says the new tools have been a big boost.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

American Express GBT Reports No Major Indigestion After 2 Big Acquisitions

Business Travel

ASTA Is Giving the Entire Travel Industry Advice on an Important Rebrand

The letter ASTA sent was over-ambitious and a little dramatic, but ultimately a smart move and way overdue.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

ASTA Is Giving the Entire Travel Industry Advice on an Important Rebrand