American Express GBT Just Got a Bunch of New Investors — So What Now?
Isaac Carey, Skift
American Express GBT continues to dominate the travel management space, and this new money will only accelerate its growth.
2 months ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
American Express GBT continues to dominate the travel management space, and this new money will only accelerate its growth.
2 months ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
The travel management company is now valued at $5 billion, but so far its strategy seems pretty much the same: make acquisitions, especially in tech.
2 months ago
SkiftX
Consumers are so overwhelmed by choice these days, they sometimes simply give up on travel plans altogether. Brands like American Express Travel are hoping to end that lamentable state of affairs by combining old-school service with new technological tools that make the complete “customer journey” both high tech and high touch.
5 months ago
Jennifer Surane, Bloomberg
Credit cards are a huge profit driver for U.S. airlines, so carriers and card companies are constantly updating offerings. Undoubtedly, Delta and American Express hope the new portfolio will boost sign-ups.
5 months ago
Chris Chamberlin, Bloomberg
Forget a free breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi — the world's most exclusive airline lounges are a cut above what even the most frequent commercial flyer is used to.
6 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
A key benefit that many road warriors love about the American Express Platinum card is evaporating later this summer.
9 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Those flush with American Express Membership Rewards points have a new tool for bidding on airline upgrades. Caveat emptor on the cost of the upgrades though.
10 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Delta's new contract with American Express should generate massive revenue. It's another sign Delta is trying to stay far ahead of its peer airlines.
11 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
These were the 10 biggest deals in travel in 2018. Were they the smartest decisions? We'll know in a few years. Hospitality-related acquisitions dominated our list; the online travel agencies made some big investments, but were absent as big buyers.
1 year ago
Jenny Surane, Bloomberg
The rich get richer. A Supreme Court decision on Monday is a win for the loyalty program members who are wealthy and credit-worthy. But can American Express still keep charging these rates to merchants given the competition?
2 years ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Hogg Robinson Group has gone through a significant amount of restructuring in recent years. The board obviously thinks now is the right time to cash in.
2 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Insiders often say airport real estate is some of the most expensive in the world. This is likely a massive investment for American Express, but the company has probably calculated it's worth it. People love airport lounges, and American Express knows it needs to keep its customers happy.
2 years ago