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The needs of the modern business traveler are changing. As efficiency and healthy living have become top priorities, travel brands would be smart to listen to the evolving desires of…

When Expedia Inc. officials look at where the growth opportunities are they clearly see corporate travel as ripe for some hyper growth.

Co-branded deals between airlines and credit card companies have become a lot more competitive of late and when it comes to the latest pact between American Express and Delta, the airline is just loving the boost to its ancillary revenue.

Consumer loyalty is evolving, too, and the new breed of lounges are about spending habits, not points and tricks.

The heart of American Express' business travel operation now formally operates outside the company in a joint venture, and Amex's consumer travel business has been downsized. The new American Express is less about travel, and even more about credit cards.

Technology is only as good as the functions it performs and when it comes to conferences and networking, that means helping users make quick decisions and seamless connections.

Strategic differences between American Express and Concur didn't stop American Express from investing in the growing company, and it will vote in favor of the merger and make a windfall.

With five American Express airport lounges either operational or in the works, the company will still be hard-pressed to replace all of those American Airlines and US Airways lounges that used to feature free access for Platinum cardholders across the U.S.

Today, frequent flier miles get you only so far. Instead, focus on redeeming your business travel hotel points when vacationing with family or friends.

It's getting late very early for companies that fell way behind travel technology trends and now label road warriors who want to book their trips using modern tools as "misguided."