Business Travel News for the Business Traveler Market by Skift

Hipmunk Goes After Unmanaged Business Travel Market

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift

Despite the initial denials, we always knew Concur would bring Hipmunk into business travel. It'll be interesting to see how the Hipmunk brand changes once it becomes known for more than just leisure travel.

2 weeks ago

Expedia’s Loss Is Uber’s Gain — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift

Will Uber, under Khosrowshahi, continue to push even deeper into corporate travel as he attempts to turn the company around? Seems likely.

3 weeks ago

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How a Corporate Travel Manager Thinks About Business Travel Today

Egencia + Skift

The responsibilities of today’s corporate travel managers have become increasingly complex as new technology developments, global uncertainty, higher travel costs, and a growing focus on traveler satisfaction influence how employees travel.

4 weeks ago

Brexit Takes a Bite out of Business Travel — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report

Hannah Sampson, Skift

Is the decline in business travel to and from the UK so far this year just a blip or a post-Brexit trend? The uncertainty that still remains around Britain's departure from the EU isn't giving companies confidence, and that's bad for business travel.

4 weeks ago

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How Ineffective Hotel Audits Are Causing Companies to Overspend

BCD Travel + Skift

Companies put a lot of time and effort into creating a successful hotel program–– but without regular rate auditing, they may be leaving money on the table.

1 month ago

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It’s Time to Close the Gap Between Corporate and Leisure Travel Tools

Sabre + Skift

Leisure travel has seen increased technology capabilities in recent years, but managed travel still lags far behind. Using an integrated tool that incorporates mobile experiences found in the leisure space can help close the gap to improve traveler satisfaction, drive adoption, and increase savings.

1 month ago

UK Business Travel Is in a Post-Brexit Slump

Patrick Whyte, Skift

Even with the drop in value of the pound making it much more attractive to travel to the UK, business travel seems to be suffering. This could be because of the perceived fragility of the country both economically and politically.

1 month ago

Millennials Aren’t as Bad as You Think — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift

Millennials are more frugal when traveling for business than their older coworkers. Who would have thought — and who knows how long that will last?

1 month ago

Uber for Business Got an Update That Gives Companies More Control

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift

Uber's refreshed business platform will help streamline corporate rideshare use, especially for unmanaged travel programs.

1 month ago

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What Operational Excellence Really Means for Business Travel

Delta Air Lines + Skift

Airlines need to deliver operational excellence to build long-term relationships with corporate travel managers and their travelers, but it’s often easier said than done. Delta has not only made real efforts to achieve operational excellence, but also provides its customers with full insight into how its performance compares with its competitors.

1 month ago

Distribution Upheaval Comes Slowly — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report

Hannah Sampson, Skift

The global travel marketplace is ripe for evolution; we're still only at the early stages.

1 month ago

Safety Is Still a Work in Progress — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift

The digital tools are out there to track travelers. But why aren't more companies training employees to react appropriately in a crisis situation?

2 months ago

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