American Express Global Business Travel

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TravelPerk continues corporate travel roll-up with acquisition of Click Travel

By Linda Fox | July 6, 2021

The acquisition of Click Travel is TravelPerk's third in the past year after Albatross and NexTravel. Read More

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Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2021

Executives fear a big innovation gap is on the way if business travel doesn’t restart soon and corporations avoid in-person meetings. Read More

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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021

As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More

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Corporate travel policies changing as hybrid patterns kick in

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

Decision makers in business travel believe remote work could lead to more business travel over time. Read More

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Expedia sells Egencia to American Express Global Business Travel

By Kevin May | May 4, 2021

Expedia Group will become a shareholder in Amex GBT, and part of the agreement will see the pair enter a long-term strategic partnership. Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 57 - Greg O'Hara of Certares

By PhocusWire | March 25, 2021

An astute and outspoken financial operator, O'Hara's influence in travel has grown considerably in recent years through the Certares investment vehicle, as he explains to David Litwak or Mozio and... Read More

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Spend more, stay longer: The consumer trends driving travel in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021

According to the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, consumers are approaching travel in 2021 with a new mindset. Read More

News / Online

American Express GBT acquires Ovation Travel Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

The purchase includes all Ovation Travel Group brands, which will remain in place. Read More

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TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.” Read More

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VIDEO: COVID-19’s impact on airline distribution

By Jill Menze | December 9, 2020

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of executives discussed how the pandemic has affected NDC adoption, the need for industry collaboration and more. Read More

News / Startups

American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020

American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Data - the old answer to new questions in travel

By David Thompson - Amex GBT | October 7, 2020

We know things will be different from now on. For each trip, questions about health risks are multiplying and restrictions come and go quickly. But how will the industry adapt? Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The risks and rewards of gamification in business travel

By Allison Ponchak - American Express GBT | September 23, 2020

For many travel managers, gamification has been a successful tool; however, in these uncertain times, they should reevaluate existing gamification programs for potential risk and to ensure they align... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel

By Susan Lichtenstein - DigiTravel Consulting | September 11, 2020

Now is a good time to address the many pain points in corporate travel purposes. Read More

News / Online

TripActions targets large global companies with launch of “Enterprise Edition” services

By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2020

The company is wooing global enterprise clients with its travel and expense solution that combines automated services with round-the-clock support. Read More

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