Expense Management

Emburse boosts expense management offering with acquisition of Tripbam
News / Technology
Emburse boosts expense management offering with acquisition of Tripbam
By Linda Fox | July 19, 2023
The acquisition strengthens Emburse’ offering and aims to help its travel and finance customers better manage spend. Read More
Access Group acquires Guestline to expand offerings to hotel sector
News / Distribution
Access Group acquires Guestline to expand offerings to hotel sector
By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023
Guestline's cloud software platform supports over 2,900 venues in 23 countries through its end-to-end distribution, property management and guest experience system. Read More
How can travel harness ChatGPT - while limiting risks?
Opinion / Technology
How can travel harness ChatGPT - while limiting risks?
By Rudy Daniello – Amadeus | July 11, 2023
Amadeus has been working with Microsoft and Accenture to develop a generative AI-powered interactive travel assistant to assist corporate travelers with all elements of their journey. Read More
HyperGuest raises $23M to enhance hospitality tech platform
News / Startups
HyperGuest raises $23M to enhance hospitality tech platform
By Derek Catron | July 7, 2023
HyperGuest's platform enables hotels and suppliers to directly connect with travel distributors, including online travel agencies, agents groups, tour operators, travel management companies, bedbanks... Read More
Business travel leaders cautious on generative AI, tout benefits
News / Technology
Business travel leaders cautious on generative AI, tout benefits
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2023
Generative AI continues to dominate conversations across travel with corporate travel no exception. Executives from Clarivate, Cornerstone, Spotnana and UiPath share early uses for the tech and pitfalls... Read More
Topkey lands $5.1M for vacation rental financial operation platform
News / Startups
Topkey lands $5.1M for vacation rental financial operation platform
By Linda Fox | July 5, 2023
TopKey aims to offer an expense management, billing and payment platform initially focused on vacation rental property managers.  Read More
Navan uses ChatGPT for travel spend analysis and management
News / Technology
Navan uses ChatGPT for travel spend analysis and management
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023
The company, formerly TripActions, said it has used generative AI to develop Ava into a personal data analyst in addition to the previous traveler support function. Read More
Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
News / Startups
Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023
With Rydes, companies provide employees a monthly budget they can use to submit costs for ride hailing, car or bike rentals, public transport or fuel charge cards for their own vehicle.   ... Read More
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News / Online
Deloitte: Corporate travel spending on track for ‘24 recovery
By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | April 13, 2023
While a full recovery in business travel spending appears possible by the end of 2024, the corporate travel market would be 10-20% below pre-pandemic levels when factoring in inflation, according to the... Read More
Navan acquires India-based TMC as part of global growth
News / Online
Navan acquires India-based TMC as part of global growth
By Mitra Sorrells | April 6, 2023
Founded in 2015, Tripeur's team will now become part of Navan, with its local inventory, technology and support integrated into Navan’s platform.    Read More
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News / Startups
Troop adds $11M in funding for meetings tech push
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023
The investment was led by Durable Capital Partners and Madrona Venture Group with All Iron Ventures and Conexo Ventures also participating.   Read More
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News / Technology
Brex adds managed travel powered by Spotnana
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2023
The travel service is part of Brex Empower and provides travel booking and management, self-service trip changes and round-the-clock support from agents.   Read More
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News / Technology
Traveler well-being and the shift to purposeful business travel
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2023
Three years from the start of the pandemic, there is talk beyond safety to more of a focus on traveler well-being in terms of mental, physical and emotional health. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
5 ways fintech is revolutionizing corporate travel
By Cathy Walsh | December 5, 2022
Modern expense management solutions are leveraging fintech to address corporate travel challenges and craft a seamless T&E experience. Read More
Travel and expense processes need overhaul for hybrid world
News / Technology
Travel and expense processes need overhaul for hybrid world
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022
The study from Amadeus Cytric Solutions, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals that travel and expense processes must be designed for today’s hybrid workforce. Read More
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