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Business travelers want tech to address travel disruptions
News / Technology
Business travelers want tech to address travel disruptions
By Jill Menze | August 16, 2022
Since the onset of the pandemic, business travelers have increasingly turned to digital tools such as apps and virtual agents to manage travel disruptions. Read More
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News / Online
Business travel recovery delayed until 2026 as travel spend slows
By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2022
GBTA says inflation, high energy prices, supply chain challenges and labor shortages mean spending won't reach 2019 levels until mid-2026. Read More
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News / Online
Amex GBT sees "strong" quarter with major client wins
By Lauren Arena - BTN Europe | August 11, 2022
In its first earnings report as a publicly listed company, Amex GBT reported revenue of $286 million in Q2 2022, up 217% year-over-year. Read More
Sabre acquires Conferma Pay to advance B2B payments
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Sabre acquires Conferma Pay to advance B2B payments
By Mark Frary - BTN Europe | August 8, 2022
Sabre says it acquired Conferma Pay to develop technologies that enable the future of B2B travel payments. Read More
Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?
News / Technology
Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?
By Kathryn Walson | August 3, 2022
While chatbot technology in travel has evolved, it can't replace everything a live agent can accomplish. Read More
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News / Startups
Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022
Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system.  Read More
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
From Our Partners / Technology
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
By Cathy Walsh | July 11, 2022
Monitoring some key data points can help travel and finance managers streamline their programs and optimize overall company spend. Read More
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News / Distribution
CTM acquires 1000 Mile Travel Group to increase independent consultant footprint
By Kathryn Walson | July 5, 2022
Founded in 2015, 1000 Mile Travel is a network of independent travel experts specializing in business travel services across Australia and the United Kingdom. Read More
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News / Online
Business travel industry facing challenges outside of COVID
By Jill Menze | June 24, 2022
Travel managers and suppliers cite government policies and staffing shortages as challenges to recovery. Read More
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News / Online
Amex GBT aims to accelerate growth with debut on public markets
By Mitra Sorrells | May 31, 2022
The newly combined company is known as Global Business Travel Group and trades under the symbol GBTG.   Read More
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
News / Technology
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022
Kayak's CEO talks launching Kayak for Business in the pandemic, competition and future functionality. Read More
Amex GBT reports large client travel demand accelerating
News / Distribution
Amex GBT reports large client travel demand accelerating
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 17, 2022
For Q1 2022, Amex GBT reported $350 million in revenue, up 179% compared with the first quarter of 2021 and half of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Read More
Improving corporate travel via digital payments
Opinion / Technology
Improving corporate travel via digital payments
By Brandon Spear - TreviPay | May 16, 2022
Hotels can make corporate travel more flexible - for both business travelers and hotels themselves - through consolidated, direct billing. Read More
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News / Startups
Katanox raises $5.7M, adds Expedia exec Rob Torres to board
By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022
Katanox says it will use this funding to expand internationally and further develop its platform and integrations with CRS, PMS and payment service providers.   Read More
Hotailors rebrands to WorkTrips, bags €23M investment
News / Startups
Hotailors rebrands to WorkTrips, bags €23M investment
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2022
The funding will go toward rebranding Hotailors as well as boosting its presence in existing markets and extending the platform to new markets. Read More
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