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News / Technology

Spotnana integrates with American Airlines for personalized offers

By Mitra Sorrells | September 8, 2022

Spotnana says the connection uses its “open, extensible system of record instead of the traditional PNR,” which enables it to automate exchanges and cancellations. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Should corporate travel managers trust algorithms?

By Axita Bhalsod - Egencia | August 19, 2022

Effective use of artificial intelligence and data science can save companies huge amounts of time and resources, particularly for small teams. Read More

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

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

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

News / Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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