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News / Distribution

CWT wipes out debt with recapitalization deal

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | September 16, 2021

The travel management company is getting $350 million in new equity funding and is eliminating almost $900 million in debt. Read More

News / Technology

Travel innovation "faceoff" brands unveiled for Business Travel Show

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2021

The companies will present their services in series of head-to-head battles at the in person event, which takes place later this month. Read More

Opinion / Online

Tackling unconscious bias in travel marketing

By Lizzy Duffy Anderson - Sparkloft Media | September 13, 2021

We know it helps everyone to see themselves in an advertisement to better imagine a meaningful and momentous vacation. Yet, far‐too‐often, there’s something missing. Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Follow the smart money with investments

By PhocusWire | September 10, 2021

Investment dollars currently seem to be going towards technology that drives efficiencies or that might spur the next area of disruption for travel. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Will leisure travel companies break into corporate accommodation?

By Lee Curtis - Reside | September 10, 2021

This has created opportunities for players in the travel sector to widen the appeal of their offering to both leisure and business travelers, especially as optimism for travel continues to increase. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startups Trip Ninja and Upside shut their doors

By Kevin May | September 8, 2021

Business travel rewards service Upside was launched in 2015 by Priceline founder Jay Walker. Trip Ninja provided multi-city search tech. Read More

News / Distribution

Impala unveils tech in bid to shake up hotel contracting

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2021

Impala believes legacy systems are holding the hotel industry back and its technology can save time and costs. Read More

News / Online

American Express GBT, Cvent add corporate responsibility questions to hotel RFP

By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2021

The initiative includes 47 questions focused on sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion that are intended to help travel managers evaluate suppliers on these issues. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Aeropaye uses blockchain to automate airline refunds

By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2021

Aeropaye automates the processing of refunds for delayed or cancelled flights, using distributed ledger technology, smart contracts and NDC. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021

The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives when they augment ticket sales with ancillary items, such as boarding privileges and seat upgrades. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

REPORT: Why modern corporate travel management technology isn’t just about the tech

By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | August 25, 2021

When planning for the next phase of corporate travel, businesses need to understand their travel program’s objectives and - in order to meet them - seek out technology built from the ground up, with a... Read More

News / Online

Will standardized rentals work for business travelers?

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2021

A subset of alternative accommodations - ones that provide a standardized experience for travelers - could become more popular with business travelers coming out of the pandemic. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Business travel reinvented - who gets to travel now?

By PhocusWire | July 20, 2021

Business travel's return has been debated ad nauseum, but there is agreement on this: changes in corporate programs, mandates and approvals will either slow - or accelerate - proceedings. Read More