Live and in person Respondents to our survey, who provided their responses in October, made it clear that they had outgrown pandemic-era restrictions on in-person meetings. Around 83% of respondents said their organizations had already started hosting live events again, while only 14% said their organizations had not. Similarly, only 26% of respondents indicated that …

ITM’s latest survey of its travel buying members (April 2022) found that 37% had seen their mandate evolve to now include responsibility for meetings and events. It also revealed that business travel managers are increasingly engaged in high-level conversations about the rationale and ROI for in-person meetings, with 39% saying they’ve been involved in such …

Travel technology company Amadeus plans to launch a new payments-focused business, with a prepaid virtual card to be its first offering. The Madrid-based company plans to launch Outpayce as a wholly-owned subsidiary to achieve its goal of offering “frictionless travel payments” to customers. Amadeus has applied for and is awaiting approval for an eMoney license …

Emirates hit a record $1.2 billion profit in the first half of its 2022/2023 financial year, driven by strong demand and the easing and removal of pandemic-related travel restrictions. In a statement on Thursday (November 10th), the Dubai-based carrier said it reflected “a solid turnaround and recovery” from last year’s $1.6 billion loss. The group’s …

Marriott International is launching a new brand of serviced apartments to take advantage of growing traveler demand to combine work and play in one trip, often referred to as “bleisure”. The hospitality company is looking to open properties around the world under the new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy brand, which will build on its long-standing …

The U.S. General Services Administration will submit a final RFP for the next generation of its E-Gov travel service next year, which will consolidate the service into a “one-stop, enterprise-wide travel and expense solution.” ‘business,’ the GSA’s director of strategy execution said. Ryan Edelstein said at BTN’s recent Government Travel Summit. The GSA awarded the …

European low-cost carrier Wizz Air says its operations have “normalized” in recent months after suffering disruption earlier this year. The Hungary-based carrier, which is one of the continent’s fastest growing airlines, said it delivered “solid results” for its second quarter between July and September after enduring a “first quarter operationally difficult. These problems have forced …

Airline passengers rate convenience as the most important factor when booking a flight, with the vast majority saying being able to fly from a local airport is more of a priority than ticket price. Travelers also want technology to be used more widely to simplify their journeys, according to the International Air Transport Association’s 2022 …

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Low-cost airline Norwegian has been boosted by the “take-over” of business travelers in recent months. The carrier, which now focuses on short-haul European flights after abandoning its transatlantic operations following a restructuring, said business traffic on its main domestic routes in Norway had returned to 2019 levels. Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian, added: “Many corporate …

JP Morgan Payments is joining Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning as one of the launch partners for Oracle’s new B2B commerce platform, Oracle announced Wednesday. The integration will allow mutual customers of Oracle and JP Morgan “seamless access to the JP Morgan Payments offering, including improving cash flow insights and helping to expedite business transactions,” …

Meetings are back in full swing and host organizations need to get creative to deal with rising costs and hotel staffing issues, according to a new report from meeting management firm BCD Meetings & Events, released Thursday. Globally, Rising Costs Complicate Meeting Procurement Processes, Budgets and Event Goals, But Hit the “Strategic Creativity” of Meeting …

Northstar Meetings Group and Cvent reported strong demand for new events and a busy fourth quarter amid rising costs in the latest Meetings Industry Pulse Survey. Data for September through October (as of October 6) was collected from 461 meeting planners comprised of professional conference planners, associations, and nonprofits (39%); businesses (38%); third-party independent planners …

United Airlines in 2023 will add transatlantic service to three cities and increase service to six others, the company announced Wednesday. The carrier will add service May 27 between Newark Liberty International Airport and Stockholm and May 31 between Malaga, Spain and Newark. On March 25, United will add a previously announced service between Newark …

Two-thirds of UK companies plan to increase their spending on business travel by at least 50% over the next year, according to research by corporate card company American Express. A survey of business leaders and travelers also found that 42% of small and medium-sized businesses plan to take more business trips over the next 12 …

Two-thirds of UK businesses plan to increase their spending on business travel by at least 50% over the next year, according to research by corporate card company American Express. A survey of business leaders and travelers also revealed that 42% of SMEs plan to take more business trips in the next 12 months. Over 80% …

About 83% of event professionals surveyed plan to host at least three in-person events this year, and 24% plan to host at least 10, according to a new survey from meetings tech company Bizzabo. In 2023, 85% of event organizers plan to host at least three in-person events, while 35% plan to host at least …

Canada’s ToursByLocals Reveals Fall Trends September 27, 2022 ctn_admin Canada’s ToursByLocals, one of the world’s leading private tour providers, highlights the latest travel trends for fall. The Vancouver-based company has served over 1.7 million travelers since its inception and is an authority on travel habits in Canada and around the world. “It’s refreshing to see …

Want to get away for a stay this fall? Perhaps Poundbury, an experimental community built on King Charles’ architectural visions, is the place to be. The Duchy of Cornwall’s official website reads: “Poundbury is an urban extension of the Dorset county town of Dorchester, built on the principles of architecture and town planning advocated by …

Like many budget airlines, Ryanair charges its passengers if they want to select particular seats to sit on their flights. Ryanair flights offer window, middle and aisle seats, so if you want to take in the views during your flight, you might want to choose the former. But not all “window” seats actually have a …

Most travel buyers expect hybrid work scenarios to be the dominant setup in the coming year, but most also said their companies haven’t yet mastered how to manage coworking spaces, according to a researcher. survey of 187 travel managers by Global Business. Travel Association and HRS. Two-thirds of respondents, 74% of whom were based in …

European flights are set to face further disruption later this month with another planned strike by French air traffic control (ATC) workers. Members of the SNCTA union went on strike for 24 hours on Friday September 16, causing the cancellation of around 1,000 flights to and from France. The strike also affected flights passing through …

Tourism rebounded this summer in Europe — and Europe wasn’t ready. Pandemic-related staffing shortages have led to massive queues and flight cancellations at many airports; meanwhile, hotel and taxi prices have skyrocketed. Then there were the temperature records that caused roads, airport runways and train tracks to blaze, leading to further disruption. Our family of …

United Airlines and Emirates have formed a new partnership that includes a new United route to Dubai, codeshares on select destinations and reciprocal loyalty benefits, the carriers announced on Wednesday. From November, Emirates customers flying to Chicago, Houston and San Francisco will have access to nearly 200 US cities via the United network. At eight …

Travel tech giant Amadeus is to integrate taxi bookings into its travel and expense booking tool Cytric through a new partnership with Karhoo. The link with Karhoo will allow business travelers to book rides with taxi and private transfer companies in more than 1,000 cities around the world through the Cytric mobile app. They will …

British rail operator TransPennine Express is to cut services between the North West of England and Scotland by almost 25% from next week. TransPennine becomes the second major UK rail company to drastically cut its timetable due to staffing issues, following a similar move by Avanti West Coast last month. Both operators are part of …

Athens has been voted the best place for a budget city break on the continent, with prices down 15% from last year. Post Office Travel Money’s analysis of 20 cities showed the Greek capital beat out more traditional lower-cost destinations in Eastern Europe on a range of typical tourist spending. The total bill for a …

Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said on Wednesday that the company’s first electric vehicle (EV), which it plans to introduce to the market in 2025, will be positioned in the upper segment of the market. The nation’s largest manufacturer of internal combustion engine passenger (PV) vehicles is witnessing a significant contribution to its volumes …

Railway workers’ union TSSA plans to stage a nationwide 24-hour strike on September 26-27 in an ongoing dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. TSSA members will visit nine UK rail operating companies and Network Rail from midday September 26 to midday September 27. The railway companies concerned are: TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West …

Lufthansa SVP Global Markets and Stations Naeve discusses: His new role overseeing global sales and ground operations Lufthansa’s new Green Fare and upcoming corporate recognition program Technology updates Lufthansa Group’s Frank Naeve began his new role as SVP of Global Markets and Stations, which includes global sales, on July 1, after serving as Vice President …

Dublin Airport is due to open its long-awaited second runway for commercial flights on Wednesday August 24. The €320 million project saw the construction of the new 3.1 kilometer northern runway, which will allow Ireland’s central airport to expand after the Covid-19 pandemic. “The anticipation of a parallel runway system has been in the plans …

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has purchased a property in London’s West End which will be converted into a new hub by the Premier Inn hotel. The group has acquired a freehold property in the Strand, near Trafalgar Square, and plans to develop the building into a hub by the time the Premier Inn hotel opens …

Travel management company Agiito has launched a live availability solution for meetings and events customers. TMC, formerly known as Capita Travel and Events before becoming Agiito last year, now allows meeting bookers to log into its Meetingspro platform to view real-time venue rates and availability, then submit their request. Agiito said he will be piloting …

Both beaches closed after sewage, including sewage, was released into the sea last night following problems at a pumping station. Electrical problems at the pumping station, which have been described as ‘significant’, saw sewage gushing into the sea when the main and backup power system failed yesterday (August 17). The beaches affected are Bexhill and …

Corporate catering program provider Dinova has launched a concierge service to help companies plan private catering events, the company announced. The Dine Assist service connects businesses with a dedicated event specialist who has experience working with restaurants, including ensuring specific needs are met, such as equipment setup and special menus, said Alison Quinn, CEO of …

For some travel managers, 2022 has been like waking up to a strange new world. Many old faces, trusted contacts and longtime colleagues had moved on, leaving them with new responsibilities to take on on their own. Many had to adapt to new bosses when merging with other departments, such as purchasing, human resources or …

True to Delta’s mission that “no one connects the world better,” the airline’s 360-degree approach to meeting travel offers customers a variety of industry-leading innovations in the air and on the ground. For businesses with an active Business Sale Agreement, Delta Edge Meetings™ offers discounts, flexibility and premium benefits. For associations, non-profit organizations and conventions …

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Suzanne Horner, CEO of Gray Dawes Group, talks to BTN Europe about:• The acquisition of Ventur• Global expansion plans• Imminent acquisition of the Australian TMC• Leisure travel plans• TMC staffing levels The Gray Dawes Group this week announced the acquisition of another UK-based travel management company, Ventur – its 11e takeover of the agency to …

Tips for crossing the border this holiday weekend July 27, 2022 ctn_admin The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travelers crossing the border this long Civic Holiday weekend of what to expect at the border during the busy summer months, as they return home in Canada or are visiting. This summer, travelers are returning …

When international borders reopened, many travel management companies and suppliers reported that it was small and medium-sized businesses that were the first to emerge from the blocks. Even in the second quarter of 2022, business travel spending by SMEs remains well above that of large enterprises compared to pre-pandemic volumes. American Express recently reported that …

Airlines companies Supplier: Air France-KLM/Delta/Virgin AtlanticProgram name: BluebizAdvantages and conditions: Free membership is open to businesses of all sizes. For each ticket booked, customers earn credits at a rate of 3.5 per €100/£100 spent, which can be redeemed for free tickets, cabin upgrades, flight-related services or carbon offsets . Members also receive benefits such as …

Editor’s note – Report up to Unlock the World, CNN Journey’s weekly email newsletter. Get open and closed locations, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest on aviation, food and drink, where to stay and different travel developments. (CNN) – This week in travel news: The world’s best restaurants for 2022, the world’s strongest passports …

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri, July 22, 2022: Here are the top stories making the Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending July 22, 2022: Haiti, with all of its woes, remains on the CDC’s “Avoid non-essential travel” travel list, as the agency this week also added rabies among the latest …

Mega travel management company CWT is working to book new content for large-scale distribution by launching a pilot program in August in which agents will book and service NDC-compliant content on Singapore Airlines and Air France-KLM through the Amadeus travel platform. The pilot includes company-negotiated fares for customers as well as unique NDC-compatible content on …