Swiss to Introduce Premium Economy
Carrier will follow sister airlines Lufthansa and Austrian with product in spring of 2021 >>
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March Premium Content
Simple Meetings, Complex Problems Read Free Now >>>
Meetings and SMM
Don’t let size fool you – small get-togethers can pose big challenges
Not a Moment to Waste
Air Travel, Data Management
When flight disruptions strike, it’s the ability to predict the worst that gives your travelers the best way out
Consolidating Gains
Lodging
As hotel industry mergers and acquisitions continue, is the result for travel programs boon, bust – or both?
Face Time with Dorothy Dowling
Industry Interview
Best Western’s Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer talks glass ceilings, leadership and the strategic role of marketing
Returning to Wisdom
Data Management
For the savvy travel manager, the goal is not about getting more data – it’s getting the right data
The Shape of Tomorrow
Technology
Powerful new communication tools drive traveler compliance
Travel Buyers POV — 3
BTE Think Tank
In each issue of Business Travel Executive, the members of our Buyer Think Tank offer their individual thoughts on what’s hot, what’s cool and what’s coming next in managed travel.
Reporting for Duty
Buyer’s Think Tank
Where travel sits on the org chart can be turned into an advantage, if you know where to look. -
February Premium Content
Room for Improvement Read Free Now >>>
Lodging, Managing Travel Programs
Technology is creating the hotel programs of the future – but the past is still present
Breaking New Ground
Ground Transportation, Duty of Care, Risk Management
High-tech, innovative service models and a focus on traveler experience is changing the game for business rides
Stars in the Sky
Air Travel
Airlines’ woes make the case for business aviation options that help companies outperform
Supplier Side Economics
Data Management
When it comes to building those important buyer-supplier relationships – is it
All Our Tomorrows
Technology
Time – and travel technology – wait for no one. Enterprise acquires Deem. Marriott data breach tops 380 million guests. Serko buys InterpIX. NY airports order electric buses. IATA real-time turbulence database unveiled. Southwest adds to SWABIZ portal. Norwegian long-haul flights roll out free WiFi. RoomIt and SiteMinder partner
Waking Up to Realities
BTE Think Tank
Imagining a world of business travel where expense reports are a thing of the past. Plus thoughts on virtual payments, AI tools and winter travel -
January Premium Content
The Big Story: Future Tense
Technology
What’s ahead for travel technology
• Payment solutions from end to end Read Free Now >>>
• Unlocking blockchain mysteries
• Artificial intelligence gets smarter
Check, Please
Expense Management
Managing dining spend is a formidable task. But thanks to technology, help is at hand
SMEs Meet TMCs
Travel Management Companies
A growing number of small and medium enterprises are looking for right-sized travel solutions
Strategy in Action
Data Management
You’ve got the data, now how do you make it Phat? Here’s the story of one buyer’s journey
Too Small to Fail?
Technology
In the battles of the cyber wars, SMEs have much to lose.
Travel Buyer's POV
Buyer's Think Tank
This month, the members of the Think Tank team share their points of view on the upcoming year and what the future holds for their programs and the business of travel management.
Mind if I Ask a Question?
Buyer's Think Tank
The year ahead offers an ever-changing litany of challenges for managed travel programs. -
December Premium Content
Air Transformed Read Free Now >>>
Air Travel, Distribution and Booking Tools
New Distribution Capabilities promise big changes in the industry, and travel policies are evolving to keep up
Value Play
Air Travel
Business jets vs business class – corporations can use both to improve productivity and profits
Face Time with Mert Dorman
Industry Interview
Turkish Airlines’ SVP Corporate Marketing & Distribution Channels explains how the new Corporate Club is part of the airline’s focus on the business traveler
The Future is Phat
Data Management
There’s more data coming and your strategy needs to be ready. So where do you go from here?
Nothing But Net
Technology
For enhanced online security or less restrictive web access, VPNs are a need-to-know technology.
Travel Buyer’s POV
Buyer’s Think Tank
Introducing a new look and an expanded role for members of the BTE Think Tank.
Volunteering Matters
Buyer’s Think Tank
We can all give back to a business travel industry that gives us so much – and you’ll love what it does for your career -
November Premium Content
Tools For Tomorrow Read Free Now>>>
Distribution and Booking Tools
The pieces are coming together in corporate online booking technology. Is it time for a breakthrough?
Welcome to Hotel Disruption
Lodging
There are a lot more options in sourcing accommodations – and a lot more challenges
Groups Gain Ground
Ground Transportation, Meetings and SMM
Transportation for meetings and events takes the right mix of planning, logistics and fleet availability
Best Laid Plans
Air Travel, Managing Travel Programs
Responding proactively to travel gone wrong
Face Time with Tony D’Astolfo
Industry Interview
Serko’s North America SVP talks traveler experience & global expansion
Data Points
Data Management
There are countless stories of Phat Data delivering results for travel buyers. Here are two of them
Travel Spend Soup to Nuts
Technology
Discovering real value in the data hiding in your program.
Building a Better Toolbox
BTE Think Tank
BTE Buyer Think Tank weigh in with their wish lists for improving online booking tools
