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Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

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490 Consulting Names Kurt Knackstedt as Managing Director

Executive brings more than 25 years of experience…

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Names in the News 8-19-26

Appointments and promotions at FCM Travel, Fox World Travel and Air India…

A graphic illustration featuring a large pink map pin icon on a faded map background, symbolizing location. Adjacent to the pin are three colorful, stacked blocks with the word “LOCATION” written in bold uppercase letters. Each block is in a different color gradient: turquoise, magenta, and purple. The design emphasizes the phrase "Location, Location, Location.

Location, Location, Location 8-19-26

Openings in Istanbul; Nagoya, Japan; Bengaluru, India; Barcelona; Lapu Lapu, Philippines; and Singapore…

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Turkish Airlines To Add Istanbul-Chengdu Flights

Service will begin Nov. 11…

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TAMS Adds 8 to Board of Directors

The Travel and Meeting Society (TAMS), a nonprofit industry association for the travel and meetings community, announced the addition of eight members to its……

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New European Passport System Called ‘Curse Word’ in WSJ Article

Process relies on facial recognition and fingerprints…

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Expensify Expands Reach of Card Rules

Tool said to enforce policy at point of purchase…

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Navan in Partnership With OpenTable

Deal promises to help business travelers find and book restaurants…

An image promoting the "Engine" platform, set against a breathtaking coastal view. The background features a winding road along cliffs with the ocean stretching out to the right. On the left, a white icon resembling a stylized flag or layered sails is positioned above the word "Engine" in bold white text. Below are brightly colored icons with text for different stages of travel: "Book" (red with a plane icon), "Travel" (blue with a departure icon), "Work" (yellow with a gear icon), and "Save" (teal with a document icon), emphasizing the platform's comprehensive travel planning features.

Report Says Average Business Trip Cost Jumped From $834 to $1,128  from 2024 to 2026

Research from Engine shows employees spending 12 days a year on travel-related admin tasks…

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Report Says Average Business Trip Cost Jumped From $834 to $1,128  from 2024 to 2026

Research from Engine shows employees spending 12 days a year on travel-related admin tasks…

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Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Take Another Step Toward Merger

Carriers plan to launch as ‘integrated airline’ on Dec. 17…

Spotnana Adds NDC Integration to Singapore Airlines

Connection promises full access to content and comprehensive servicing capabilities…