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GBTA BTI Forecasts Recovery, but With Headwinds

Annual report sees spending growing by 7% in 2025 and 8.1% in 2026 Global business travel spending  is expected to grow almost 7% in……

Avis Introduces New Luxury Option

Avis First includes concierge service, curbside service and no need to fill tank Avis has introduced Avis First, which includes a concierge service, curbside……

BCD Travel and Oversee Expand Partnership

Arrangement will scale agentic AI technology across TMC’s operations BCD Travel and Oversee, an AI-driven travel technology company, announced the expansion of their partnership……

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Emburse Launches Integrated Itinerary Management

Solution promises to manage trips and expenses within a single mobile interface Emburse, an expense management provider, announced the launch of integrated itinerary management……

United Sees Sharp Positive Turnaround in Last Weeks of Q2

Executives on earnings call report double-digit swing in higher-yielding business revenues in July A variety of factors has led to a sharp positive turnaround……

Alaska Airlines and Choice Hotels Loyalty Programs Ranked as Best by U.S. News & World Report

Carrier maintains position for 11th straight year Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan maintained its No. 1 position for the Best Airline Rewards Program for the……

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Delta To Launch Service From LAX to Hong Kong and Chicago in June 2026

Carrier plans flights daily to Hong Kong and three times daily to Chicago Delta will launch service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to……

Accelya and Temoji in New Innovation Initiative

Effort is designed to give buyers a stronger voice in retailing and distribution Accelya, an airline technology provider, in partnership with Temoji, a travel……

CTM Adds Four to North America Business Development Team

TMC says it is aligning team with ‘where market is going’ Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has announced four additions to its North American business……

Optimism in Business Travel Sector Continues To Decline, Says GBTA Survey

Poll tracks sentiment and impact of US government actions Optimism across the business travel sector continues to decline, with more companies that send employees……

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Names in the News 7-16-25

Appointments and promotions at Marriott International and HHM Hotels Marriott International announced that Jen Mason will become CFO on March 31, 2026, with the……

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Location, Location, Location 7-16-25

Openings in Tullahoma, Tenn.; Orlando; and Bangkok Tullahoma, Tenn. — The first LivSmart Studios, a Hilton brand, has opened with 89 rooms designed for……