Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

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……
July 23, 2025
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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……
July 22, 2025
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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……
July 22, 2025
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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……
July 22, 2025
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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……
July 21, 2025
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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……
July 21, 2025
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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……
July 18, 2025
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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……
July 18, 2025
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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……
July 18, 2025
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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……
July 17, 2025
3 minutes read

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……
July 16, 2025
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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……
July 16, 2025
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