Stories By: Harvey Chipkin
BCD Travel Partners With Squake To Streamline Emissions Actions
BCD Travel has partnered with Squake, a climate technology company, to streamline carbon emissions-related actions across the various tools and touchpoints in the travel……
November 5, 2024
2 minutes read
GBTA Foundation Benchmarking Shows ‘Much Work to Do’ on Emissions
A benchmarking initiative from the GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), found that organizations have “much work to……
November 5, 2024
4 minutes read

Names in the News 11-6-24
Emirates has promoted Matthew Jones, regional sales director for the eastern US, to vice president for all US operations. He has been with the airline……
November 5, 2024
1 minute read

Location, Location, Location 11-6-24
Miami, Fla. — The 120-room Moxy Miami Wynwood has opened in the Wynwood Arts District. The hotel features a 24/7 fitness center and a second-floor……
November 5, 2024
1 minute read
Marriott and Choice Report Strong Third Quarters
Marriott International and Choice Hotels & Resorts both announced strong third quarter results, with healthy pipelines in development. Marriott highlights included: Anthony Capuano, CEO,……
November 5, 2024
3 minutes read
Singapore Airlines Will Add First Class to Longest Routes
Singapore Airlines will introduce a First Class cabin in its seven A350-900ULR aircraft, to be deployed on the world’s longest routes, according to an……
November 5, 2024
2 minutes read
Almost a Fifth of US and Over Half of European Business Travelers Prefer Rail, Says Report
Almost a fifth (19%) of business travelers in the US and more than half (58%) in major European markets now prefer trains for domestic……
November 3, 2024
2 minutes read
Sabre’s Corporate Air Travel Volume Up 3%-4% in Q3
Sabre reported an increase in corporate travel air booking volume of 3%-4% in a third quarter earnings report. That helped drive a 5% growth……
November 3, 2024
2 minutes read
Booking.Com Expands AI-Powered Features
Booking.com announced it is expanding its AI-powered features to deliver “more tailored and time-saving solutions for travelers.” With Smart Filter, Property Q&A and Review……
November 1, 2024
1 minute read
Sabre and TAP Air Portugal in Expanded Distribution Agreement
Sabre Corporation and TAP Air Portugal have announced an expanded distribution agreement. Sabre-connected travel agents can immediately start placing activation requests for NDC offers.……
November 1, 2024
1 minute read
HRS Introduces Meetings-as-a-Service Solution
HRS, the corporate lodging and payment technology company, introduced a Meetings-as-a-Service solution featuring HRS’ proprietary Connect platform, which provides new AI-infused automation for both……
October 31, 2024
2 minutes read
Air France To Launch Nonstop Orlando-Paris Service May 21, 2025
Air France will launch nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle beginning next May 21, pending government approval. The service marks……
October 31, 2024
1 minute read


