Stories By: Harvey Chipkin
Survey Shows Gap Between Travel Policy Awareness and Compliance
While many business travelers know of and often refer to their company’s travel policy, there’s still a gap between policy awareness and policy compliance,……
July 12, 2024
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Delta Sees Double-Digit Managed Travel Volume Increase in Q2
Managed corporate travel volume grew by “double digits” year over year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Delta Air Lines executives, speaking……
July 12, 2024
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Wyndham Opens First Echo Suites Extended Stay Hotel in Spartanburg, S.C.
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham has opened its first location in Spartanburg, S.C. The opening marks a major milestone for the brand, which……
July 11, 2024
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HRS Green Stay Initiative Earns 2 ‘Prominent’ Certifications
HRS, the corporate lodging and payment technology platform, announced that its Green Stay Initiative has now secured two “prominent” certifications. In late June, GUTCert,……
July 11, 2024
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Large Majority of Business Travelers Not Yet Comfortable With AI Bookings
A large majority (89%) of global business travelers are not yet comfortable using AI-enabled options for booking business travel, but an even larger number……
July 11, 2024
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Travelport Adds AI-Powered Tools to Platform
Travelport announced the debut of the Content Curation Layer (CCL). The CCL uses AI to power search while trawling billions of trip options, helping……
July 11, 2024
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Names in the News 7-10-24
Serko announced the appointment of Simon Young as chief technology officer. He has more than 20 years of experience with local and global technology companies……
July 10, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 7-10-24
Nice, France — DoubleTree by Hilton Nice Centre Iconic has opened in the heart of the city less than 15 minutes from the airport and……
July 10, 2024
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Outdated/Complicated Payment Systems Impacting Travel Company Profit Margins
New research has revealed 66 percent of travel companies are seeing their profit margins impacted by outdated or complicated payment systems, with 9 in……
July 10, 2024
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Amadeus NDC Content Now Available on SAP Concur Travel
NDC content from the Amadeus Travel Platform is now available on SAP Concur Travel, according to an announcement. This allows the Concur Travel online……
July 10, 2024
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Hertz Announces Multiple Executive Appointments, Including Several From Delta
Hertz announced a series of executive appointments, including several former leaders at Delta Air Lines. Sandeep Dube will join the company as chief commercial……
July 9, 2024
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United Applies for New Daily Ser vice Between Washington Reagan and San Francisco
United Airlines has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new daily roundtrip flight between Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)……
July 9, 2024
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