TMC: Direct Travel acquires European partner ATPI
American TMC Direct Travel is buying out its British partner ATPI, thereby extending its geographical coverage and giving it the benefit of its technological expertise in return.
Interview: Zahir Abdelouhab, SVP EMEA at Navan
Zahir Abdelouhab, Navan's SVP EMEA, takes a look at the major trends in business travel and TMC's ambitions in France and internationally.
FCM: SAM travel assistant goes from strength to strength
FCM is adding new features to its Sam virtual assistant. The tool now adapts to all channels, and AI enables it to anticipate the needs of business travellers more accurately.
Hotels: moderate price rises in 2026 according to Amex GBT
According to Amex GBT, hotel price rises should be moderate overall in 2026, both worldwide and in Europe, but growth should be stronger in India and South America.
Amex GBT-CWT: the suspense is over
The acquisition of CWT by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) will go ahead. The US authorities have dropped the charges against CWT.
Amex GBT improves carbon reporting for hotels
American Express GBT, in partnership with Chooose, is strengthening the reporting of hotels' carbon emissions through more accurate data and greater global coverage.
Avelia, SAF's booking platform, moves to a multi-vendor model
Launched by American Express GBT and Shell, the Avelia platform is evolving to give businesses access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from a number of suppliers.
TIM: augmented data according to CWT
CWT is expanding its AI catalogue with TIM, a tool that simplifies data analysis within Analytics, for optimised exchanges with the travel manager.
BCD Travel takes down a new IA asset
A partnership with SkyLink is enabling BCD Travel to recruit an AI-based travel assistant, integrated with collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack.
Amex GBT: AI to boost chat
American Express GBT is announcing a step-up in customer experience via TMC chat, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Trenitalia makes it easier to sell tickets in agencies with Amadeus
Trenitalia, which is expanding its frequencies and routes in France, has signed a distribution agreement with the Amadeus platform to enable its business and leisure tickets to be sold in virtually all French travel agencies.
BCD Travel: top business destinations revealed
The Cities & Trends 2025 Europe report was unveiled on 27 March by BCD Travel, identifying the most popular business destinations for business travellers.
Fairjungle adds Trenitalia to its rail offering
TMC Fairjungle is continuing its partnership with Trainline Partner Solution, the B2B arm of the Trainline group, which distributes 270 rail and bus companies in Europe.
Amex GBT's takeover of CWT approved in the UK
The takeover of CWT by American Express GBT has finally been authorised by the CMA, the UK competition authority.
TravelPerk becomes an Airbnb host for long stays and MICE
TravelPerk is diversifying its accommodation offering by integrating Airbnb inventory. The business travel agency is particularly targeting long stays and MICE.
Interview with Cédric Lefort Cédric Lefort, new head of business travel in France at Sabre
Cédric Lefort, who has just been appointed Head of Business Travel at Sabre, talks about his objectives, the GDS's priorities and his vision of business travel.
Amex GBT-CWT merger: a new turn of events
In the United Kingdom, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has changed its position in favour of the takeover of CWT by American Express GBT.
Amex GBT-CWT merger: the United States files a complaint
The acquisition of CWT by American Express GBT is the subject of a complaint by the US Department of Justice. The project has already encountered similar obstacles in the United Kingdom.
2025: BCD Travel unveils its price forecasts
BCD Travel takes a look at its global fare forecasts for 2025. We also take a look at the good resolutions to be applied for responsible travel.
CDS continues to grow in Europe with the acquisition of SIAP in Italy
CDS Groupe strengthens its position in Europe with the acquisition of SIAP, Italy's leading provider of ERP solutions for business travel agencies. Other acquisitions are likely to follow.
