The outlook for 2021 according to Yorick Charveriat (American Express GBT)
The role of the TMC, support for travellers and travel managers, videoconferencing and hybrid events: Yorick Charveriat, Sales Director and Deputy General Manager at American Express Global Business Travel, looks ahead to 2021.
Inclusive mobility: new booking tools for the AFM Telethon
AFM-Téléthon travellers now have access to booking tools tailored to the specific needs of disabled travellers, thanks to the platform developed by the Treep and Vairon Voyages.
American Express GBT: EVP 2020 in digital mode
The directors of American Express GBT opted for a digital version of this EVP 2020, whose discussions were broadcast live on 30 September.
Interview with : Julien Kauffmann, CEO France of American Express GBT
"The current crisis has put the agency back in the spotlight": Julien Kauffmann, CEO France of American Express GBT, explains the importance of the TMC in the current crisis and looks back at the evolution of business travel since the confinement.
FCM takes on meetings made in France
Business travel agency FCM Travel has announced the launch of a dedicated Meetings and Events department on the French market.
Interview with Ariane Gorin Ariane Gorin, President of Egencia and Expedia Business Services
Ariane Gorin, who has just been appointed President of Egencia, gives her analysis of the situation of business travel in the face of Covid-19, and identifies the challenges facing the business travel agency as it prepares for the future.
New booking function at CWT
CWT recently announced the launch of a booking function accessible via the five TMC channels. The aim is to improve the booking experience, and hence compliance.
Interview with Christophe Renard, Vice-President of CWT Solutions Group
Technology, concentration, environment: Christophe Renard, Vice-President of CWT Solutions Group, highlights the challenges facing business travel agencies.
With Timeshifter, CWT wants to set the record straight
CWT has partnered with the Timeshifter application to help travellers better manage jet lag during business trips.
Cities & Trends: BCD Travel reveals its top business destinations
According to the Cities & Trends ranking published on Tuesday by BCD Travel, New York remains the number one business destination worldwide. In Europe, London also retains top spot according to the business travel agency, while Paris is losing ground.
CWT launches messaging functionality
After a year's trial, CWT will be rolling out the messaging function more widely, to make it easier for business travellers to communicate with TMC agents.
Ventura Spa becomes BCD Travel Italy
The acquisition of Ventura Spa by its partner BCD Travel has resulted in the creation of a new entity, BCD Travel Italy.
Workspace: Egencia launches its environmental dashboard
Egencia has just unveiled its new "Workspace CO2 Emissions", a dashboard enabling travellers to visualise the impact of their trips, and travel managers to steer a more responsible travel policy.
CWT puts travel cancellations under the microscope
CWT has just published a study on cancelled business trips. Mobile professionals are calling for greater transparency and simplicity when it comes to these missed opportunities in business travel.
CWT draws up a checklist for French travel managers in 2020
Brexit, rising oil prices, global recession, currency volatility... 2020 could be a turbulent year for business travel. Yet travel managers still need to justify the ROI of their travel programme. CWT has put together a list of tips. The aim is to "master and control the unpredictable".
CWT study reveals enthusiastic business travellers
A new study published by CWT underlines the positive perception of business travel among business travellers, who can also take advantage of a bleisure interlude now accepted by a majority of companies.
IFTM is coming up: visit CWT stand K152
This year, CWT will be present at the IFTM to discuss with visitors and help them prepare for 2020 with complete peace of mind. All CWT experts will be on hand: business travel, purchasing optimisation and data management consultancy, hotels and MICE.
American Express GBT strengthens its position in the Middle East with Kanoo Travel
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is to significantly strengthen its business travel business in the Middle East through a joint venture with Kanoo Travel.
Business travellers can't do without their smartphone, confirms GBTA
According to the New Business Traveler Sentiment Index study published on 23 July by the GBTA and RoomIt by CWT, business travelers are still as dependent on their electronic devices (smartphones and PCs) when they travel.
BCD Travel updates its TripSource tool
The new version of TripSource, unveiled in mid-July by BCD Travel, places particular emphasis on traveller autonomy through 'self-service' functionalities.
