Duty of care and travellers' well-being, priorities for travel managers according to BCD
According to a new study published by BCD Travel, the duty of care, travellers' well-being and compliance with travel policy are travel managers' priorities, in that order.
TripActions acquires business travel agency Reed & Mackay
Start-up TripActions acquires upmarket business travel agency Reed & Mackay.
American Express GBT to buy Egencia from Expedia Group
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has struck a major blow in the business travel sector with the acquisition of Egencia, announced on 4 May. In return, the Expedia group will acquire a stake in Amex GBT.
EVP 2021: interview with Yorick Charveriat, American Express GBT
On Wednesday, American Express GBT organised the EVP 2021. Yorick Charveriat, recently appointed Vice-Chairman and Managing Director France of the TMC, talks about the event's hybrid format and, above all, its core theme: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
New technology on the horizon for FCM
At the launch of its new visual identity, FCM announced the imminent arrival of a new technological solution for business travel.
Ovation Travel acquired by American Express GBT
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) recently announced the acquisition of the Ovation Travel group, which specialises in the US and UK markets.
Selectour Bleu Voyages becomes Bleu Business
Selectour Bleu Voyages becomes Bleu Business. A new name for a new strategy focused on post-pandemic business travel.
American Express GBT offers carbon offsets at preferential rates
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is launching a platform for carbon offsets at preferential rates.
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.
