Egencia joins forces with Ector to integrate a valet service
On Tuesday, Egencia and Ector formalised an agreement enabling the business travel agency to accompany professionals when parking their vehicles, with the valet parking specialist.
Egencia study: SMEs want to do what the "big boys" do
Egencia is aiming to attract more small and medium-sized companies. In fact, the corporate travel agency has devoted a study to them, highlighting their appetite for solutions that enable them to make savings, in the same way as key accounts.
Loyalty points encourage travellers to take risks
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has published a survey on security. According to CWT, business travellers are quite anxious, but they do not hesitate to go beyond the "duty of care" in order to earn loyalty points.
BCD Travel tackles refunds for unused tickets
BCD Travel is launching a new service to automate the refund of unused tickets for business travellers. The tool is already available on the French market.
American Express GBT joins forces with Lyft to take on urban transport
American Express GBT has unveiled two new products dedicated to urban transport. The business travel agency has signed a distribution agreement with Lyft, and launched a new booking platform integrating 750 operators of VTCs, taxis, limousines, express trains and airport shuttles.
Strikes: Traveldoo measures the impact on business travellers
Online travel operator Traveldoo has surveyed business travellers against a backdrop of repeated strikes. The study, published on 13 April, shows that traveller information - particularly from travel agencies - needs to be improved.
New features for Sam, the FCM chatbot
The latest update to Sam, FCM's chatbot for business travellers, includes a version for travel managers. The application also covers more countries and promises new features.
GDS surcharge: Egencia reaches agreement with Air France KLM
The Expedia group and its business travel subsidiary Egencia have reached an agreement with Air France KLM. Customers of the business travel agency will not be affected by the new tax imposed on bookings made via GDS.
Study: Bleisure as a recruitment tool according to Egencia
The new "Egencia 2018 Bleisure Trends" study published by the business travel agency analyses the blending of business travel and leisure time among 9,000 business travellers.
Cities & Trends: London tops the list of business destinations
London remains the most popular business destination for European business travellers, well ahead of Paris. This is one of the findings of the "Cities & Trends" 2017 report published by BCD Travel.
Interview with : Philippe Chérèque, Chairman of American Express GBT
The 27th EVP was held on 7 March in Paris. Philippe Chérèque, Chairman of American Express GBT, gives an update on the results of the traditional barometer, and talks about the busy times in TMC, marked by acquisitions and technological investments. Interview by Florian Guillemin.
EVP 2018: American Express GBT takes the pulse of business travel
On Wednesday, American Express GBT organised the 27th edition of its traditional EVP in Paris. It was an opportunity to take stock of the major trends in business travel, as well as the latest news and the objectives of the TMC.
Egencia simplifies airline ticket changes
Egencia now offers online ticket exchange after booking to give business travellers greater autonomy.
American Express GBT acquires HRG
By making the acquisition of HRG official, American Express GBT is acquiring a direct competitor and a member of the world's Top 5 business travel agencies. Amex is gradually changing its status, and sending a strong message to the business travel market.
SolutionSource: BCD Travel's techno toolbox for Travel Managers
BCD Travel is launching SolutionSource, an open technology platform offering third-party solutions to travel managers and procurement officers to optimise travel programmes.
American Express GBT gives its predictions for 2018
American Express GBT Global Business Travel (GBT) published its 2018 forecasts on Wednesday. The business travel agency expects a buoyant year for the business travel sector.
Air Disruption Compensation: BCD Travel focuses on compensation for travellers
BCD Travel announces the European roll-out of its Air Disruption Compensation solution, aimed at improving compensation for business travellers in the event of flight delays, if their flight is eligible.
Reed & MacKay acquires Frequent Flyer Travel Paris
Marc Leidelinger, Chairman and founder of Frequent Flyer Travel Paris, announced on Thursday the acquisition of the French business travel agency by its British partner, Reed & Mackay.
CWT study: French business travellers are cutting their ties
A study published on 20 November by Carlson Wagonlit Travel shows that French business travellers communicate very little with their family and friends during a business trip.
Visas, trade shows: Egencia launches the Advantage programme
On Thursday, Egencia unveiled the Egencia Advantage global programme, which incorporates a number of convenient services for business travellers, including airport lounge access and visa assistance.
