TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Hotel safety database, audits, training, recommendations: International SOS makes accommodation part of risk management.

BCD Travel reveals the main business destinations frequented by American business travellers. Europe dominates the list.

Steve Singh's acquisition of Direct Travel was made official on 2 April. Concur's founder is already planning to exploit the synergies between TMC and the strengths of his other entities: Spotnana, Center and Troop.

SAP Concur and Mastercard have just formalised a new partnership. The closer integration between the two partners should simplify the management of expense claims.

The world of business travel agencies is set for a major shake-up with the announced takeover of CWT by American Express GBT.

BCD Travel unveils its Top 10 most popular business destinations from Europe. Amsterdam and New York top the list.

The new Expensya barometer forecasts an increase in the number of expense claims for 2023, driven in particular by training.

The Event Managers Association (EMA), which brings together some 500 professionals in Spain, has published the results of a study designed to get a clearer picture of its members.

Worklib is rolling out a new tool to help companies navigate the sometimes chaotic path of hybrid working. The aim of the Hybrid Index is to help companies find the right balance for both employees and companies.

A study by Enterprise Mobility has drawn attention to employee dissatisfaction with business travel by car.

China has announced that it is extending its temporary visa exemption policy to six new European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. These countries join France.

The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are finalising the launch of a common visa for tourists modelled on the Schengen visa. According to the most optimistic observers, it should be available before the end of the year, or by 2025 at the latest.

According to the AirPlus Business Travel Index, business travel by German companies remains down on 2019, but also on the European average.

Malawi has decided to abolish visas for visitors from 47 nations, including most of the countries of the European Union, including France and Belgium.

A study carried out by Coach Omnium among 621 French and European customers analyses the expectations and habits of travellers in their hotel rooms.

At the request of its corporate customers, the network is carrying out a survey of its largest suppliers to find out their level of commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Amex GBT Egencia customers will be able to benefit from "Fraud Prevention as a Service", an Expedia tool based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

A worldwide study by BCD Travel confirms the lack of interest among business travellers in renting electric vehicles. The reason: logistical difficulties and a range that is considered insufficient.

France is in first place in the 2024 ranking of passports that open the doors to the greatest number of destinations.

ICCA publishes its International Sustainability Report to provide an update on the road to more responsible meetings & events organisation.