TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Costs, ecomobility, duty of careCSR, compliance These are just some of the many challenges facing travel management players today. From defining a travel policy to its application, including the choice of a business travel agency (TMC) and a booking tool (SBT), travel & expense, the expertise of the travel manager will count as much as the feedback from business travellers. (see more)

Daily monitoring of travel management news, business travel innovations developed by suppliers, and the latest trends in the travel industry. studies deciphering the major trends in business travel today and tomorrow...

Navan and Brex push back the boundaries between payment and...

Navan has teamed up with US payment provider Brex to create a solution integrating corporate cards, travel management and expense reports.

AirPlus study: what if the frustrations of business travellers...

According to an AirPlus study, European business travellers regret the move to virtual travel. And they threaten to change companies if their wings are clipped...

The Amex GBT-CWT merger under the eye of the competition authority...

Amex GBT and CWT are pleading their case at a time when the UK competition authority has launched an in-depth investigation into the consequences of their merger.

Interview: Olivier Nairey, Managing Director France, Navan

Olivier Nairey, Navan's Managing Director for France, reviews the agency's major projects in the business travel sector.

J. Troussicot (AirPlus): "Creating the first online payment...

Julie Troussicot, Managing Director of AirPlus France, looks back on the latest news from the corporate payment specialist, including its acquisition by Swedish bank SEB, the roll-out of co-branded cards with a French bank, and the wider acceptance of its solutions and MICE.

Myth #4: I don't need a mission order...

Many managers and decision-makers underestimate the importance of mission orders when their staff travel on business. Some see it as a superfluous administrative task, or think that it is only intended for the public sector. However, this attitude can expose companies to considerable legal and financial risks. The purpose of the travel order is to protect employees who have to travel outside their usual place of work, as well as the employer. It facilitates the management of business travel by establishing clear guidelines and providing for the payment of expenses.

MICE: Reed & Mackay takes action in France

Reed & Mackay is taking on the management of the Meetings & Events sector with the creation of a dedicated team for the French market.

NDC: a new direct Supertripper-Air France KLM connection

Supertripper today unveils its brand new direct connection with Air France KLM, marking another milestone in the advent of NDC technology in the world of business travel.

Price rises: what are the trends for travel in 2025?

The Global Business Travel Forecast report published by GBTA and CWT analyses the fare outlook for the coming months in the business travel and MICE sectors.

Hcorpo, partner of the TotalEnergies Mobility Corporate Card

TotalEnergies is adding a hotel reservation service to its Mobility Corporate card in partnership with Hcorpo.

IFTM-Kactus Barometer: an update from Arnaud Katz

The IFTM-Kactus barometer is published today to decipher the major trends in the French MICE market. Arnaud Katz, CEO of Kactus, shares his analysis of the study.

Germany: border controls to resume from 16...

The German government is temporarily suspending the free movement of people from 16 September. Passports or identity cards will therefore be required to enter Germany...

Arnaud Bernet (American Express): "Businesses are not spending this...

Business travel is essential for company growth, the importance of cost management and CSR: these are some of the issues raised in an American Express study commented on by Arnaud Bernet, Director of the French Business Unit.

Incentive travel: top American destinations revealed

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has unveiled its top destinations for incentive participants in the North American market.

Misconception about #3 expense claims: I don't...

Expense management can quickly become a headache when it is not dematerialised, but it is not easy to break with what already exists. As the saying goes, "For want of thrushes, we eat blackbirds". We make do with what we have because we don't know what could be better. If you're thinking "I don't need an expense management software, I'm doing just fine", this article is for you!

NDC turnaround in the airline sector: Navan leads the...

New Distribution Capability (NDC) is revolutionising the business travel sector, offering companies considerable potential savings and a better experience for travellers. Navan, a pioneering TMC, is leading the way with direct connections to major airlines.

AI at the heart of Univ'AirPlus' thinking

"Tomorrow's company, with or without us": the 2024 edition of Univ'AirPlus looked at the question of the place of the human being in the face of the rise of AI, with talks by Raphaël Enthoven, Fanny Parise and Pierre Bentata.

Fall in air fares accelerates in France

The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) reports an acceleration in the fall in air fares in France in July. Only prices on domestic routes in mainland France continued to rise.

AirPlus points to a comeback in the Swiss business travel market

The number of Swiss business travellers is rising sharply. According to AirPlus, the number of tickets purchased by Swiss companies has risen by 10%.

New rules in Malaysia to better protect air travellers

New air transport rules in Malaysia came into force on 2 September, offering passengers greater protection. Particularly in the event of flight cancellation.