Articles tagged “amex gbt”

Announcements

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

Business Travel

How Egencia Is Helping Amex Global Business Travel Win Small Business Customers

Amex Global Business Travel is using technology from its Egencia acquisition to capitalize on the small business travel boom.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 6 months ago

How Egencia Is Helping Amex Global Business Travel Win Small Business Customers

Business Travel

The Problem With Keeping Your ‘Hush Trips’ From Employers

Remote workers are taking more trips with their laptops, but preferring not to reveal where they've headed to their bosses. It sounds like fun, but in the long term it may not be that great for them, or their employers.

Matthew Parsons | 11 months ago

The Problem With Keeping Your ‘Hush Trips’ From Employers

Mergers and Acquisitions

How Did All Those Travel SPACs End Up Doing?

You win some, you lose some. As quickly as SPACs soared on the hype, they lost much of their luster just as quickly on Wall Street. Travel SPACs were definitely no exception. Take a look at the numbers.

Sherry Sun | 12 months ago

How Did All Those Travel SPACs End Up Doing?

News Blog

Amex GBT Partners With Dnata to Meet Middle East’s Growing Corporate Travel Demand

American Express Global Business Travel has partnered with Emirates Group-owned dnata to offer its global clients more local expertise in the Middle East region. The agency has signed a “preferred travel partner agreement” with Dubai-based dnata Travel Management. It will provide full end-to-end travel and meetings management services to Amex GBT’s customers, the company said.…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Business Travel

Building a Sustainable Airline Fuel Infrastructure

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at infrastructure for sustainable fuel, Booking.com's short-term rentals, and Norwegian Cruise Line's recovery.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Building a Sustainable Airline Fuel Infrastructure

Airlines

Airlines Tweak Schedules Toward Leisure Routes as One-Day Business Trips Falter

Was the one-day business trip ever the smartest decision on so many levels?

Jamie Freed and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airlines Tweak Schedules Toward Leisure Routes as One-Day Business Trips Falter

Travel Agents

American Express Travel Is Right on Point for Certain Millennial Travelers

The American Express Travel website and mobile experience won't win user experience awards. But it may have something better for cardmembers — private fares, other negotiated deals, perks and points redemption.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

American Express Travel Is Right on Point for Certain Millennial Travelers

News Blog

Expedia Group Names Julie Whalen as Chief Financial Officer, First Woman There in This Leading Role

Expedia Group appointed board member Julie Whalen as the company's new chief financial officer, replacing Eric Hart, effective September 26. Whalen, the first female leader at this level at the company, will lead Expedia Group's global finance organization, and will have a high-profile position, helping to explain the company's performance during earnings call and conferences.…

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Business Travel

Flight Centre Makes a Dig at Bigger Rivals as it Takes Their Clients

With so much consolidation taking place, the group reckons its FCM Travel arm is now the only global alternative to the legacy travel management companies. They may disagree.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Flight Centre Makes a Dig at Bigger Rivals as it Takes Their Clients