BTN Europe Navan debuts on Nasdaq with 20 per cent stock dip post-IPO The TMC's shares opened at $25 on Nasdaq but dropped to $20 by the end of Thursday... Lufthansa reports corporate travel uptick amid positive Q3 result European aviation giant said tech, consulting and finance sectors driving corporate demand... Virgin ‘on track’ to launch cross-channel rail service in 2030 Branson’s group one step closer to introducing competition on the Channel Tunnel following regulator... GMH acquires London-based Signature Hotels Deal includes four London properties and two hotels under development in India... Freenow by Lyft increases cashback credits for business travellers Cashback credits can be used for private trips... BCD survey: Buyers eye AI for future sourcing but current use lags Survey shows 61 per cent of buyers believe AI will shape future sourcing, but only 15 per cent use i... Lufthansa to add new routes and flight frequencies next summer New hub connections for several airlines, while feeder routes within Germany to be reduced as part o... Meetings buyers will need to be ‘more agile’ in 2026 – BCD report Economic uncertainty and budget constraints will “shape” the sector next year ... Groupe ADP proposes 2026 fees increase at Paris airports Charles de Gaulle Airport operator has submitted proposed increases to French regulator... Star Alliance appoints Ralph as UK managing director Industry veteran will look after alliance’s interests at London Heathrow Airport ... BTA adds Your Travel Corporate as new TMC member UK association has been adding more smaller members this year ... UK regional carrier Eastern Airways suspends operations UK regional carrier’s passengers are being urged not to travel to the airport ... Abingdon Software Group acquires Romanian travel tech specialist DCS Plus provides software to TMCs including a corporate self-booking tool... SAF usage in Europe 'on track' to meet 2030 blending target – EU report Airlines are required to increase their use of alternative aviation fuels in the coming years... The Travel Manager Salary & Job Satisfaction survey 2025 Complete the third annual survey now – results to be published this December... Pakistan International Airlines restarts UK flights after five-year gap Carrier is now operating a service between Manchester Airport and Islamabad ... Curio Collection property set to open in central London The Derby London City will join Hilton brand when it debuts in early 2026 ... UK airport expansion could ‘jeopardise’ 2050 net zero target Parliamentary committee wants new safeguards introduced by government... Women underrepresented in senior buyer roles – GBTA survey Global research shows “hidden gap” in career outlook between the genders... Air France-KLM buys minority stake in Canada’s WestJet European aviation giant takes small shareholding in Canadian carrier ... CTM reports 'strong' quarter amid ongoing FY25 accounting review Travel management company expects to release FY25 results in November following accounting errors... Accor considers Ennismore IPO after steady Q3 Accor's third-quarter systemwide RevPAR increased 0.8 per cent year over year to €78... Ascott expands European footprint with seven new signings New properties to open in Vienna and Seville... Business travel bolsters IHG's Q3 performance amid market fluctuations Hotel group also plans to launch a new premium collection brand in coming months... Enterprise Mobility reports FY25 revenue uptick Customer transactions in Europe increased by more than 7 per cent year on year following network exp... SAP Concur expands AI agents for travel and expense Agents can create policy-compliant itineraries and identify false receipts... TAP Air Portugal rolls out new 'ForBiz' corporate programme Revamped programme offers credits, discounts and reporting for SMEs and large enterprise companies... Avis Budget Group rolls-out Avis First premium service in Europe ‘Concierge-style’ service initially available at three airport locations... Eurostar places €2bn order for up to 50 double-decker trains Up to 50 new trains, built by Alstom Group, will enter commercial service from 2031... Air France to introduce two new long-haul routes this winter French flag carrier will also increase flight frequencies on a number of long-haul routes... Winners of the Business Travel Awards Europe 2025 unveiled Triumphant companies, teams and individuals named across 21 award categories... Amsterdam Schiphol increases traffic despite fewer flights Number of services allowed at Netherlands hub is being cut to reduce noise ... Survey reveals generational ‘gaps’ among business travellers Situ report highlights different preferences when looking for accommodation ... LOT Polish Airlines to introduce second route to Kazakhstan Polish carrier will launch flights from Warsaw to Almaty in 2026... Waymo set to bring autonomous rides to London in 2026 Self-driving pioneer is applying for permissions to operate in the UK capital ... IATA launches new sustainability certification scheme for airlines Programme will "validate" how carriers are managing their sustainability initiatives ... Royal Jordanian Airlines to add two German routes in 2026 Carrier will launch routes from Munich and Hamburg to its Amman hub... Amadeus Cytric creates Prime Partners Programme for TMCs Initiative will give qualifying partners a “stronger voice” in development of online booking platfor... Air France opens new lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport European carrier unveils new business class facility at major US hub ... Iberia to expand short-haul network and add Mexico route in 2026 Spanish carrier will add two new European destinations from its Madrid base ... Behind the TMC buying boom: scale, tech and investor confidence Why the TMC sector is experiencing an autumn M&A frenzy... Budget hotel brand Premier Inn sees dip in corporate demand Company is continuing to expand in key markets of the UK and Germany ... Registration opens for Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026 Second edition of the annual regional show will take place in Singapore in April... Amex GBT launches 'freemium' travel consulting for SMEs Consulting platform aims to 'optimise' programmes with free resources and a paid 'pro' level for det... AI event planning tool Nowadays wins BTS America Innovation Faceoff Platform automates venue sourcing and communication throughout RFP process... SNCF names interim CEO as Farandou turns to politics Rail veteran Jean-Pierre Farandou accepts ministerial role in newly formed Lecornu government... British Airways debuts new lounge concept in Miami and Dubai New premium spaces will serve as the “vision” for future lounge developments... FCM Meetings & Events appoints global leaders amid expansion New appointments announced for Western Europe, the Nordics, South Africa and Dubai... Amex GBT and Concur leaders pledge joint development speed at BTS America Charlie Sultan and David Reimer answer buyers' questions at inaugural BTS America... Ryanair cuts German winter routes amid air tax dispute Budget carrier has cancelled 24 routes following the government's decision to maintain current fees... European airlines call for reforms to meet fuel blending targets Airline bosses warn of rising costs and reduced connectivity without 'urgent' action... Mysa introduces programme for business travel freelancers New 'Optimiser' programme provides digital tools, marketing resources and mentorship... Lyft goes premium with acquisition of TBR Global Chauffeuring Glasgow-based TBR will continue to operate under existing brand and leadership... Diversity Travel rebrands to DGI amid global expansion UK-based TMC unveils rebrand following recent client wins in the US and Europe... Wizz Air expands in Montenegro with 14 new summer routes Budget carrier to add services to cities including Paris, Barcelona, Hamburg, Malmo and Rome... BT4Europe wins European Commission support for A1 exemption Business travel group wants to secure a 14-day exemption from filling out form ... Concerts and defence show push up London hotel rates UK capital sees prices surge in September on the back of high-profile events ... Europe saw 50% rise in flight cancellations in September – Cirium Monthly performance data shows more than 7,000 services were cancelled last month ... Travel Places appoints former rugby player as executive consultant Specialist TMC teams up with Rob Henderson to push forward growth plan ... Navan set for $6.45 billion valuation ahead of IPO TMC’s co-founders will still control majority of voting rights after going public ... Qantas customer data released online following July cyber incident Close to six million customer records were exposed following data breach at one of the carrier's con... European airport traffic achieves new summer high ACI Europe report shows passenger numbers rose by nearly 5% in August ... Lufthansa announces next Allegris destinations from Frankfurt Carrier has just launched its first Frankfurt flights featuring the upgraded cabins... Virgin Atlantic announces Koster as next CEO from 2026 Internal appointment made to replace Shai Weiss from start of 2026 ... Belgium flights set for major disruption due to national strike Brussels and Charleroi airports have cancelled all departures on Tuesday ... Voyzant names airline veteran to lead EMEA expansion Canadian travel firm recruits Ramachandran to lead operation from new London office ... London Heathrow shrugs off cyber incident to set September traffic record UK hub airport catered for 7.4 million passengers last month despite IT disruption ... BA and Air India to increase flights on London-Delhi route Both carriers are adding an extra daily flight between capital cities ... EU’s Entry-Exit System starts long-awaited implementation New biometric system is being introduced in a phased approach over the next six months ... Corporate demand driving growth for serviced apartments in the UK The UK's serviced apartment sector to reach £6.52 billion by 2033, according to report... United to add four new European destinations next summer US carrier to introduce flights to Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain... TravelPerk expands Amadeus deal for NDC content Barcelona-based TMC now has NDC connections with 25 airlines via Amadeus partnership... Travel Planet moves swiftly to appoint new president amid fraud accusations Co-founder and chair Betty Seroussi steps down in order to "defend her personal interests"... Network Next Generation names steering group and advisory board Fledgling organisation hosts official launch event in London ... EES: Can a phased rollout keep business travel on track? The EU’s digital border control system goes live this week – here’s what travel managers need to kno... Carey promotes Chesworth to VP of international sales Remit includes expanding international presence and developing new regions including Middle East, As... SNCF extends Train + Air intermodal service Combined rail and air bookings now available on Ouigo services to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport... Cerebri AI acquires Serko's InterpIX expense tool Acquisition adds expense management capabilities to Cerebri's offerings, while Serko looks to simpli... Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines expand JV partnership Brussels Airlines to join the longstanding partnership... Travel Planet leaders accused of fraud and money laundering French TMC currently under investigation following allegations of tax fraud and improper use of corp... BCD Travel sets out to double its UK footprint by 2030 The TMC has identified two markets as ‘extraordinarily important’ opportunities in its five-year pla... IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first property in Iceland Hotel firm will open Candlewood Suites aparthotel in capital Reykjavik ... IndiGo to launch first London route from Heathrow to Mumbai Indian budget carrier is quickly expanding its destinations in Europe ... Amex GBT meetings forecast shows rising optimism and costs Global survey also reveals increasing role of AI in assisting event planners... Amadeus Cytric partners with Squake to enhance emissions data Deal will allow online booking tool to include a wider range of sustainability tools... NUMA Group launches ‘multi-brand’ strategy for European expansion German hospitality company is rebranding Native Places as Native by Numa ... Hilton Worldwide unveils new collection brand called Outset Hotel giant’s 25th brand will initially target independent properties in the US... UK-based SMEs plan to increase travel spending – Travel Counsellors survey Smaller organisations are planning more international trips in the coming year ... Emirates to increase London Heathrow flights this winter Carrier is adding another six weekly flights on high-volume route ... Lufthansa Group makes NDC fares available through APG Distribution platform now offers access to “full content” from airline group’s carriers ... Buyers face ‘decisions’ following Amex GBT-Concur alliance Industry commentators weigh in on deal between TMC and technology firm... Qatar Airways expands transatlantic codeshares with IAG carriers Doha-based carrier is adding its code on 18 routes operated by Aer Lingus and Level ... Amex GBT and Concur launch unified platform through new alliance Called 'Complete', the platform is the fruit of a new strategic partnership between the travel manag... Business travel spend in Italy to see 8% increase in 2025 Italy's projected spending growth outpaces that of Germany, France and Spain, according to GBTA... CTM names Jenkin as EMEA director of client success Chris Jenkin joins the TMC from Reed & Mackay... Blacklane promotes van Olst to EMEA and APAC CEO Chauffeur-drive specialist also names CEO for the Americas... Thrust Carbon introduces 'nudge' notifications New feature delivers customisable messages to travellers to encourage more sustainable travel choice... Cvent partners with BeCause to display hotel sustainability data More than 12,000 hotels and venues have already shared sustainability information, according to the ... The merging of travel and mobility management The role of the travel manager is diversifying – and both interpretations of ‘mobility’ are increasi... British Airways to commence London-St. Louis flights next summer New direct service will operate four times weekly...
