BTN Europe Travel budgets rise as corporates tighten policies – SAP Concur survey Upward trend in spending continues but overall picture is now more “complex” ... Dalata Hotel Group to add second German hotel in Berlin Irish company will take over a refurbished property in the German capital ... British Airways boosts SAF supply with EcoCeres deal UK carrier is targeting 10% use of alternative aviation fuel by 2030... Gattinoni announces senior appointments amid managerial shakeup Senior appointments to support growth and cross-divisional governance... Oman Air officially joins Oneworld as 15th member airline Muscat-based carrier will boost alliance’s presence in the Middle East... Ruby Group announces plans for first Greece property Recently acquired hotel brand is continuing its European expansion... PredictX's Cogent wins Innovation Faceoff 2025 at Business Travel Show Europe Data analytics provider's AI agents emerged as judges' top choice, while SkyLink received a high com... Navan to open up access to AI tech behind Ava assistant Navan Cognition will enable companies to build specialised ‘AI workforces’... EU Green Claims Directive under threat amid 'simplification' push Negotiations on greenwashing law stalled due to concerns for 'micro enterprises'... SAS to commence new Copenhagen-Mumbai service Scandinavian carrier to operate non-stop flights from July 2026... Eurostar services disrupted by cable theft in France Trains to and from London have suffered cancellations and delays... HQ launches new ground transport management assistant Ride & Expense Navigator is designed to automate complex and time-consuming tasks ... Navan adds split-ticketing on UK rail services Initiative is designed to help clients save money on domestic train fares ... FCM Travel relaunches Sam as virtual travel assistant TMC’s upgraded proprietary tool will “anticipate” needs and provide instant answers... Tripstax highlights growth of non-GDS bookings through TMCs TMC tech supplier has seen a surge in the number of “passive segments” ... Unmanaged taxi trips creating ‘critical gap’ for corporates CMAC Group report highlights duty-of-care concerns around taxi travel ... SAP Concur and Trainline add cross-border rail booking Companies aim to make it easier to book more complex train itineraries across Europe ... Hubli launches ‘EasyPay’ with Conferma Initiative aims to address inefficiencies in how corporate travel and events teams handle payments t... Productivity is top reason for train travel – Amex GBT survey Employees say they can get more work done when travelling by rail... Travelodge expands TMC reach with Katanox integration UK-based hotel chain is increasing its ability to sell to the corporate market ... Lufthansa and ITA Airways harmonise loyalty benefits Move will give greater access to lounges located in Italian airports... Middle East flights face continuing disruption despite ceasefire Flights to and from Qatar have been impacted following attack on US military base ... Navan moves step closer to long-awaited IPO TMC has filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US ... Radisson announces first RED hotel in central London Hotel group’s lifestyle brand will open property close to financial district... Amsterdam Schiphol Airport sees traffic continue to rise Number of flights is set to be reduced at Netherlands hub this year... Emirates to expand services between Dubai and Barcelona Carrier will add a third daily service on the route from October 2025... Air Transat launches flights between Berlin and Toronto New seasonal route to German capital will operate twice per week... Europe’s Leading TMCs revealed for 2025 American Express GBT is once again the continent’s largest business travel agency ... PwC sees fall in hospitality M&A activity in 2025 Tariff and trade uncertainty are “complicating” cross-border deals ... Lufthansa Group and Airbus create customised SAF fare Sustainable fare is now being used on domestic flights within Germany... Iberia to invest €6 billion as part of five-year growth strategy Spanish carrier to "significantly" expand long-haul fleet and introduce new transatlantic routes... EU aviation groups call for end to ‘knee jerk’ noise restrictions European aviation groups call for 'balanced approach' to airport noise management... Thrust Carbon launches NetZero Forecaster New tool provides future scenario modelling and cost analysis related to emissions reduction goals... Lufthansa Airlines extends luggage collection service to Cologne and Bonn Premium service first introduced in February now available in more locations... Industry veterans launch comms and events agency London-based agency founded by former executives of Amex GBT, BCD, HRG and EY... Ground transport platform Mobility iQ expands across Europe UK-based app now live in eight additional European countries... Visas2 launches following acquisition of London-based Visa Group New mobility services provider assists corporates and TMCs with immigration compliance... TravelPerk introduces medical and baggage insurance for European clients Close to half of Europe-based business travellers lack adequate travel insurance, according to TMC's... Squake introduces emissions verification initiative Company’s new Carbon Verification Protocol is designed to deliver auditing transparency... EasyJet crews in Spain plan three-day strike next week Low-cost carrier plans to maintain normal operations during the labour action... PredictX launches AI agent to support T&E management AI agent can identifying cost-saving opportunities and provide conversational analysis... Price remains top priority for corporate hotel programmes GBTA survey of travel buyers illustrates latest accommodation sourcing trends ... Riyadh Air and Blacklane partner to offer chauffeur services Saudi airline’s premium passengers will benefit from complimentary rides... EasyJet adds 22 routes from UK airports for winter season Budget carrier is offering a range of destinations across Europe... Marriott International adds three independent hotels in Edinburgh Properties in the Scottish capital will join US hotel giant’s collection brands... ANA launches The Room FX business class seat Upgraded seat will be installed on airline’s fleet of Boeing 787 long-haul aircraft... KLM to trial new ‘100% SAF surcharge’ on two routes Higher “temporary” charges will apply on short-haul routes to London and Hamburg ... China Eastern to launch three European routes this summer Carrier is adding routes from Shanghai to Geneva, Milan and Copenhagen... Concur Travel enhances access to Premier Inn content GDS integration and bill-back support will make corporate bookings “easier” ... One Global forges partnership with Gordian Travel International US firm will become TMC network’s “lead” partner in the humanitarian sector ... American Express GBT recruits Power to boost SME management team Former Google executive will focus on client retention and growth strategies ... Middle East flights cancelled as Israel-Iran conflict continues Airlines have suspended and rerouted services due to ongoing missile attacks ... Stamps of authority Why travel buyers must step up their passport and visa management protocols... Cathay Pacific launches Hong Kong-Munich route New flights to German city are part of airline’s European expansion... Business Travel Show Europe wins AEO Excellence Award London-based show has been recognised for its growth, innovation and value ... ITM Inclusive Travel Taskforce to publish DEI framework Guide offers "practical roadmap" to create travel programmes for a diverse workforce... Icelandic airline PLAY to cease US flights amid shareholder takeover Budget carrier plans to scale back operations amid a takeover bid by its largest shareholders... SAS and WestJet to launch codeshare deal this summer Initial interline agreement will allow travellers to book combined itineraries from 26 June... Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes after take-off Boeing aircraft crashes shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad ... IHG expands Hotel Indigo brand in London New 143-room property in Clerkenwell opened its doors this month... Munich airport expansion on track for 2026 completion New terminal pier set to increase capacity by six million passengers per year... London Gatwick names new CEO following Wingate promotion Current chief executive Stewart Wingate to oversee strategic development of three UK airports... Lufthansa Group extends codeshare to ITA long-haul flights European aviation giant completed its purchase of a 41 per cent stake in ITA in January... Accor opens new TRIBE hotel at Budapest Airport New hotel features 167 rooms, a rooftop bar and conference facilities... Finnair to resume seasonal flights to Toronto Seasonal service returns after an 11-year hiatus... Diversity Travel adds sustainability features to booking tool New functionality is designed to help clients to reduce travel emissions ... IHG to open first InterContinental hotel in Manchester Company is to take over existing property in one of UK city’s landmark buildings ... EasyJet reveals new routes from Newcastle Airport Carrier is introducing 11 destinations for summer 2026 at its latest UK base ... Carey International appoints Mirza as new CEO Experienced hotel executive is taking over at ground transport provider... Eurostar to launch high-speed trains from UK to Germany and Switzerland Rail operator plans to run services from London to both Frankfurt and Geneva... PredictX and Squake create new sustainability module Initiative designed to offer corporates a reliable and “granular” source for emissions data ... London Stansted applies to increase passenger limit UK’s fourth largest airport wants to be allowed to cater for 51m travellers per year ... Ground transport platform Mobility IQ launches 'traveller arranger' mode Ground transport portal connects bookers and travellers in “real time” ... Blacklane expands in Middle East with Lucid deal Chauffeur specialist is working with EV maker to fuel growth in Saudi Arabia... Vietnam Airlines to add Copenhagen route this winter Asian carrier will launch its first service to Denmark in December ... Navan announces Herold as new CEO for Reed & Mackay Long-time R&M boss Stratford is to retire from the TMC later this year... Amsterdam Schiphol wins approval to increase airport charges Dutch regulator gives green light to 37% rise despite opposition from airlines... Most buyers rely on TMCs for travel data: BCD survey Poll of travel buyers reveals a reliance on TMC booking tools and dashboards ... American Airlines launches Flagship Suite on London route New business class cabin has been installed on the carrier’s latest Boeing 787 aircraft ... BT4Europe urges EU to reform ‘outdated’ A1 system Business travel network wants to reduce red tape for short-term trips... Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal expand codeshare deal Codeshare will extend to destinations in Brazil, Morocco, Qatar, Mauritius and Turkey... Alaska Airlines to launch Seattle-Rome service New route to enhance connectivity between Europe and the US West Coast... Direct ATPI to roll out Avenir ‘Travel Edition’ in UK and Europe Regional rollout this year comes ahead of global expansion planned for 2026... Trump administration restricts travel to US from 19 countries Latest proclamation bans nationals from 12 countries to enter the US, a further seven countries face... Uber for Business appoints Laughlan as head of enterprise for the UK Andrew Laughlan joins the company from Aon Growth Ventures... Icelandair extends partnerships with Southwest and Turkish Airlines Nordic carrier to expand transatlantic network through new connections... Majority of employees struggle with travel expenses, says study Study shows 25 per cent of travellers admit to losing receipts while on trips... Virgin Australia launches $443m IPO Australia's second-largest carrier to re-enter the stock market after five-year hiatus... IHG to open dual-branded property in London New complex will include Hotel Indigo & Suites and voco brands... Eurowings to introduce 'Premium Biz' seats on medium-haul routes New seat concept to debut on the carrier's Berlin-Dubai route this winter... Air France-KLM and Riyadh Air form strategic partnership Nascent Saudi carrier is expected to commence flight operations by the end of the year... Ireland’s Dalata Hotel Group rejects Scandinavian buyout bid Operator of Clayton and Maldron hotel brands says surprise €1.3 billion bid "materially undervalues"... AirBaltic names three new routes for winter schedule The airline has also launched flights from both Tallinn and Vilnius to Tirana this week... Major UK airspace overhaul expected to reduce flight delays and pollution UK government anncounces biggest overhaul of UK airspace since its inception in the 1950s... IATA: Alternative fuel production to double, but mandates raise costs IATA's CO2 Connect emissions calculator will also be integrated with the Amadeus travel platform... Air India and Icelandair sign codeshare partnership Airlines to codeshare on 15 routes across Europe and India... Hyatt launches new 'Unscripted' collection brand Upscale collection to integrate independent properties into Hyatt's distribution and loyalty program... IATA: Projected 2025 airline profitability positive, but reduced Key risks to aviation industry include geopolitical tensions, trade issues and oil prices... Amadeus invests in AI specialist Acai Travel New York-based Acai says it has cut TMC and OTA clients' average handling times in half... Flixtrain orders 65 new trains, eyes European expansion €2.4 billion deal comes as the German rail operator looks to 'rapidly' expand across the region...
