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Airports up ante with hotels, plus trimmings
Airports around the country are making an investment in on-site hotels, upping their game with a wealth of amenities and a greater focus on luxury. The hope is that the creation of 'airport cities'...
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Record High Hotel Occupancy, Rigorous Revenue Management Collide With 2016...
Hotel industry trends like increasing occupancy and aggressive revenue management are causing unique issues for corporate travel buyers, and should be taken into account when negotiating in the...
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U.S. Airlines Carried Record Number of Passengers During First Half of 2015
January - June 2015 was record-breaking for U.S. airlines, as they had their busiest six months ever with record numbers of domestic and international travelers.Â
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Flyers unhappy with in-air WiFi may see relief in 2016 upgrades
Three major in-flight WiFi providers for U.S. airlines are in the process of updating their systems to provide substantially higher bandwidth for passengers.
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BTN's 2015 Ground Transportation Survey: National, Enterprise Top Buyers' Car...
The results of BTN's 2015 Ground Transportation Survey convey corporate travel buyers' sentiments on car rental suppliers over the past year as well as overall trends in the segment.
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Chauffeured Car Suppliers Lead On Safety, Lag On Pricing
BTN's 2015 Ground Transportation Survey reveals how corporate travel buyers' sentiments on chauffeured car suppliers have evolved over the past year, as well as trends in the overall segment and how it...
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Airline ancillary revenue rose 8.5% in 2014, study shows
 Airline consulting firm IdeaWorks has released its latest annual statistics on airline ancillary revenue, which shows that ancillary sales grew to $17.49 per passenger in 2014, up 8.5% from 2013.
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No Time Like Now: Seller's Market Drives SMM Procurement, Technology Lags
Although most companies are still grappling with how to implement a strategic meetings management program, more organizations are gradually working on incorporating aspects of SMM. Trends revealed by a...
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Business Travelers Want Their Companies To Recommend Travel Apps
A recent report from the Global Business Travel Association suggests that business travelers want their companies to recommend travel apps and travel managers may be missing out on this opportunity,...
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Hotel Development Heats Up For Commercial Real Estate Firms
The hospitality market is thriving, with trends like demand outpacing supply in many markets and changing traveler demands led by the new generation of business travelers.
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NYU: 2016 Corporate Hotel Rate Increases Could Be Largest In Three Decades
The latest annual report from NYU predicts that average corporate negotiated hotel rates will increase between 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent in 2016, which would be the highest rise in corporate rates in...
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Lower the Costs of Travel Management By Optimizing Your Budget Planning
When reviewing a travel program heading into a new year, travel buyers can optimize their budget planning process by considering all aspects of their policy and program, including projected trends for...
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48% of US travelers use extended stay overseas
A new study reveals opportunities and challenges for corporate travel managers regarding extended stay accommodation, particularly overseas. Nearly half of US business travelers say they have used an...
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How Millennials Are Changing Hotel Loyalty Programs
Millennials, more than any other group, want their customer reward programs to be fun, as revealed by a recent survey. This and other findings shed light on trends in the modern world of loyalty...
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Lufthansa Is Latest Airline to Leave Russia as International and Domestic...
Due to an economic slowdown and decreasing demand, carriers are increasingly diminishing their service to Russia.
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Business Travel Outlook Downgraded as International Trips Decline
According to the latest projections from the GBTA, growth in business travel spending has slowed throughout 2015 due to a decline in international trips, due to factors like global economic concerns.
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Bleisure travelers: A new tribe injects fun into business trips
Business travelers are increasingly blurring the lines or work and leisure trips, adding vacation time on to business trips to experience new destinations, recharge, and spend time away with loved ones.
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Airline Ancillary Revenue Expected to Reach Nearly $60 Billion in 2015
The latest report on 2015 airline ancillary revenue shows that gains have gone up 18.8% since 2014, projected to reach $59.2 billion by the end of the year. U.S. airlines are top performers in this...
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Smartwatch Travel Apps Abound, But Adoption Is Work In Progress
Wearables, and smartwatches in particular, are opening up a new realm for business travelers and the corporate travel community. Adoption within business travel is growing, yet not at the pace of...
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Travelers want work-life blend for meetings
Destination Hotels has released the findings of its annual "State of the Meetings Industry" survey, showing trends like the growing importance of allowing meeting attendees to add leisure pursuits into...
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