American Express News
American Express Global Business Travel to acquire Der Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel is to acquire DER Business Travel, the corporate travel arm of the DER Touristik Group. The acquisition is conditioned on receipt of antitrust approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
Amex GBT predicts increase in European business travel spend
European business travel spend will increase by 4.3 per cent in 2019, according to the European Business Travel Barometer study published by American Express Global Business Travel.
Tejado appointed head of American Express Meetings & Events
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Gerardo Tejado as general manager of American Express Meetings & Events. In his new role, Tejado will report to Global Business Travel’s executive vice president of global supplier relations, Michael Qualantone.
Bowler appointed director, global hotel strategy, with American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Margaret Bowler as director, global hotel strategy. In this newly created London-based role, Bowler will report to Wes Bergstrom, vice president, hotel strategy.
McSpadden joins American Express Global Business Travel for new digital role
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Mark McSpadden as vice president of global product strategy and digital experience.
Huska appointed chief people officer at American Express Global Business Travel
Huska reports to American Express Global Business Travel chief executive Doug Anderson and has joined his executive leadership team.
American Express to open Centurion Lounge at Heathrow
American Express has announced plans to open a new location within its signature airport lounge network, the Centurion Lounge, at Heathrow. This will be American Express’ first Centurion Lounge in Europe, and second outside of the US.
Amadeus signs new partners for NDC-X program
Amadeus has announced that American Express Global Business Travel and Carlson Wagonlit Travel will join the NDC-X program to help pilot Amadeus’ new NDC-enabled solution.
American Express Meetings & Events seeks to mitigate China risk
American Express Meetings & Events has launched an enhanced solution designed to help protect meetings organisers against risks relating to operating meetings and events in China.
American Express Global Business Travel to complete Hogg Robinson acquisition
American Express Global Business Travel expects to complete its acquisition of Hogg Robinson Group this week. Hogg Robinson is a global business-to-business services company specialising in travel management.
Radcliffe to join American Express Global Business Travel board following HRG acquisition
American Express Global Business Travel has announced that David Radcliffe, chief executive of Hogg Robinson Group, will join its board upon the completion of its acquisition of HRG.
Amex Global Business Travel launches ground transport platform
American Express Global Business Travel has unveiled a multi-channel ground transportation platform that gives travel managers and travellers expanded flexibility, choice and control.