https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/american express/ American Express News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:48:13+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-american-express-middle-east-sign-mou/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-american-express-middle-east-sign-mou/ Emirates and American Express Middle East (AEME) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that intends to expand their collaboration to explore new offerings for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in select countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Together, Emirates and American Express Middle East will explore ways to reach and engage with Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) through differentiated offers and value driven initiatives.  This may include payments solutions tailored to SMEs, the extension of potential incentives provided by Emirates to American Express Middle East Card Members participating in the Emirates Business Rewards program, among other benefits. Fri, 02 May 2025 06:58:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-partners-with-american-express-presents-bst-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-partners-with-american-express-presents-bst-festival/ British Airways announced as Official Partner for the iconic festival, bringing unique activations and experiences for festival-goers. American Express presents BST Festival returns to London for three weekends of live music from 23rd June – 9th July. Sun, 21 May 2023 10:50:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2022-nora-lovell-vp-global-sustainability-american-express-global/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2022-nora-lovell-vp-global-sustainability-american-express-global/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:06:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-companion-vouchers-opened-up-to-solo-travelers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-companion-vouchers-opened-up-to-solo-travelers/ Travellers embarking on solo adventures around the world can now enjoy new benefits from their Companion Voucher, British Airways and American Express have announced. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-becomes-publicly-traded-company/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-becomes-publicly-traded-company/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced that it will begin trading as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol “GBTG” on May 31, 2022. Mon, 30 May 2022 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klein-takes-up-american-express-global-business-travel-in-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klein-takes-up-american-express-global-business-travel-in-germany/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Yael Klein as vice president and general manager for Germany. In her new role, Klein will lead the business travel recovery in the country. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:26:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tonge-takes-up-uk-leadership-role-with-american-express-global-business-tra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tonge-takes-up-uk-leadership-role-with-american-express-global-business-tra/ In her new role, Rachel Tonge will lead the return of business travel in the UK by overseeing business operations and strengthening customer relationships. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:59:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-acquires-egencia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-acquires-egencia/ American Express Global Business Travel has successfully completed the acquisition of Egencia, a digital travel management platform, from travel giant Expedia. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:18:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-airlines-sign-to-accelerate-ndc-adoption/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iag-airlines-sign-to-accelerate-ndc-adoption/ American Express Global Business Travel has renewed its distribution agreement with British Airways and Iberia. This will allow customers confidently shop within Supply MarketPlace.      Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:23:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-agrees-to-acquire-egencia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-agrees-to-acquire-egencia/ As part of the transaction, Expedia Group would become a shareholder in, and enter a long-term strategic commercial agreement with, American Express Global Business Travel. Tue, 04 May 2021 12:33:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lovell-marchant-takes-up-new-sustainability-role-with-american-express-glob/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lovell-marchant-takes-up-new-sustainability-role-with-american-express-glob/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Nora Lovell Marchant to the role of vice president of global sustainability. She will begin immediately. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:14:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/geall-takes-up-new-american-express-global-business-travel-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/geall-takes-up-new-american-express-global-business-travel-role/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Jason Geall as senior vice president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. He will take up the post immediately. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:10:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ovation-travel-group-acquired-by-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ovation-travel-group-acquired-by-american-express-global-business-travel/ Ovation Travel Group clients and travellers will continue to receive the outstanding, high-touch service for which the business and its people have become so renowned over the last 36 years. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:11:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-signs-concur-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-signs-concur-deal/ This agreement brings the full value of American Express Global Business Travel accommodations program to clients using the Concur Travel booking tool. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 02:31:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-seeks-to-boost-rail-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-seeks-to-boost-rail-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel has published a report that examines what is needed to make rail a better option for business travellers. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:42:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/job-cuts-at-american-express-global-business-travel-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/job-cuts-at-american-express-global-business-travel-in-uk/ American Express Global Business Travel has confirmed it will make cuts to its workforce in the UK as the hospitality industry continues to battle the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:31:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-launches-travel-vitals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-launches-travel-vitals/ American Express Global Business Travel has launched Travel Vitals, a travel briefing platform that gives travel managers a single source for all the information they need before, during and after a business trip. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 08:50:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-american-express-global-business-travel-tool-filters-flights-by-carbon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-american-express-global-business-travel-tool-filters-flights-by-carbon/ American Express Global Business Travel has launched a new sustainability feature in its corporate travel and expense software, Neo. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:42:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-meetings-events-partners-with-mimeetings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-meetings-events-partners-with-mimeetings/ American Express Meetings & Events has unveiled a new ground transportation platform using exclusive technology from solutions provider miMeetings. American Express Meetings & Events is a division of American Express Global Business Travel. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:01:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crawley-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-with-american-express-global-bus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crawley-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-with-american-express-global-bus/ Andrew Crawley is currently chairman and chief executive of the Avios Group, the loyalty company owned by International Airlines Group, and a member of the IAG management committee. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:05:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/levin-handed-leadership-role-with-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/levin-handed-leadership-role-with-american-express-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed David Levin to the role of chief information security officer. Levin reports to chief information technology officer, David Thompson, and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:05:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abbott-appointed-chief-executive-of-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abbott-appointed-chief-executive-of-american-express-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced that Paul Abbott will assume the role of chief executive officer, effective October 1st. Abbott replaces Doug Anderson, who is stepping down. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 09:06:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-partners-with-kanoo-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-partners-with-kanoo-in-middle-east/ American Express Global Business Travel has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Kanoo Travel. The latter is one of the largest travel management networks in the Middle East. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 06:50:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-stakes-claim-to-ndc-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-stakes-claim-to-ndc-leadership/ American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel and Amadeus have announced what they are calling a “milestone” in travel retailing at the Global Business Travel Association Convention. Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:09:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/modest-hospitality-price-rises-predicted-for-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/modest-hospitality-price-rises-predicted-for-2020/ A global boom in hotel construction is increasing the supply of guest rooms just as international trade tensions put a dampener on demand: together, these factors will restrict the ability of hotels to raise room rates in many business destinations. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:24:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-acquire-der-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 26 Jun 2019 06:33:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-predicts-increase-in-european-business-travel-spend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-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. Wed, 15 May 2019 03:43:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tejado-appointed-head-to-american-express-meetings-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tejado-appointed-head-to-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. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:10:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bowler-appointed-director-global-hotel-strategy-with-american-express-globa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bowler-appointed-director-global-hotel-strategy-with-american-express-globa/ 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. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:54:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mcspadden-joins-american-express-global-business-travel-for-new-digital-rol/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mcspadden-joins-american-express-global-business-travel-for-new-digital-rol/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Mark McSpadden as vice president of global product strategy and digital experience. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:17:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/huska-appointed-chief-people-officer-at-american-express-global-business-tr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/huska-appointed-chief-people-officer-at-american-express-global-business-tr/ Huska reports to American Express Global Business Travel chief executive Doug Anderson and has joined his executive leadership team. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:17:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-to-open-centurion-lounge-at-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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.  Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:20:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-new-partners-for-ndc-x-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:29:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-meetings-events-seeks-to-mitigate-china-risk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:45:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-complete-hogg-robinson-acquisiti/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-complete-hogg-robinson-acquisiti/ 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. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 06:41:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radcliffe-to-join-american-express-global-business-travel-board-following-h/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radcliffe-to-join-american-express-global-business-travel-board-following-h/ 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. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:23:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-global-business-travel-launches-ground-transport-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:33:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-to-waive-booking-surcharges-for-american-express-global-busi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-to-waive-booking-surcharges-for-american-express-global-busi/ American Express Global Business Travel has reached an agreement with Air France-KLM that enables customers to bypass a surcharge on air fares through participating global distribution systems, while maintaining access to content. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:47:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-acquire-hogg-robinson-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-acquire-hogg-robinson-group/ American Express Global Business Travel has today announced it will acquire Hogg Robinson Group, a global business-to-business services company specialising in travel management. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:19:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-takes-complete-control-of-spanish-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-takes-complete-control-of-spanish-s/ American Express Global Business Travel has purchased the 35 per cent equity share held by Barceló, a minority shareholder, in American Express Global Business Travel Spain. American Express Global Business Travel Spain is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Express Global Business Travel. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:28:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-offers-mixed-response-to-air-passenger-duty-freeze/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-hospitality-sector-offers-mixed-response-to-air-passenger-duty-freeze/ UK hospitality operators have offered a mixed response to the decision to freeze air passenger duty on short-haul and economy class flights. The move was revealed earlier by Phillip Hammond, chancellor of the exchequer, in the autumn budget. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:09:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thompson-appointed-chief-information-officer-with-american-express-global-b/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thompson-appointed-chief-information-officer-with-american-express-global-b/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed David Thompson as its new chief information and technology officer. He formally assumes the role later this year and will be based in Phoenix, Arizona. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:01:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-acquires-banks-sadler/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-acquires-banks-sadler/ American Express Global Business Travel has completed the previously announced acquisition of Banks Sadler. The international event management agency, headquartered in London, becomes part of American Express Meetings & Events, a division of American Express GBT. Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:27:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/acte-security-concerns-present-challenges-for-travel-managers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/acte-security-concerns-present-challenges-for-travel-managers/ With global travel facing an ever-growing number of security threats, corporate travel buyers are dealing with a growing number of traveller concerns, and struggling to adopt the tools necessary to address them. But according to new research from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives, underwritten by American Express Global Business Travel, travel managers increasingly recognise they have a central role to play in fulfilling their company’s duty of care obligations to travelling employees. Thu, 03 Aug 2017 08:08:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-acquire-banks-sadler/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-acquire-banks-sadler/ American Express Global Business Travel has signed an agreement to acquire Banks Sadler, an international event management agency headquartered in London. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:38:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-financial-officer-for-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-chief-financial-officer-for-american-express-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Martine Gerow as its new chief financial officer. She will be based in London and brings a wealth of industry experience to the organisation. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-death-of-the-road-warrior/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-death-of-the-road-warrior/ A new research-based report published today by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and American Express Global Business Travel reveals how the behaviour and priorities of today’s business travellers are evolving. It also explores how corporations can adapt managed travel programmes to fulfil the needs and expectations of contemporary business travellers. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:32:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-completes-kds-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-completes-kds-acquisition/ American Express Global Business Travel has completed the acquisition of KDS, a global provider of integrated travel technology headquartered in France. Announced in August, this acquisition is part of GBT’s broader investment strategy to develop a suite of integrated digital services for business travellers, bolstering its core technology platform with KDS’ integrated travel SaaS technology. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:18:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-appoints-chereque-president/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-appoints-chereque-president/ American Express Global Business Travel has named Philippe Chérèque as president, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Chérèque will continue to oversee the commercial and product technology organisations, which he has successfully led the past two years, and will also assume responsibility for supplier relations, marketing, and consulting. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:15:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-acquire-kds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-to-acquire-kds/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire KDS, a global provider of integrated travel technology. Headquartered in France, KDS has operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. The acquisition of KDS is part of a broader investment strategy by GBT to develop an industry-leading suite of traveller-centric online and digital services, sitting on top of the company’s core technology platform for business travellers. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 06:53:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anderson-to-take-charge-at-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anderson-to-take-charge-at-american-express-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel today announced Doug Anderson joins the company as chief executive, effective immediately. Anderson was replaced as president of Carlson Wagonlit Travel earlier this year by Travelport veteran Kurt Ekert. Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:27:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-launches-premier-insights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-launches-premier-insights/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced the launch of Premier Insights, a data visualisation tool, which provides companies and their travel managers with a complete view of their travel programme to drive greater efficiencies, improvements and savings. The tool integrates American Express Corporate Cards and travel booking data into a single platform, providing companies and their travel managers with access to a comprehensive, single-source view of their entire travel programme. Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:02:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-management-giants-sign-on-with-airbnb-for-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-management-giants-sign-on-with-airbnb-for-business/ Airbnb for Business has announced three new partnerships with leading travel management companies - American Express Global Business Travel, BCD, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. The deal is viewed by the company as a significant milestone for Airbnb’s business travel programme, which has seen growing momentum in the corporate travel space. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:26:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-american-express-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Pauline Houston as global director of hotel community, based in the United Kingdom. In this role, Houston is responsible for the management of the hotel community team and for leading American Express’ hotel value proposition, development and delivery. Mon, 15 Feb 2016 04:03:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-records-uptick-in-travel-spending/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-records-uptick-in-travel-spending/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced the results of its 2015 EVP Barometer. The results show that business travel spending increased by 1.42 per cent in 2015, more than twice the rise anticipated in the 2014 Barometer. In addition, “safety and security” has overtaken “cost control” to be the number one priority of company executives when considering business travel. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:33:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-senior-leadership-for-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-senior-leadership-for-american-express-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced the appointment of Johan Persson as director of account management, United Kingdom. In this role, Persson will be responsible for leading American Express’ UK account management teams and customer strategy, as well as serving as a key member of the UK management team. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 11:08:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-signs-carlsberg-as-global-client/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-signs-carlsberg-as-global-client/ American Express Global Business Travel today revealed it has been selected to provide travel management services to the Carlsberg Group, the fourth largest brewery in the world, with a presence in 150 markets and with 45,000 employees globally. GBT will provide the Carlsberg Group with a comprehensive travel management programme. Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:04:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-retains-bbc-account/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-retains-bbc-account/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced that it has been retained by the BBC as its corporate travel service provider after working with the broadcasting body for more than 11 years. “We are delighted that the strength of our offering has been recognised by the BBC and we look forward to our ongoing partnership,” said Elyes Mrad, managing director, EMEA, American Express Global Business Travel. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:40:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-appoints-marketing-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-appoints-marketing-leadership/ American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Cindy Allen to the role of chief marketing officer. In this role, Allen will oversee the company’s brand positioning, marketing, product marketing and corporate communications and industry relations functions on a global level. She will report to GBT’s chief strategy officer, Steve Curts. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:49:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-appoints-uk-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-appoints-uk-leadership/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced the appointment of Jason Geall as vice president and General Manager for the United Kingdom. In this role, Geall will be responsible for GBT’s growth and development across the UK. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 10:17:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-elyes-mrad-managing-director-emea-amex-globa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-elyes-mrad-managing-director-emea-amex-globa/ With business travellers able to book flights in moments on mobile devices, it seems the end could be in sight for travel management companies. No so, argues Elyes Mrad, managing director, EMEA, American Express Global Business Travel. Business is set to boom as an ever more interconnect global economy see travellers come to rely on the partners they trust to get them to their destinations safely. He Breaking Travel News takes a look at what the future might hold. Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:33:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-european-leadership-for-american-express-meeting-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-european-leadership-for-american-express-meeting-events/ American Express Meetings & Events has confirmed the appointment of Jose Antonio Ruiz as head of EMEA. Previously, Ruiz was the director of Meetings & Events for American Express Global Business Travel España, a joint venture between American Express Global Business Travel and Barceló. Fri, 15 May 2015 10:11:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-reveals-cloud-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-reveals-cloud-strategy/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced it is embarking on a cloud-based strategy in order to create the right system infrastructure that will allow GBT to drive higher performance and efficiencies as a standalone travel management company. As part of the strategy, GBT is upgrading its legacy business solutions with flexible, nimble, cloud-based solutions across key business divisions including IT, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources and Administration. Thu, 07 May 2015 07:14:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-strengthens-technological-leadershi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-global-business-travel-strengthens-technological-leadershi/ American Express Global Business Travel is continuing to grow its technology and innovation platform with additional leadership appointments. These including Evan Konwiser, who will take up the position of vice president, digital traveller and Christophe Tcheng to the role of vice president, core products and platform architecture. Fri, 20 Feb 2015 06:49:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-amex-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-appointment-for-amex-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced the appointment of Jennifer Charlton to the position of vice president of the company. She will also assume the title of head of supplier relations for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Charlton, who joins the company from Carlson Wagonlit Travel, will be based in London and lead GBT’s supplier strategies and initiatives in the EMEA region. Sun, 18 Jan 2015 08:48:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-to-invest-in-amex-global-business-travel-division/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-to-invest-in-amex-global-business-travel-division/ American Express has announced that it has signed an agreement to create a joint venture for its Global Business Travel division. Under the agreement, American Express will share ownership of the joint venture with an investor group led by Certares. Fri, 21 Mar 2014 05:06:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-and-tripadvisor-team-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-and-tripadvisor-team-up/ American Express and TripAdvisor® today launch a first-of-its kind integration that allows Card Members in the US, UK and Australia to connect their American Express® Cards with their TripAdvisor profiles to post Card Member reviews, access exclusive Card Member hotspot lists and get special merchant offers. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-to-merge-global-business-travel-division/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-to-merge-global-business-travel-division/ American Express has announced plans to create a joint venture designed to accelerate the transformation of its Global Business Travel division. American Express is in ongoing discussions with regard to a proposed joint venture in which it would share the ownership of the joint venture with an investor group led by Certares, a firm headed by senior management with significant experience in the travel industry. Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:23:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-to-accept-american-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-to-accept-american-express/ Ryanair has launched a new acceptance agreement with American Express, providing passengers, business travellers and corporate travel departments with even more ways to book the lowest fares on its website. More than 20 per cent of Ryanair passengers travel on business and Ryanair has improved its services to meet the needs of its business passengers. Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:24:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-to-offer-tripcase-through-america-express-global-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-to-offer-tripcase-through-america-express-global-business/ Sabre is set to provide a more personal travel experience for American Express Global Business Travel clients through TripCase, its mobile travel app. Through an agreement between the brands, travellers from American Express clients can receive real-time flight updates and live, automatic syncing of itinerary information from American Express to the TripCase app. Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:32:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-international-teams-up-with-amex-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-international-teams-up-with-amex-middle-east/ Marriott International and American Express Middle East have rolled out a summer promotion campaign that offers American Express Card members exclusive benefits at 88 Marriott properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia Marriott throughout the duration of the summer. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 08:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-cosies-up-to-american-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-cosies-up-to-american-express/ Avios and British Airways Executive Club Members who have not previously earned Avios with American Express Currency Exchange will receive a bonus 1,000 Avios when purchasing £300 or more of foreign currency from American Express. This offer is available until March 31st 2013. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:31:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-reveals-big-earners-from-uk-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-reveals-big-earners-from-uk-travel/ American Express has revealed its 2012 Foreign Currency Index, which measures the popularity of currencies based on volumes purchased. Within the top 25, ten currencies improved on their ranking with Mexico, Hungary, Norway, Poland and Jamaica all making gains. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:34:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-to-cut-jobs-as-travellers-move-to-mobile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-to-cut-jobs-as-travellers-move-to-mobile/ Credit card provider American Express has confirmed it will cut 5,400 jobs from its global workforce, with the brunt of losses being borne by the travel division. The cuts will be from a total workforce of approximately 63,500 and are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:27:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avios-links-with-american-express-for-currency-conversion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avios-links-with-american-express-for-currency-conversion/ UK travel rewards programme Avios and American Express have formed a new partnership enabling members to collect points when exchanging foreign currency at all Express Exchange airport bureaux in the UK and Moneycorp London Gatwick airport locations. Avios members can make their money work harder for them, earning one Avios for every £1 exchanged when currency is ordered online or at the airport. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:26:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/john-caldwell-joins-american-express-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/john-caldwell-joins-american-express-global-business-travel/ American Express Global Business Travel announced today that 30-year business travel industry veteran John Caldwell has joined its Advisory Services organization as a senior consultant. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/petruccelli-steps-down-at-american-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/petruccelli-steps-down-at-american-express/ American Express has announced Charles Petruccelli, president, global business travel will be retiring on December 31st after 36 years of service with the company. Petruccelli led the Global Business Travel division for ten years through momentous change and turmoil for the industry that included the events of September 11th, 2001; the SARS outbreak; the shift to online and zero airline commissions; the emergence of airline and hotel alliances; wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; and the global financial crisis and economic recession. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:47:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-launches-of-mobile-communications-management/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-launches-of-mobile-communications-management/ American Express Global Business Travel has announced the launch of Mobile Communications Management, a dynamic, visual traveller tracking and integrated two-way messaging solution. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:27:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-and-la-quinta-sign-hotel-folio-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-and-la-quinta-sign-hotel-folio-agreement/ American Express today announced a new Hotel Folio alliance with La Quinta Inns & Suites, one of the largest operators of limited-service hotels in the US with over 80,000 rooms and more than 800 hotels across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-middle-east-enhances-partnership-with-gulf-air-to-turn-poi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-middle-east-enhances-partnership-with-gulf-air-to-turn-poi/ In its continuing effort to reinforce and enhance the longstanding partnership with Gulf Air, American Express® Middle East announced today the latest of its exciting offers with Gulf Air. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:23:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-starwood-hotels-resorts-predict-post-recession-rise-in-ble/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-starwood-hotels-resorts-predict-post-recession-rise-in-ble/ New research released today from American Express and Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ loyalty programme – Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) – has revealed the trend for ‘bleisure travel’ Sat, 01 May 2010 08:57:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-mark-douglas-vice-president-american-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-mark-douglas-vice-president-american-express/ BTN interviews Mark Douglas, Vice President, American Express on winning World’s Leading Business Travel Agency at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:07:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-holidaymakers-hoard-nearly-1billion-in-forgotten-currency/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-holidaymakers-hoard-nearly-1billion-in-forgotten-currency/ UK holidaymakers could be sitting on a pot of cash of over £800 million* in forgotten foreign currency, the equivalent of over 350,000 return flights to New York**  or 1.5 million family holidays to Spain.  According to a study released today, each UK traveller****  has on average the equivalent of more than £40 in unspent holiday money left over from previous trips. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:04:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-fares-and-hotel-rates-on-the-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-fares-and-hotel-rates-on-the-rise/ The difference in price between business and economy airfares paid by UK business travellers widened in the second quarter of 2009, according to a report by American Express. Top end business fares went up by 1.3% while low end business fares fell by 19.5%, according to the American Express Business Travel Monitor Europe. Meanwhile economy class high fares fell by 11.7%, but the lower fares fell by almost 20%. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:16:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-dives-into-virtual-meetings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-dives-into-virtual-meetings/ American Express Business Travel today unveiled virtual meetings eXpert, a unique telepresence solution that will act as a central hub and aggregator of both public telepresence facilities and the private network a company may already have in place. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:03:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009040310592355/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009040310592355/ American Express Business Travel, a global industry leader in business travel management, today announced Small Meetings eXpert, a first of its kind online marketplace reinventing the way users plan and book meetings with fewer than 50 attendees. This fully automated solution drives much needed control to what is considered one of the last areas of unmanaged T&E spending. Small meetings often represent unseen spend that can equal an incremental two thirds of a company’s managed meeting spend. Through the control and transparency provided by Small Meetings eXpert, companies are able to consolidate this previously unseen and unmanaged spend and ultimately drive significant savings to their bottom line. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:59:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc08-Charles-Pet-amex/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wttc08-Charles-Pet-amex/ Breaking Travel News interviews Charles Petruccelli of American Express at WTTC 2008, Dubai. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:19:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071204163615436/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071204163615436/ American Express Business Travel is releasing the results of its 2007 China Business Travel Survey (The Barometer) at the third American Express China Business Travel Forum (CBTF). Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:36:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071004103732894/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071004103732894/ American Express Travelis launching Local Color, a new travel information and planningsitelet that allows visitors to easily and efficiently explore destinationcontent and plan for enriching travel experiences. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:13:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070801105115953/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070801105115953/ Delta and American Express launch a new travel contest, the “SiteSeer Challenge,” where the travel adventures of five competing teams of two are captured on video and the public votes on the a web site: www.delta.com/challenge. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:51:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061027113410323/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061027113410323/ Continuing demand for corporate travel without a commensurate lift in supply will push costs higher across the board in 2007, according to the American Express Global Business Travel Forecast. Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:34:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040608141823546/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040608141823546/ American Express Corporate Travel have announced the results of a study confirming that in one-on-one comparisons, American Express fares are significantly lower than those provided by both corporate and leisure offerings from Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity. Wed, 09 Jun 2004 02:18:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn312/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn312/ To assist companies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific reduce the time and cost of corporate travel and entertainment expense processing, American Express Corporate Services and Concur Technologies today announced the local launch of Concur’s automated expense management product, the Xpense Management Solution? (XMS). The joint offering will further enable American Express and Concur to meet the corporate market demand for automated business cost reductions in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. Thu, 05 Nov 1998 12:00:34 +0000