https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/business travel/ Business Travel News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:52:34+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trip.biz-launches-trip.biz-one/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trip.biz-launches-trip.biz-one/ Trip.Biz, the business travel management brand of Trip.com Group, launched Trip.Biz ONE, an all-in-one solution that redefines how organisations manage business travel, at its annual Trip.Biz Transform 2025 conference in Singapore. As an all-in-one solution that makes the entire business travel experience more seamless for corporates, Trip.Biz ONE is designed to help organisations overcome existing challenges such as booking leakages in the form of off-platform bookings and overspending, non-adherence to travel policies and inefficient reconciliation processes. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:04:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blended-business-and-leisure-travel-is-the-top-opportunity-for-tourism-grow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blended-business-and-leisure-travel-is-the-top-opportunity-for-tourism-grow/ Business travel has defied post-pandemic expectations and when extended with leisure now represents the top opportunity for tourism growth, according to new research. More than half of experts responding to Tourism Economics’ Travel Industry Monitor 2024 survey for the WTM Global Travel Report cited blended leisure and business travel as a tourism growth opportunity, making it the top niche mentioned. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:25:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-a-third-of-business-travelers-lose-up-to-a-day-of-productivity-on-trip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-a-third-of-business-travelers-lose-up-to-a-day-of-productivity-on-trip/ As business travel bounces back, with the sector poised to hit a record spending high by year-end, a new report, “The Changing Face of Travel and Work”, uncovers the impact that travel planning is having on business travelers’ productivity. Blacklane, the premiere global chauffeur services provider, available in more than 50 countries, launched the report, determining changing business traveler habits across the US, UK and UAE. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:57:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-set-to-surpass-pre-pandemic-levels-to-reach-a-record-us1.5/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-set-to-surpass-pre-pandemic-levels-to-reach-a-record-us1.5/ A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN. The rise of remote working during the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on corporate travel, compared to leisure travel, with virtual platforms replacing face-to-face meetings. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:45:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trip.biz-debuts-new-product-matrix-to-transform-business-travel-from-start/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trip.biz-debuts-new-product-matrix-to-transform-business-travel-from-start/ Trip.com Group’s corporate travel management brand, Trip.Biz, held its annual conference ‘Trip.Biz Transform 2024’ in Singapore. The event brought together over 200 corporate clients, partners, and industry leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. A highlight of the conference was the unveiling of the ‘Trip.Biz Product Matrix’, a suite of innovative solutions designed to optimise every aspect of corporate travel management. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-strategies-to-reduce-stress-and-enhance-well-being-in-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-strategies-to-reduce-stress-and-enhance-well-being-in-business-travel/ Business travel can be a significant source of stress for employees. Research indicates that the majority of business travelers experience poor mental health, stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and loneliness during work trips. To alleviate this, businesses can take several steps to minimize stress and improve the well-being of their traveling employees. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:14:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-launches-a-premium-business-class-experience-the-business-suite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-launches-a-premium-business-class-experience-the-business-suite/ The Dubai-based carrier unveils its latest premium business class seat at this year’s edition of the Arabian Travel Market • The Business Suite will be introduced on a number of the carrier’s newest aircraft in the last quarter of 2023 and will be deployed on select flights around the carrier’s growing network Mon, 01 May 2023 11:52:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-tourism-tax-scrapped-for-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-tourism-tax-scrapped-for-events/ Abu Dhabi has removed the tourism fee taxation on event organisers across the capital. Event organisers will now be exempt from the 10 percent tourism fee for each ticket sold. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:24:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mea-region-expected-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-of-business-travel-spe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mea-region-expected-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-of-business-travel-spe/ Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is recovering more rapidly than in any other region, according to the most recent Business Travel Index™ Outlook annual forecast and outlook (2022), from the Global Business Travel Association Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:32:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-return-to-normality-but-delayed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-return-to-normality-but-delayed/ For business travel, the return to pre-pandemic normality has been moved back two years to 2026. Inflation, China’s economic problems and the effects on global supply chains were among the reasons listed by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) on Wednesday at ITB Berlin 2023. Basic parameters concerning business travel had also changed, said Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the GBTA Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:33:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-mice-awards-announces-2022-winners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-mice-awards-announces-2022-winners/ World MICE Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the MICE industry – has announced the highly-anticipated winners of its 2022 programme. The finest MICE brands from across the globe have been revealed at the star-studded Gala Ceremony in Amman, Jordan. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:02:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/innovations-influencing-the-evolution-of-business-travel-meetings-and-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/innovations-influencing-the-evolution-of-business-travel-meetings-and-event/ Around 1.3 million business trips are taken per year, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Though this average decreased from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are now eager to connect and return to in-person events and business travel. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:52:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndhams-meetings-collection-goes-global-grows-to-over-160-hotels-and-resor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndhams-meetings-collection-goes-global-grows-to-over-160-hotels-and-resor/ Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced the global expansion of The Meetings Collection, which now includes over 160 hotels and resorts across the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:18:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-announces-signing-of-voco-brussels-city-north/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-announces-signing-of-voco-brussels-city-north/ IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is delighted to announce the signing of voco Brussels City North, marking entry into a new market. The first of its kind in Belgium, voco Brussels City North will focus on innovation, and symbolises the future of hospitality. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:10:45 +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/u.s-business-travel-shrugs-off-wintry-weather/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s-business-travel-shrugs-off-wintry-weather/ Despite a record-breaking winter where the effects of the polar vortex and back-to-back snowstorms halted travel across much of the U.S., business travel is expected to continue its surge in 2014. The Global Business Travel Association today significantly increased its forecast for the year, driven in large part by healthy corporate profits, rising management confidence and increased job development – a continued positive sign for the U.S. economy. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-spending-gains-momentum-as-economy-improves/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-spending-gains-momentum-as-economy-improves/ An improving economic outlook with business and consumer confidence on the rise is expected to boost business travel in 2013, leading the Global Business Travel Association to upgrade its forecast for the year.  Stronger corporate profits, increasing job development and improvements in key export markets are fueling business travel spending after a sluggish fourth quarter that was dampened by political uncertainty due to the “fiscal cliff” debate. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-in-emerging-markets-soar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-in-emerging-markets-soar/ Emerging markets drive global business travel spending up 4.5% in 2011 to over $1 Trillion Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-business-travel-spend-set-to-bounce-back-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-business-travel-spend-set-to-bounce-back-in-2013/ International business travel spending from the UK, Germany and France is expected to drop this year, but will make a recovery in 2013, according to latest forecasts from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:37:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travelers-have-power-over-corporate-policy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travelers-have-power-over-corporate-policy/ Unmanaged business travel could become the norm over the next five years as businesses find it increasingly easy to get better deals online, according to a panel of experts at this week’s World Travel Market Meridian Club Think Tank. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-continues-growth-but-faces-turbulence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-continues-growth-but-faces-turbulence/ Business travel will maintain its upward trajectory in 2012, but a stagnant U.S. economy is driving increasing corporate uncertainty and leading to projections of slower U.S. business travel spending growth next year, according to the latest Business Travel Quarterly Outlook – United States from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), sponsored by Visa. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:07:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-reveals-sharp-increase-in-global-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-reveals-sharp-increase-in-global-business-travel/ Global business travel hotel bookings grew by 10.2 per cent over prior year in August, up from July’s 5.8 per cent increase, as reported by Pegasus Solutions. Bookings for both the business and leisure markets showed continued resiliency despite the US and European economic debt and credit crises that overshadowed the month. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:43:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-short-haul-travel-on-the-rails/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-short-haul-travel-on-the-rails/ Business travel suffered highs and lows during the recession and will continue to remain super-cyclical. In the medium term though, the outlook is positive. Long-haul premium air travel is returning, however PwC believes the market has fundamentally changed in short-haul travel. Sat, 21 May 2011 18:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-business-travel-to-power-global-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-business-travel-to-power-global-recovery/ Business travel has accounted for one third of growth in global trade over the past decade, improved global corporate productivity tenfold and created millions of jobs worldwide, according to the latest economic impact research released by the World Travel & Tourism Council at its 11th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. Thu, 19 May 2011 14:11:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-launches-guaranteed-boarding-for-business-customers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-launches-guaranteed-boarding-for-business-customers/ Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London, Paris and Brussels has today launched a guaranteed boarding service for its flagship Business Premier class. Thu, 05 May 2011 14:15:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rising-fuel-prices-dampening-air-travel-says-iata/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rising-fuel-prices-dampening-air-travel-says-iata/ Rising fuel prices are starting to dampen air travel demand, according to the latest report from IATA, but business travel is maintaining a strong recovery. Economy travel slowed from 4.9% year over year growth in January to 3.3% in February. Premium travel was more robust, slowing from 8.1% to 7.7% over the same periods. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:47:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/industry-expert-joins-business-travel-forums/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/industry-expert-joins-business-travel-forums/ Attendees of unique business travel events to benefit from educational content Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:41:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-set-for-growth-despite-higher-fuel-prices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-set-for-growth-despite-higher-fuel-prices/ Future growth in business travel spending and the number of trips taken would be impacted – but would not force an overall market decline – by a short-term oil price spike, according to new research from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation (GBTA), the research arm of the Global Business Travel Association. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:35:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-sell-out/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-sell-out/ Hundreds of industry experts from the travel management industry convened in New York City to kick off the sold-out Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)’s 2011 Strategic Travel Symposium (STS). Designed to inform, connect and educate travel professionals, industry leaders and media on the latest trends affecting the industry, the show was held at the Hilton New York. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:37:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embassy-suites-expands-footprint-in-latin-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embassy-suites-expands-footprint-in-latin-america/ Embassy Suites Hotels announced the opening of its second location in Venezuela, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Valencia-Downtown. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:40:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/back-in-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/back-in-business/ Business travel has been the hardest hit sector of the industry. But what are the most likely patterns to emerge over the next 12 months? Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:04:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-recovery-will-be-slow-poll-reveals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-recovery-will-be-slow-poll-reveals/ Three-quarters of business travellers expect to travel the same or less this year, according to a survey released at the Business Travel & Meetings Show yesterday (February 9). The survey of 317 business travellers worldwide found that 51% predict their travel will be unchanged in 2010, with 21% expecting to make fewer trips. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:42:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-to-pick-up-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-to-pick-up-this-year/ More than 90% of business travellers expect to travel the same or more for business this year, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,400 frequent travellers is up almost 20% on last year’s figures – pointing to a pick up in the economy this year. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:22:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mobile-phone-trends-of-business-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mobile-phone-trends-of-business-travellers/ The UK is home to one of the most vibrant and competitive mobile phone markets in the world. UK users send more text messages per capita than anywhere else and there are more than 70 million mobiles in active use for a population of just 61 million, meaning that many people have more than one mobile at their disposal. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:41:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airline-shares-fall-on-biz-travel-fears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airline-shares-fall-on-biz-travel-fears/ U.S. airlines have reported falling revenues Q3 this week, expressing little confidence in a sustainable turnaround, especially for business travel, and their shares have taken a corresponding dive. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:22:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-still-suffering-from-economic-crisis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-still-suffering-from-economic-crisis/ Dark clouds still hang over the business travel sector – latest VDR survey reports an increase in video conferences – ITB Berlin with a new Mobile Travel Services section Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:14:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/corporates-keen-to-hit-the-road-again-fcm-survey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/corporates-keen-to-hit-the-road-again-fcm-survey/ A recent industry survey shows that during the next 12 months the majority of companies intend to increase or consolidate their spend on corporate travel. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:35:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-sales-show-signs-of-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-sales-show-signs-of-recovery/ Eurostar has announced its Q3 2009 results which report a recovery in sales and “some signs of an upturn in business travel”. Sale and revenues for the year to date are down slightly and the business travel environment remains “challenging” but overall sales revenue in Q3 2009 is up 6.8% on the same period last year. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:36:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-to-pick-up-in-a-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-to-pick-up-in-a-year/ The business travel sector will pick up towards the end of 2010, the head of the world’s largest business travel association has predicted. Kevin Maguire, chairman of the National Business Travel Association said “the end of 2010/ Q1 2011”, was the earliest travel management companies could expect to see a return to growth. However, the effects of the global recession have led to a paradigm shift in the way we travel – and will not return to the way it was. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/studies-show-clear-benefits-of-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/studies-show-clear-benefits-of-business-travel/ Two important travel industry studies have shown that deep cuts in travel can harm a company’s bottom line. Oxford Economics, in a study released this week found that each dollar spent on travel by a U.S. company can expect an average profit boost of $3.80. Meanwhile, a study from IHS Global Insight estimates that U.S. companies could miss out on $193 billion in profit for 2009 because they cut too deeply into business travel. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:55:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn372/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn372/ Extensity, Inc. today announced Extensity? Business Travel Application, a next generation business travel management system that improves processes and delivers dramatic savings by cutting costs. The company is also announcing Extensity Travel Plans, a Web-based enterprise application that automates the travel planning and approval process, and Extensity Expense Reports 3.0, a major upgrade adding full Euro support, a new system administration tool and an enhanced GUI. Close integration between Extensity Travel Plans and Extensity Expense Reports, combined with partnerships with leading travel booking providers, make up Extensity Business Travel Application. The Extensity Express? Guaranteed Implementation Plan guarantees complete implementation for either product within 90 days; customers implementing both Extensity Travel Plans and Extensity Expense Reports are guaranteed complete implementation within 120 days. Tue, 23 Mar 1999 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn374/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn374/ Extensity, Inc. today announced that it had been selected to participate in The Continuum(sm), a research and development laboratory designed to showcase the future of business travel, telecommunications, and related technology. Established by Rosenbluth International, the travel management company with the second largest presence worldwide, The Continuum is a collaborative, interdisciplinary project bringing together leading-edge travel-related companies to generate new ideas and research integrated business solutions. Extensityç Expense Reports, a 100% Web-based travel and expense reporting solution, uses Web technology to provide CFOs with highly efficient travel expense management and reporting within a streamlined 90-day implementation timeframe. Mon, 09 Nov 1998 12:00:02 +0000