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Visa's Kim Hamer is BTN's 2022 Travel Manager of the Year

Kim Hamer started with internal alignment among Visa executives that the travel process at the company needed to change. She led a cross-industry innovation team to deliver customized, NDC-powered airline content at scale through her online booking tool and agency, driving unique value to Visa and Visa business travelers.

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American Airlines Appoints New VP of Global Sales

By Donna M. Airoldi

American Airlines has promoted former VP of global talent and benefits Thomas Rajan to VP of global sales, BTN has... Keep Reading

Air France-KLM Further Postpones GDS Surcharge for TMCsBy Andy Hoskins

Air France and KLM have further postponed the introduction of its GDS surcharge for business travel agencies, with the fee... Keep Reading

JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic Order New SAF Derived from CO2By Donna M. Airoldi

Carbon technology company Air Company has introduced a new sustainable aviation fuel made from captured carbon dioxide,... Keep Reading

Greeley Koch Joins The Apartment Network Ahead of Expansion PushBy Elizabeth West

The longtime consultant and former executive director of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives, will serve as a... Keep Reading

DOT: July Flight Cancellations Drop But Complaints RiseBy Donna M. Airoldi

Despite the percentage of domestic air flights being canceled decreasing in July from June, the number of consumer... Keep Reading

Cathay Pacific to Purchase 38M Gallons of SAFBy Donna M. Airoldi

Cathay Pacific has agreed to purchase 38 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel from Cupertino, Calif.-based... Keep Reading

Etc.venues to Add Third NYC Meeting VenueBy Angelique Platas

U.K.-based conference and event-space provider Etc.venues plans to open a new venue in Midtown, New York City by... Keep Reading

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As the world returns to travel, you may have more questions than answers when it comes to managing your resurgent business travel needs. KEEP READING

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Transportation American Airlines Appoints New VP of Global Sales JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic Order New SAF Derived from CO2 DOT: July Flight Cancellations Drop But Complaints Rise	Lodging Greeley Koch Joins The Apartment Network Ahead of Expansion Push STR: August U.S. Hotel Occupancy Dips, Rates Moderate J.D. Power: High Rates Press Hotel Mgmt. Cos. to Deliver Better Onsite Experience	Payment & Expense Oman Air Adds IATA Pay Option in India World Travel Taps U.S. Bank for Virtual Card Product Grasp Pilots Virtual Payment Integration with Marriott
Technology India-Based TMC Itilite Gains Ground with U.S. Customers Simard to Trial Traveler Benefits Booking with Atriis, NuTravel Travel Leaders Releases New Version of Home Portal	Distribution Air France-KLM Further Postpones GDS Surcharge for TMCs Campbell Travel to Resell Thomalex OBT Lufthansa, Amadeus Strike NDC Agreement	Meetings Etc.venues to Add Third NYC Meeting Venue Groupize Pursues Total Meeting Cost with New Expense Functionality Advito, BCD M&E Unveil Emissions Calculator
Global Air France Continuing to Resume, Expand Global Network ANA to Resume Hong Kong Service ANA to Add Frankfurt Flights, Heathrow Premium Class	Management Survey: Most Cos. Lack Co-Working Space Procurement Policies Fox World Travel Adds Global Sales Director Flight Centre Names New Supply Executive for Americas	Procurement Oyo Hotels Plans Second Try at IPO in India TripActions Projects Autumn Surge in Business Travel Wyndham Expands Reach with $44M Vienna House Acquisition

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