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2021 BTN Hotel Survey: Hilton Takes Top Spot for Pandemic-Era Partnership

The 2021 edition of BTN's annual Hotel Survey differs from past years. Given the low business travel volumes during the past 12 months, the survey includes ratings pertaining to four Covid-19 related attributes and considered candidates on a chainwide level - not at the brand level. Hilton Hotels & Resorts took top honors in providing corporate travel clients with the support required during the pandemic, but other major chains performed very well. Our survey also found that buyers are ready to move past the pandemic and get corporate travel services and amenities back on the map.

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Southwest Cuts Capacity to Smooth Operations

By Michael B. Baker

Southwest Airlines has "modestly" trimmed its capacity plans following its operational challenges in recent weeks even as... Keep Reading

American Airlines Reports 'Encouraging' Corp. Travel TrendsBy Michael B. Baker

Domestic corporate travel revenue for American Airlines improved to 64 percent of 2019 levels in July, but as companies... Keep Reading

Delta Names New VP for EMEA, IndiaBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines has named Aeromexico executive Nicolas Ferri as VP of the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India region,... Keep Reading

Hilton to Add Digital Key Sharing OptionBy Donna M. Airoldi

Hilton Worldwide soon will allow guests to share a digital key with up to four additional individuals, the company... Keep Reading

Germany's FlixMobility Buys GreyhoundBy Molly Dyson

German mobility provider FlixMobility, which runs Europe's FlixBus and FlixTrain services, has acquired Greyhound Lines... Keep Reading

Traxo, ISOS Deepen API IntegrationBy Elizabeth West

Calling it the "next evolution of our partnership," International SOS announced Thursday a deeper integration with... Keep Reading

Serko Adds Emissions, Offsetting Info to Zeno Booking ToolBy Elizabeth West

For companies that choose to address the carbon emissions associated with corporate travel, communicating information to... Keep Reading

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**Business Travel News By Section**
Transportation Delta Names New VP for EMEA, India Germany's FlixMobility Buys Greyhound Delta to Add 100 Daily Departures Out of NYC	Lodging Hilton to Add Digital Key Sharing Option Accor Participating in HRS' Green Stay Initiative STR: September U.S. Hotel Metrics Dip Again Despite Group Bump	Payment & Expense UATP, Uber for Business Sign Acceptance Pact Expensify Touts Carbon Neutrality in 2021, Eyes Net-Zero by 2030 BCD Debuts New Payment, Spend Management Platform
Technology Traxo, ISOS Deepen API Integration Serko Adds Emissions, Offsetting Info to Zeno Booking Tool CTM Unveils Duty-Of-Care and Approval Workflows	Distribution Etihad Adds Rich Content to Third-Party Channels Via ATPCO Deal Hotel Engine to Offer Sonder Inventory CWT Integrates Amadeus Web-Based Booking, Support Platform in Europe	Meetings Event Platform HeadBox Raises £2M Accor to Offer Groups360 Instant Meeting-Booking Solution Study Offers Peek into 'New Rule Book' for Corporate M&E
Global Singapore Airlines' Houston Service to Return in December CDC Ups Travel Warning as Singapore Reopens to Vaccinated U.S. Visitors KLM to Expand U.S. Capacity When Borders Reopen	Management Physical and Neuro Diverse Business Travelers Deserve Support DigiTravel, Partners Launch Hotel Program Analysis Tool	Procurement Southwest Cuts Capacity to Smooth Operations American Airlines Reports 'Encouraging' Corp. Travel Trends United Sees Domestic, Transatlantic Business Rebound

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