It's that time of year! BTN begins its countdown of the biggest managed travel programs based on U.S.-originating air volume. Who's on this year's list? You'll find out 20 companies per day as we release the list this week. Once we get to No. 1, we'll look at the strategies, trends and technology changes these programs are using as managed travel programs undergo a wave of transformation. Check out the full list and the chart of companies by TMC partners....

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Next SMM Evolution Puts Experience First

The evolution of strategic meetings management is shifting focus from cost savings to enhancing... KEEP READING

TempoTrip Targets Manual Mtg. Air Workflows

Years after its birth as a booking module within Options Travel's tech stack, group and meeting air... KEEP READING

Tech Frustrations? Get the Antitode at BTS America

A survey of travel buyers revealed dissatisfaction with AI integration in travel management tools. At... KEEP READING

Avrio: Supply Constraints Bolster Pricing Even if Demand Slips

Despite signs of softening demand, supply constraints and pricing strategies in air travel, hotel... KEEP READING

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Next SMM Evolution Puts Experience First

By Lauren Arena

The evolution of strategic meetings management is shifting focus from cost savings to enhancing attendee experience,... Keep Reading

FAA OKs Spirit LaGuardia Slot Transfer to JetBlueBy Donna M. Airoldi

The FAA has approved JetBlue's acquisition of 22 slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport from the now-defunct Spirit... Keep Reading

Air India, Singapore Expand Codeshare, Loyalty BenefitsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Air India and Singapore Airlines on Oct. 15 will expand their codeshare agreement to cover 126 weekly flights as part of... Keep Reading

Enterprise Again Tops JD Power Car Rental Satisfaction SurveyBy Donna M. Airoldi

For the second year in a row, Enterprise ranked No. 1 in the JD Power 2026 North American Rental Car Satisfaction Study,... Keep Reading

HeadBox Expands U.S. Footprint to 10 More CitiesBy Lauren Arena

Meetings and events platform HeadBox is expanding its North American presence by adding venue inventory in 10 U.S. cities,... Keep Reading

InteleTravel Acquires 40Hammocks, to Launch Event Sourcing OfferingBy Michael B. Baker

Host agency and travel distribution group InteleTravel has acquired group travel automation technology 40Hammocks, with... Keep Reading

FCM Launches Proactive Analytics CapabilityBy Michael B. Baker

FCM Travel has launched a new data analytics capability that monitors data and alerts travel managers of cost and... Keep Reading

American to Add Admirals Club in CharlotteBy Donna M. Airoldi

American Airlines plans to add a new Admirals Club in Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which would be the largest... Keep Reading

Hilton Names Uber's Moore Chief Tech OfficerBy Chris Davis

Hilton Worldwide has named former Uber and Amazon executive Jeff Moore as EVP and chief technology officer, the hotel... Keep Reading

IHG Names Veteran Harwood SVP of Global SalesBy Chris Davis

IHG Hotels & Resorts has named longtime company executive Leanne Harwood its new SVP of global sales, effective... Keep Reading

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By Virgin Atlantic

The hours between meetings matter just as much as the meetings themselves. Time to prepare. Time to focus. Time to reset. That’s why every stage of Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class is designed to keep the day moving... KEEP READING

By The Cove at Atlantis

The new Cove represents a sophisticated expression of luxury, shaped by the beauty of Paradise Island and the spirit of The Bahamas.... KEEP READING

By Hahnair

In today’s complex ticketing environment, corporate travel professionals need solutions that are easy to use, reliable and designed for their daily workflow.... KEEP READING

By Etihad

For U.S. corporate travelers, the case for choosing an airline is increasingly about more than the quality of the long-haul flight. Network breadth, connection options, frequency, ease of managing travel and the ability to reach less traditional business markets all matter.... KEEP READING

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Beyond Booking: Is Business Travel Ready for the AI Travel Assistant?

Thur., Oct. 8 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT

Business travel technology is entering a new phase. Agentic AI has the potential to move beyond search and...Register Now!

How to Engage Travelers, Drive Compliance, and Transform Your Hotel Program

Tues., Oct. 27 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT

Even with the rapid pace of industry change, corporate travel managers continue to face age-old hotel program...Register Now!

30 Minutes With … Navan President Michael Sindicich on What AI Can Actually Do for Travel Managers

Tues., Oct. 6 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT

Travel managers are being asked to do more with less. So where can AI actually help? Michael Sindicich,...Watch Now

Why Your Travel Meal Policy Doesn't Work: And How to Design One That Does

Wed., Sept. 30 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT

Travel programs have optimized air and hotel spend, yet meal expenses often remain a challeng. Many...Watch Now

What Global Travel Managers Expect Now

Tues., Sept. 29 at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT

Business travel is growing. Managing that growth is getting more complex. Cost pressure, sourcing workload,...Watch Now

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**Business Travel News By Section**
Transportation FAA OKs Spirit LaGuardia Slot Transfer to JetBlue Enterprise Again Tops JD Power Car Rental Satisfaction Survey American to Add Admirals Club in Charlotte	Lodging Hilton Names Uber's Moore Chief Tech Officer IHG Names Veteran Harwood SVP of Global Sales Aven Hospitality Adds HTS Cancellation Offering	Payment & Expense Amex Debuts Expense Mgmt. Capabilities with New Card Offering Expensify Integrates with AI-Native ERP DualEntry Expensify Integrates with Anthropic's Claude for Small Business
Technology BizTrip AI Launches MCP Layer for Claude, ChatGPT Booking Trip.Biz Adds AI Agents Aimed at Boosting Program Adoption Groupe Voyages VP Automates Mining, Medical Repatriation Workflows with Amgine	Distribution Finnair Expands Offers and Orders to Pilot Agency Platform Delta Details Initial NDC Capabilities, Enhanced Features for Agencies Lufthansa City Center Debuts Atriis-Based SME Booking Tool	Meetings Next SMM Evolution Puts Experience First HeadBox Expands U.S. Footprint to 10 More Cities
Global Air India, Singapore Expand Codeshare, Loyalty Benefits Alaska Seeks to Join American's Antitrust-Immune Joint Ventures American, Starlux Launch Codeshare Partnership	Management FCM Launches Proactive Analytics Capability HTS CEO Smith Departs Traxo to Provide Itinerary Data for Otonoma's Network	Intelligence Crawley Takes Amex GBT CEO Reins, Abbott Moves to Long Lake Role Report: TripStax CEO Ramsey to Step Down in November

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BTN Intelligence's Small and Midsize Enterprise Report 2026

BTN's 2026 Travel Management AI Survey & Report

BTN's 2026 Car Rental Survey & Report

BTN Webinars

Beyond Booking: Is Business Travel Ready for the AI Travel Assistant?

How to Engage Travelers, Drive Compliance, and Transform Your Hotel Program

30 Minutes With … Navan President Michael Sindicich on What AI Can Actually Do for Travel Managers

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