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AIG Launches Business Travel Assistance App for U.S. ClientsBy JoAnn DeLuna

American International Group released the AIG Business Travel Assistance app for U.S. travel accident insurance policyholders traveling globally.... KEEP READING

Carlson Rezidor Sees Strong Growth in 2015By Julie Sickel

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group reported a strong increase in its hotel signings for the third consecutive year, adding 120 hotels totaling almost 20,000... KEEP READING

Wyndham ADR Drops & Revenue Rises In Q4 & Full YearBy Julie Sickel

Wyndham Worldwide reported that average daily rate at its hotel properties decreased 1.2 percent year over year to $66.46 during the fourth quarter.... KEEP READING

UN Agency Sets Aircraft Carbon LimitsBy Michael B. Baker

The United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization has issued new standards to cut aircraft carbon emissions by more than... KEEP READING

London Black Cars Required To Accept CardsBy Amon Cohen

Regulatory body Transport for London has ordered all the U.K. capital’s 22,500 licensed black taxis to accept card payments by October. At present, only... KEEP READING

Zika Virus, So Far, Hasn't Curbed Business TravelBy Julie Sickel

Even as fears rise about the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Latin America and other global regions, corporate travelers are treating... KEEP READING

BCD Meetings & Events Adds Partners In 13 MarketsBy Elizabeth West

BCD Meetings & Events has added 13 markets to its Global Partner Network: Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam in Asia/Pacific; Russia, Hungary,... KEEP READING

Expensify Opens First European OfficeBy JoAnn DeLuna

Expensify has opened an office in London to build its U.K. user base. The company plans to grow the office's five-person staff this... KEEP READING

BridgeStreet Introduces 'Aparthotel' BrandBy Julie Sickel

Serviced-apartments provider BridgeStreet Global Hospitality has introduced a new brand, Mode Aparthotel by BridgeStreet, in response to shifting travel... KEEP READING

Global Air Travel Demand In 2015 Hit Highest Growth Rate Since 2010By Michael B. Baker

Lower fares propelled global demand for air travel in 2015, when it grew by its highest level in five years, the International Air... KEEP READING

Enterprise Expands Into LuxembourgBy Michael B. Baker

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has expanded into Luxembourg with a franchise location at Luxembourg Findel Airport, as well as franchises at off-airport... KEEP READING

Air Astana Reaches Codeshare Agreement With Air France & KLMBy Michael B. Baker

Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement with Kazakh carrier Air Astana. Beginning March 11, Air France and KLM will... KEEP READING

First Radisson Blu Opens In Latin AmericaBy Julie Sickel

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's inaugural Latin American Radisson Blu opened in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, today. The next Radisson Blu is expected to open... KEEP READING

United Asks U.S. DOT For More Time To Expand Shanghai ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines has requested an extension through Oct. 29 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure a slot for a second... KEEP READING

European Companies Expect 1 to 3 Percent More Business Travel This YearBy Amanda Metcalf

In 2015, business travel volume among European companies grew at twice the rate predicted, according to American Express Global Business Travel. Its... KEEP READING

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