Interview: CWT Meetings & Events' Floyd WidenerCarlson Wagonlit Travel's meetings management organization, CWT Meetings & Events, in June reorganized its global structure, consolidating regional... KEEP READING
EC Proposes New International Air Competition RulesBy David JonasThe European Commission on Thursday announced a package of proposals meant to "boost the international competitiveness of the European Union's aviation... KEEP READING
Lufthansa and Japan's All Nippon Airways received Japanese government approval to include in their joint venture Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines.Cuts Follow 2011 Growth for the Biggest Buyers of TravelThe 25th annual Business Travel News Corporate Travel 100 ranking shows the biggest buyers of travel notably increased 2011 spending, but they are... KEEP READING
Perspective: Emerging Markets Have Great Potential For Western Travel Companies, But No GuaranteesBy Charles Petruccelli, founder of Pelleas Partners Holding and CJP ConsultingThe approach of Western global brands vis a vis the newly emerging economies is where I draw my own experience from, and those emerging economies have... KEEP READING
British Airways began adding its code to flights operated by WestJet,STR Global: August Hotel Rates Up Across Most Of The GlobeBy Michael B. BakerAverage daily rates in August increased modestly year over year in most global regions, while the average Asia/Pacific rate, though steady, reflected a... KEEP READING
Loews Hotels To Provide Free Global Entry Membership To Select TravelersBy Michael B. BakerNew York - Loews Hotels & Resorts is the first hotel company to offer membership in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's trusted-traveler programs... KEEP READING
IATA Leverages GBTA Partnership To Quell Data Privacy WorriesBy Michael B. BakerBudapest - The International Air Transport Association expects that newly announced cooperation with the Global Business Travel Association will ease... KEEP READING
Air Canada announced an interline agreement with Aer Lingus,GBTA Cuts Most Business Travel Spending Forecasts For Europe's Major MarketsBy David JonasThe ongoing economic challenges facing Europe prompted the Global Business Travel Association to generally downgrade from its earlier projections... KEEP READING