Michael B. Baker

Michael B. Baker
Executive Editor

Michael Baker joined The BTN Group in 2006 and, as executive editor, leads the group’s technology, payment and travel management coverage. He has covered all the major travel industry beats over his many years with BTN, including about eight years each covering the aviation/transportation and lodging industries.

Before joining BTN, he cut his journalistic teeth in the newspaper industry, covering business and industry for both The Press of Atlantic City and The Facts, a daily in the greater Houston area where he won awards for both breaking news and feature coverage.

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Center Hires Former Concur Exec PadgettBy Michael B. Baker

Expense management provider Center has appointed former SAP Concur executive Amy Padgett as SVP of... KEEP READING

Emburse Integrates Amex for Virtual Card IssuanceBy Michael B. Baker

American Express has integrated in the Emburse expense management platform, enabling Emburse clients... KEEP READING

Former Emburse Exec Sheehan Joins TraxoBy Michael B. Baker

Off-channel booking aggregator Traxo has hired former Emburse executive Rebecca Sheehan as SVP of... KEEP READING

TMCs Face 'Rough Seas' But Report Strides After AA JoltBy Michael B. Baker

Industry still requires investment to bridge NDC-driven service and technology gaps, but progress... KEEP READING

FCM: 'Steady' Q1 Booking Volume Amid Strong PricingBy Michael B. Baker

Business travel demand has had "gradual, consistent growth" in the first quarter as pricing remains... KEEP READING

Amex GBT Extends Deal Bypassing BA GDS SurchargeBy Michael B. Baker

American Express Global Business Travel has extended its private channel agreement with British... KEEP READING

GBTA Launches Accessibility ToolkitBy Michael B. Baker

The GBTA Foundation has developed a toolkit to help buyers address traveler accessibility in their... KEEP READING

Simard to Cease OperationsBy Michael B. Baker

Travel technology provider Simard, launched to provide corporate travel solutions based on the Winding... KEEP READING

Turkish Airlines to Offer Agency Portal, Begin GDS SurchargeBy Michael B. Baker

Turkish Airlines on Oct. 1 will launch a New Distribution Capability platform for agents, at which... KEEP READING

CWT Adds Service Offering for Travelers with DisabilitiesBy Michael B. Baker

CWT has launched a Special Assistance service to support travelers with disabilities, the travel... KEEP READING

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