A new version of the electronic National Business Travel Association hotel request for proposals format released last week is designed to allow buyers to react more quickly to changing market conditions...

US Airways this morning announced it eliminated base commissions paid to travel agencies, falling in line with most other carriers, and American Trans Air this afternoon became the first non-major...

Midmarket business travel buyers are divided on the use of pre-trip approval, as many buyers in the $2 million to $12 million U.S. booked air spending tier are moving away from such practices, while...

IATA Code Is Still Pending By David Jonas Despite International Air Transport Association claims of confidentiality, the travel manager community at large remains confused, suspicious and, in some

Hertz UK has retracted its announcement that it would introduce no-show charges on April 1. The company had written to travel management companies earlier this month informing them it would charge $50...

Miami hoteliers may gain a leg up in group travel and meetings negotiations as new demand reverberates through the industry. As occupancy rates soar to pre-Sept. 11, 2001, levels and room rates rise,...

Mega Agencies Pursue Global Strategies By Sarah Welt Driven by increasing client demand for service consistency, several mega travel management companies this year have been

Maritz Consolidation Eliminates Layer Of Management By Sarah Welt Maritz Travel Co. recently consolidated its seven former regions into three geographic areas--Eastern, Central and

American and Continental airlines this afternoon followed Delta Air Lines in eliminating base commissions on all tickets issued by travel agencies in the United States--including Puerto Rico and the...