﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Business Travel News</title><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/</link><copyright>(c) 2026, NORTHSTAR Travel Media, LLC. All rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><atom:link href="https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rss/business-travel-news" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>JetBlue Prunes Q3 Capacity Growth Plans</title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue on Thursday updated its third-quarter guidance, reducing its capacity growth outlook while increasing its projected revenue and cost growth rates, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/JetBlue-Prunes-Q3-Capacity-Growth-Plans?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:05:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. Airoldi)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51825</guid></item><item><title>IHG to Launch Staybridge Suites in Australia</title><description><![CDATA[IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a master development agreement to launch its upscale extended-stay Staybridge Suites brand in Australia, IHG announced Thursday. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Lodging/IHG-to-Launch-Staybridge-Suites-in-Australia?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate><author>jsickel@thebtngroup.com (Julie Sickel)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51823</guid></item><item><title>Avianca to Enhance Business-Class Offering</title><description><![CDATA[Aviance plans to introduce in 2027 new suites and enhanced service on its Boeing 787 aircraft that serve destinations in Europe and New York. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/Avianca-to-Enhance-Business-Class-Offering?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:25:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. Airoldi)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51822</guid></item><item><title>Radisson, Finnair Partner on Loyalty</title><description><![CDATA[Radisson Hotel Group and Finnair have formed a loyalty partnership that allows Radisson Rewards and Finnair Plus members to redeem points for flights and hotel stays, the companies announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Global/Radisson-Finnair-Partner-on-Loyalty?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0500</pubDate><author>jsickel@thebtngroup.com (Julie Sickel)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51818</guid></item><item><title>Star Alliance to Open Lounge at Seoul's Incheon Airport</title><description><![CDATA[Star Alliance plans to take over an existing lounge at Seoul's Incheon International Airport when Asiana Airlines departs the alliance later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Global/Star-Alliance-to-Open-Lounge-at-Seouls-Incheon-Airport?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate><author>Rob Gill</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51817</guid></item><item><title>Marriott, Spotnana Unveil CRS Integration</title><description><![CDATA[Marriott International and Spotnana have formed a direct integration that connects Spotnana to Marriott's central reservation system via a "proprietary patent-pending technology platform," the companies announced Thursday. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Distribution/Marriott-Spotnana-Unveil-CRS-Integration?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><author>jsickel@thebtngroup.com (Julie Sickel)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51812</guid></item><item><title>Traxo Integrates Data Flow to Everbridge</title><description><![CDATA[Traxo has launched a product integration with safety and risk management provider Everbridge, providing off-channel booking data into the Everbridge platform, the companies announced. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Management/Traxo-Integrates-Data-Flow-to-Everbridge?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate><author>mbaker@thebtngroup.com (Michael B. Baker)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51813</guid></item><item><title>Navan Acquires BoomPop, Raises Revenue Forecast</title><description><![CDATA[Navan has acquired meetings and events management platform BoomPop, the travel and expense platform announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Navan reported second-quarter revenue up more than a third year over year and continued enterprise customer growth. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Intelligence/Navan-Acquires-BoomPop-Raises-Revenue-Forecast?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:15:00 -0500</pubDate><author>mbaker@thebtngroup.com (Michael B. Baker)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51814</guid></item><item><title>Omio Business Expands Availability Globally</title><description><![CDATA[Multimodal travel booking platform Omio has expanded globally the availability of its Omio Business platform, the company announced. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Global/Omio-Business-Expands-Availability-Globally?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:05:00 -0500</pubDate><author>mbaker@thebtngroup.com (Michael B. Baker)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51808</guid></item><item><title>Clarasight Adds Supplier Intelligence Tool</title><description><![CDATA[AI data platform Clarasight has launched a new intelligence tool aimed at helping travel buyers improve negotiations and performance with suppliers. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Technology/Clarasight-Adds-Supplier-Intelligence-Tool?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate><author>mbaker@thebtngroup.com (Michael B. Baker)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51807</guid></item><item><title>Travelport Names Hahn to Chief Commercial Role</title><description><![CDATA[Travelport has named Skyscanner's Naomi Hahn as chief marketing and commercial operations officer, the technology company announced Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Management/Travelport-Names-Hahn-to-Chief-Commercial-Role?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. Airoldi)</author><image>https://ik.imgkit.net/3vlqs5axxjf/BTN/ik-seo/uploadedImages/1_Topics/Management/Naomi%20Hahn/Travelport-Names-Hahn-to-Chief-Commercial-Role.jpeg?n=2938&amp;tr=w-300%2Cfo-auto</image><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51806</guid></item><item><title>Hyatt Partners with Delta for Loyalty, Dissolves Enhanced AA Partnership</title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels Corp. will end the enhanced loyalty relationship they launched last year, the companies announced Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Lodging/American-Hyatt-Dissolve-Enhanced-Loyalty-Partnership?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate><author>jsickel@thebtngroup.com (Julie Sickel)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51804</guid></item><item><title>RMA Acquires Eyre Bus Service</title><description><![CDATA[RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation has acquired Maryland-based Eyre Bus Service, RMA announced. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Ground/RMA-Acquires-Eyre-Bus-Service?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. 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Airoldi)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51788</guid></item><item><title>Report: Airline Ancillary Revenue Soars in 2025</title><description><![CDATA[Ancillary revenue growth in 2025 outpaced overall revenue growth for airlines by nearly two to one, according to the latest report from IdeaWorksCompany, released Tuesday.&#160; &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/Report-Airline-Ancillary-Revenue-Soars-in-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:55:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. Airoldi)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51787</guid></item><item><title>Navan to Add Engine's Capabilities for Hotel Flexibility, Group Travel</title><description><![CDATA[Navan is tapping travel and spend management platform Engine's technology structure to add new capabilities, including around hotel booking flexibility and group and project travel, the companies announced. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Management/Navan-to-Add-Engine-Capabilities-for-Hotel-Flexibility-Group-Travel?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><author>mbaker@thebtngroup.com (Michael B. Baker)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51778</guid></item><item><title>Cirium: August N. 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Airoldi)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51785</guid></item><item><title>Air India, IHG Partner On Loyalty</title><description><![CDATA[Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts have formed a new loyalty partnership that would allow Air India Maharaja Club members to earn rewards for IHG stays and IHG One Rewards members to exchange points for Maharaja Points, the companies announced Friday.&#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Global/Air-India-IHG-Partner-On-Loyalty?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate><author>jsickel@thebtngroup.com (Julie Sickel)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51783</guid></item><item><title>Emirates Names Goggin VP of Global Business Travel</title><description><![CDATA[Emirates has named former Virgin Atlantic and British Airways executive Luke Goggin VP of global business travel, effective immediately. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/Emirates-Names-Goggin-VP-of-Global-Business-Travel?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:50:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. Airoldi)</author><image>https://ik.imgkit.net/3vlqs5axxjf/BTN/ik-seo/uploadedImages/1_Topics/Transportation/Air/Luke%20Goggin%202026/Emirates-Names-Goggin-VP-of-Global-Business-Travel.jpg?n=7297&amp;tr=w-300%2Cfo-auto</image><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51782</guid></item><item><title>New Airline Routes: September 2026 Updates</title><description><![CDATA[Airlines often update their networks, and BTN is providing a list of select new airline destination announcements.]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/New-Airline-Routes-September-2026-Updates?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:15:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. Airoldi)</author><image>https://ik.imgkit.net/3vlqs5axxjf/BTN/ik-seo/uploadedImages/1_Topics/Transportation/Air/Route%20Update%20logo/New-Airline-Routes-September-2026-Updates.jpg?n=8029&amp;tr=w-300%2Cfo-auto</image><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51780</guid></item><item><title>Air Canada to Add Five Int'l Destinations in 2027</title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada in summer 2027 will add five international destinations to its network and add a new route to a city already served, the carrier announced.&#160; &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Global/Air-Canada-to-Add-Five-International-Destinations-in-2027?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate><author>dairoldi@thebtngroup.com (Donna M. Airoldi)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51779</guid></item><item><title>GSA Slightly Hikes 2027 Per Diem, Lodging Allowance</title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. General Services Administration for fiscal year 2027 increased its standard allowable per diem rates for federal travelers by $3 to $181, according to GSA. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Management/GSA-Slightly-Hikes-2027-Per-Diem-Lodging-Allowance?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:40:00 -0500</pubDate><author>cdavis@thebtngroup.com (Chris Davis)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51777</guid></item><item><title>3Sixty Parent Reside Merges with Workforce Mobility Firm</title><description><![CDATA[Alternative accommodations specialist Reside, parent company of extended-stay specialist 3Sixty, has merged with workforce mobility and relocation firm Graebel Companies, the companies announced.&#160; &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Lodging/3Sixty-Parent-Reside-Merges-with-Workforce-Mobility-Firm?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate><author>jsickel@thebtngroup.com (Julie Sickel)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51776</guid></item><item><title>Uber to Lay Off 10 Percent of Workforce</title><description><![CDATA[Uber is laying off 10 percent of its workforce, the company announced Wednesday, in part as an effort to eliminate layers of management. 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Airoldi)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51772</guid></item><item><title>Amadeus Partners with Anthropic for Tool Integration, Developer Access</title><description><![CDATA[Amadeus is collaborating with AI company Anthropic to both bring its own tools into AI workflows as well as give developers easier access to its content and capabilities, the travel technology company announced. &#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Technology/Amadeus-Partners-with-Anthropic-for-Tool-Integration-Developer-Access?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=btnrss2018</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate><author>mbaker@thebtngroup.com (Michael B. 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