﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>testbetastoryports</title><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rss/test11</link><copyright>(c) 2026, NORTHSTAR Travel Media, LLC. All rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><atom:link href="https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rss/test11" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>3Sixty Eyes Corporate Travel Market as Project Work Drives Extended-Stay Demand</title><description><![CDATA[Extended-stay accommodation specialist 3Sixty is expanding its presence in managed corporate travel as project-based assignments, especially within the tech industry, are driving increased demand for extended stays.]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Interviews/3Sixty-Eyes-Corporate-Travel-Market-as-Project-Work-Drives-Extended-Stay-Demand</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:20:00 -0500</pubDate><author>businesstravelnews@ntmllc.com (Business Travel News)</author><image>https://ik.imgkit.net/3vlqs5axxjf/BTN/ik-seo/uploadedImages/1._Sections(1)/Lodging/1517487565317/3Sixty-Eyes-Corporate-Travel-Market-as-Project-Wor.jpeg?n=2207&amp;tr=w-300%2Ch-171%2Cfo-auto</image><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=51215</guid></item><item><title>Aeromexico Expands, Segments Corp. 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Airoldi about investing in premium travel, the value of partnerships and corporate demand trends.&#160;]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Interviews/Virgin-Atlantic-New-Americas-Head-Leans-into-Partnerships</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:55:00 -0500</pubDate><author>businesstravelnews@ntmllc.com (Business Travel News)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=50845</guid></item><item><title>Install a Solution Before Going to SMM Bid? 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She sat down with BTN Group VP of content Elizabeth West at the tail end of the Global Business Travel Association convention in Denver. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/SME-Elevate/GBT-Invests-in-SME-Oriented-Leadership-Here-s-the-Vision</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:20:00 -0500</pubDate><author>businesstravelnews@ntmllc.com (Business Travel News)</author><image>https://ik.imgkit.net/3vlqs5axxjf/BTN/ik-seo/uploadedImages/1_Sections/Elevate/QA_Opeds/Becky%20Power%20Cartoon/GBT-Invests-in-SME-Oriented-Leadership-Here%e2%80%99s-the-.jpg?n=9570&amp;tr=w-300%2Ch-171%2Cfo-auto</image><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=49168</guid></item><item><title>With Corp. Demand Tepid, Sonesta Targets Specialization</title><description><![CDATA[Sonesta International Hotels in the past five years has grown exponentially and has leaned into specialized segments, developing targeted programs for small and midsize businesses, medical meetings and government travel, among others. 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BTN's Donna M. Airoldi spoke with TAP director for the Americas Carlos Antunes and Fernanda Ottavio, manager for North America, to discuss the airline's growth plans, the relaunch of its corporate site and corporate travel trends. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Interviews/TAP-Air-Portugal-Bet-on-North-American-Market-Paying-Off</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate><author>businesstravelnews@ntmllc.com (Business Travel News)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=48839</guid></item><item><title>Condor Targets Corp. Market with New Routes, Direct Connections</title><description><![CDATA[Germany-based Condor Airlines&#160;in March introduced nine new routes, including intra-Germany flights and destinations within Europe, and continues to operate from nine U.S. and three Canadian cities. Condor director of sales for the Americas Mikko Turtiainen spoke with BTN's Donna M. Airoldi about these route changes, the carrier's new fleet and how it plans to capture more corporate market share. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Interviews/Condor-Targets-Corp-Market-with-New-Routes-Direct-Connections</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate><author>businesstravelnews@ntmllc.com (Business Travel News)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=48784</guid></item><item><title>Sales Vet Furlong: Southwest Changes Are Corp. Opportunity</title><description><![CDATA[Former United Airlines sales executive Aileen Furlong joined Southwest Airlines in early January as its VP of sales, a position that includes oversight of Southwest Business. In mid-May, Furlong talked with BTN's Donna M. Airoldi about her new role, NDC, corporate booking trends and the effect of upcoming changes like assigned seating and extra legroom on corporate contracting. ]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Interviews/Sales-Vet-Furlong-Southwest-Changes-Are-Corp-Opportunity</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:10:00 -0500</pubDate><author>businesstravelnews@ntmllc.com (Business Travel News)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=48460</guid></item><item><title>Hubli Focuses on Growth, Enabling Changing Demands</title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Interviews/Hubli-Focuses-on-Growth-Enabling-Changing-Demands</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:12:12 -0500</pubDate><author>businesstravelnews@ntmllc.com (Business Travel News)</author><status>A</status><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.businesstravelnews.com/rssitem.aspx?id=43358</guid></item><item><title>American Airlines Outlines Its Re-Dedication to Corporate</title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines has re-dedicated its efforts to the corporate market after its previous New Distribution Capability strategy didn't go as planned. 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