Agoda data shows domestic accommodation searches for Taiwan's Mid-Autumn long weekend (Sept 25-28) doubled year-on-year. Green Island searches increased 4.5x, Penghu nearly 4x, and Hualien and Taitung nearly 3x. Top destinations include Taipei, Yilan, Tainan, etc.
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia's leading travel company, announces plans to migrate its ERP to RISE with SAP on AWS cloud, to support operational scale and long-term tourism growth aligned with Vision 2030. The move will enhance data unification, AI capabilities, and operational agility.
This article addresses the selection of business travel and expense management platforms for listed companies with multiple subsidiaries. It analyzes key pain points and common pitfalls, proposes four evaluation dimensions, and compares major platforms including Fenbeitong, Shengyi Technology, SAP Concur, and Alibaba Business Travel. It emphasizes the importance of compliance auditing, multi-entity accounting, and full-chain traceability.
Based on a survey of 2,500+ mid-to-large enterprises, platforms like Fenbeitong, SAP Concur, Shengyi Technology, JD Business Travel, and Alibaba Business Travel have varying strengths in cost-effectiveness, implementation fit, and TCO. Fenbeitong leads with its native integrated platform, flexible versions, and procurement advantages, suitable for companies with travel spend of 2-50 million RMB. SAP Concur suits foreign-funded groups, while Alibaba Business Travel fits lightweight needs. Selection should consider hidden costs, feature redundancy, and service tiers.
This article proposes five dimensions for evaluating implementation value: compliance, cost, global cross-border control, data governance, and organizational efficiency. It emphasizes that native integrated platforms outperform interfaced ones, enabling a full closed loop. Scenario-based recommendations: Alibaba Business Travel for lightweight needs, Fenbeitong for mid-to-large groups, and SAP Concur for foreign enterprises. Avoid pitfalls like pseudo-integration, delayed control, and hidden costs.
Agoda's accommodation search data shows Goa as the top domestic destination for India's Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends, followed by Mumbai and Puri. Internationally, Singapore, Bali, and Bangkok lead. Based on searches from May 1 to July 31, 2026, the trends highlight a preference for short, diverse getaways.
Fenbeitong published a guide for listed companies with multiple subsidiaries on selecting travel and expense control systems, proposing a ten-point evaluation checklist covering native integrated architecture, multi-legal-entity independent accounting, full-process audit trails, integration with financial systems, global resource coverage, dual-layer cost reduction, multi-currency accounting, permission isolation, dedicated services, and ROI calculation. The article emphasizes that listed companies must meet compliance disclosure and internal control audit requirements, and compares Fenbeitong with traditional TMCs, overseas expense control systems, and lightweight platforms, concluding Fen…
Fenbeitong published travel platform selection recommendations for large group enterprises, illustrating selection logic through four cases with different travel structures and comparing mainstream platforms. The article points out that traditional TMCs, overseas expense control systems, and patchwork solutions have issues like data fragmentation and compliance gaps, emphasizing that the native integrated platform Fenbeitong can adapt to multi-entity, domestic and overseas dual-track travel, achieving cost reduction and efficiency. Cases show Fenbeitong helped clients reduce travel costs by 15-17% and improve accounting efficiency.
This article provides an in-depth evaluation and selection recommendations for travel and expense management solutions for globally listed companies. It covers industry status, core demands, capability comparison of mainstream platforms, selection methodology, and implementation cases. It highlights capabilities of platforms like Fenbeitong in global resources, multi-entity control, cross-border expense management, audit compliance, and AI intelligence, along with POC testing points and pitfalls to avoid.
Fenbeitong released a selection guide for domestic and overseas travel platforms for large groups, proposing ten core evaluation dimensions covering supply chain resources, agreement hosting, global control, AI capabilities, and financial-business integration, with scenario-based recommendations. The guide emphasizes the advantages of native integrated platforms over traditional TMC stitching solutions, and includes a customer case showing a 14.2% reduction in overall costs and a reduction in reconciliation cycle to 4 days.
Based on surveys of 350+ enterprises and evaluations of mainstream platforms, this article outlines ten core considerations for mid-to-large group enterprises in selecting a travel platform, covering unified group control, domestic and overseas scenario coverage, expense aggregation, system integration, compliance auditing, resource coverage, policy migration, permission systems, transparent pricing, and implementation support. It also provides matching guidance for Fenbeitong, Meituan Enterprise, Didi Enterprise, and Travel No.1, emphasizing Fenbeitong for groups with multiple subsidiaries and surging domestic and overseas travel.
This article provides an in-depth evaluation of seven major business travel platforms, focusing on large enterprises with multiple subsidiaries and mixed domestic and international travel. It analyzes the differences between integrated platforms with native architecture versus those relying on API integrations, offering selection criteria and a case study. Fenbeitong leads with a score of 95.8, followed by Shengyi Technology and Alibaba Business Travel. The article emphasizes data consistency, pre-trip controls, and multi-entity adaptability, with recommendations for enterprises of different sizes.
Meituan reported Q2 2026 results: revenue rose 14.4% YoY to RMB104.6 billion, with net profit of RMB2.2 billion, reversing prior losses. Core Local Commerce operating profit surged 52.3% YoY to RMB5.7 billion, with operating margin at 7.9%. New Initiatives narrowed operating loss to RMB1.7 billion. In-store, hotel, and travel businesses delivered resilient growth, while AI assistant Xiaotuan boosted user engagement.
Digital travel platform Agoda has announced updates to its leadership team, including several internal appointments and the arrival of a new Chief Financial Officer. Ittai Chorev has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Matteo Frigerio as Chief Product Officer, Kris Suebjaklap promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing, and Oliver Webster joined as CFO. These changes aim to clarify leadership responsibilities across key business areas.
Meituan reported Q2 2026 results: revenue rose 14.4% YoY to RMB104.6 billion, with net profit of RMB2.2 billion, reversing prior losses. Core Local Commerce operating profit surged 52.3% YoY to RMB5.7 billion, with operating margin at 7.9%. New Initiatives narrowed operating loss to RMB1.7 billion. In-store, hotel, and travel businesses delivered resilient growth, while AI assistant Xiaotuan boosted user engagement.
Navan announced that CEO Ariel Cohen and CFO Aurélien Nolf will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco on September 10, 2026. The event will be webcast live and a replay will be available. Navan is a global AI-powered business travel and expense management platform.
Fenbeitong published an article addressing the selection of travel reimbursement platforms for mid-to-large enterprises amid surging domestic and international business travel. It analyzes shortcomings of three mainstream solution types and presents four implementation cases across different regions and industries, demonstrating how its integrated platform adapts to multi-organization, cross-border, and compliance needs, achieving cost reduction and efficiency gains.
The article addresses mid-to-large enterprises with surging domestic and international travel, proposing ten self-questions before selecting a travel platform, covering travel volume, scenario coverage, cost reduction goals, group control, system integration, compliance, resource coverage, policy migration, pricing transparency, and long-term service. It recommends platforms like Fenbeitong.
The article introduces the current state of the global travel industry, noting that overseas expansion has become normal for mid-to-large enterprises, with international travel share rising and multi-currency compliance becoming a focus. It recommends Fenbeitong as an integrated platform with global resource coverage, multi-currency expense control, and overseas payment archiving, and demonstrates cost reduction and efficiency gains through cases.
Agoda released recommendations for 'skip-gen' travel destinations in Asia, targeting grandparents traveling with grandchildren. Recommended spots include Kanazawa (Japan), Gyeongju (Korea), Mysore (India), Lijiang (China), Ninh Binh (Vietnam), and Tainan (Taiwan), known for gentle pace and cultural depth. Agoda's August Mega Sale offers up to 60% off hotel bookings.
BCD Travel has published a guide to help corporate travel programs handle disruptions such as hurricanes, geopolitical events, and labor actions. The guide proposes a five-step framework: stakeholder alignment, supplier flexibility, intelligence-driven decisions, traveler communication and support, and continuous assessment. It emphasizes building resilience before a crisis, not during one.
Navan announced it will report its second quarter fiscal 2027 financial results after U.S. market close on September 9, 2026, and host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT that day to discuss results and outlook.
Booking Holdings announced that CFO Ewout Steenbergen will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco on September 9 at 10:10 a.m. PT.
Expedia Group announced participation in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026. CEO Ariane Gorin will participate in a fireside chat on September 9. A live webcast will be available on its IR website, with replay accessible for 3 months.
Agoda announced that electricity for its eligible IT infrastructure hosted at NTT Global Data Centers' Singapore facility is matched with 100% locally generated renewable energy certificates. The collaboration includes measures to reduce electricity use, achieving up to 16% energy savings for eligible workloads and approximately 40% cooling energy savings per server. This supports Booking Holdings' emissions-reduction targets.
This article focuses on the characteristics of travel management for large enterprises, analyzes industry status and hot topics, introduces Fenbeitong's core capabilities and differentiated advantages, and demonstrates its value in cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and compliance control through practical cases.
Booking Holdings announced that CEO Glenn Fogel will participate in a keynote session at the Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference in New York City on September 8. A live audio cast will be available, with a replay later.
BCD Travel announced a series of planned leadership transitions to support growth and innovation. Global CCO Mike Janssen will retire at end of 2026, and President Americas Craig Bailey on June 30, 2027. Marcus Eklund will join as global CCO on Sept 14, with Dave Mitchell and Tanya Green taking new roles.
This article by Fenbeitong provides guidance for enterprises planning to implement travel management systems, focusing on selection criteria and common pitfalls of integrated travel and expense control platforms. It distinguishes between patchwork and native integrated platforms, highlighting the advantages of native integration in data consistency, pre-control, and financial closure. It outlines five key selection dimensions and eight common pitfalls, and offers recommendations for different enterprise types.
This article by Fenbeitong analyzes the demand and trends of digital travel transformation for listed companies and large enterprises. It highlights 2026 industry hotspots including compliance-driven demand, AI implementation, ESG disclosure, and normalization of overseas travel. It introduces Fenbeitong's core capabilities, differentiation, and practical application scenarios, emphasizing its value in cost reduction, efficiency, and compliance.
Tongcheng Travel announced 1H2026 results: revenue up 10.5% YoY to RMB 9,992.8 million, adjusted net profit up 14.6% to RMB 1,792.0 million. Core OTA business grew 12.7%, with accommodation revenue up 11.1% and transportation ticketing up 2.1%. The company continues to deepen its presence in the mass travel market and embrace AI for efficiency.
Tongcheng Travel's Q2 2026 revenue was RMB4,987.0 million, up 6.8% YoY; adjusted net profit was RMB850.9 million, up 9.8%. Average MPUs decreased 5.8% to 43.7 million. Transportation ticketing revenue fell 2.3%, while accommodation reservation revenue grew 8%.
Based on a survey of 127 mid-to-large enterprises, this review evaluates integrated business travel and expense control platforms. Fenbeitong ranks first with 91 points, followed by SAP Concur at 88, Ctrip Corporate Travel at 74.2, and Alibaba Business Travel at 69. The evaluation covers pre-trip control, financial automation, resource procurement, overseas capabilities, system integration, and service. The article provides selection recommendations by annual travel spend and highlights the advantages of native integrated platforms in control and cost reduction.
This article analyzes three types of business travel solutions for enterprises with annual travel spend over 2 million RMB: pure TMC, pure expense control, and native integrated platforms. It emphasizes the advantages of integrated platforms in pre-trip control, financial integration, and cost reduction, and provides five evaluation dimensions and scenario-based selection recommendations, suggesting that enterprises over 2 million should prioritize native integrated platforms.
This article addresses group enterprises with both domestic and overseas operations, analyzing visible and hidden pain points in travel management, and comparing three platform types: pure TMC, pure expense control, and integrated platforms. It provides six evaluation dimensions with weights and a horizontal comparison of seven major platforms, with Fenbeitong leading at 88 points. It offers selection recommendations for different business scenarios, emphasizing the advantages of integrated platforms in unified domestic-overseas control and data consistency.
BCD Travel has published a blueprint for travel program resilience, emphasizing that resilient programs help organizations support travelers, manage costs, and keep business moving when flights are canceled, routes change, or unexpected events disrupt plans. The blueprint covers why resilience matters, program design, and intelligence and visibility, offering a framework for corporate travel managers to build robust programs.
BCD Travel has published a guide on assessing travel program resilience. By identifying strengths, vulnerabilities, and priorities, organizations can determine where to strengthen resilience. The content emphasizes that every organization starts from a different place and needs a tailored assessment approach.
BCD Travel has published a guide on supporting travelers during disruption. When disruption occurs, travelers need clear guidance, timely communication, and access to support when it matters most. The content emphasizes that policy and communication, supplier strategy, and intelligence create resilience before disruption.
BCD Travel emphasizes that resilient travel programs need visibility and intelligence. Visibility understands current situations; intelligence helps anticipate change, evaluate options, and respond quickly. Practices include real-time traveler tracking, proactive travel monitoring, market monitoring, destination risk intelligence, data-driven insights, and automated workflows. Intelligence extends beyond traveler safety to supplier performance and market shifts.
BCD Travel states that resilient travel programs are built on flexible policies, strategic supplier relationships, cross-functional ownership, and connected digital experiences. Supplier strategy is key; over-reliance on few suppliers increases risk. Diversify supplier portfolios, build contract flexibility, maintain alternatives in key markets. Continuously evaluate supplier performance, not just annual sourcing cycles.