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Apr 27Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Automation Helps Higher Education Build a Culture of Compliance

    SAP Concur published an article on how colleges and universities can improve compliance through automated travel and expense management. Research shows 63% of organizations cite time wasted on audits due to non-compliance, 64% of higher education institutions take over 60 days to process vendor payments, and 37% of expense reports are still manually audited. Automated tools can identify non-compliant transactions early, reduce audit workload, and protect institutional funds.

Apr 24Fri
  1. JTB Group Newsroom

    JTB Announces Change of President

    JTB Corp. announced that AOMI Tomo, current Managing Executive Officer, will become President and CEO effective June 30, 2026. Current President YAMAKITA Eijiro will become Chairperson, and current Chairman TAKAHASHI Hiroyuki will become Advisor. Aomi previously led JTB Americas, strengthening MICE and business travel through M&A.

Apr 23Thu
Apr 22Wed
  1. Travelport Flights API Release Notes

    Travelport Flights API Release Notes: New Split Ticketing Identifier and More

    Travelport released updates to its Flights API for 2026, covering both GDS and NDC content. Key features include a unique identifier for split ticketing in AirPrice responses (appending _PC), support for requesting mixed cabins per leg, new Premium Flex Search (flexible dates and PCCs), and NDC bundled offers and disruption handling. These updates aim to enhance booking flexibility and operational efficiency.

Apr 21Tue
  3. SAP Concur Blog

    Reimbursable Expenses: What They Are and How to Categorize Them

    SAP Concur article explains reimbursable expenses definition and main categories: transportation/travel, meals/entertainment, office supplies, professional development, communications, etc. Emphasizes proper categorization for compliance, financial reporting, taxes, and employee satisfaction, and recommends automation platforms like SAP Concur for smart categorization and policy enforcement.

  5. SAP Concur Blog

    A Common Culprit Behind Budget Waste: Miscellaneous Expenses

    SAP Concur article explores miscellaneous expenses definition, misuse risks (compliance, budgeting, fraud), and best practices. Emphasizes that misc expenses may mask waste and compliance issues, recommending clear boundaries, regular reviews, increased documentation, automated flagging, and employee training. SAP Concur offers smart categorization and policy enforcement.

Apr 20Mon
  1. Ctrip Corporate Travel Thinktank News

    Ctrip Corporate Travel Launches AI Open Platform to Build Business Travel AI Ecosystem

    Ctrip Corporate Travel officially launched its AI Open Platform, modularizing and standardizing AI capabilities through an MCP open system for customers and partners. The platform offers three-tier open architecture (standard, advanced, custom) covering information queries, resource recommendations, itinerary planning. Claimed improvements: booking efficiency +85%, compliance accuracy 90%, cost reduction 15%.

Apr 16Thu
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Aeropuertos Mexicanos and Amadeus Strengthen Partnership to Deploy ACUS at Saltillo Airport

    During Routes Americas 2026, Aeropuertos Mexicanos (AME) and Amadeus reaffirmed their commitment to implement the ACUS (Airport Cloud Use Service) system at Saltillo International Airport (SLW). AME's other airports already use ACUS, which has improved operational efficiency and passenger experience. The collaboration aims to modernize Saltillo and support its growth.

Apr 15Wed
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Report: AI, Wellbeing, and Sustainability Redefine Travel Value

    Amadeus released the Travel Dreams 2026 report, based on surveys of 6,000 travelers and 500 hoteliers. It finds travelers increasingly use travel as a mental health reset, with 41% aspiring to return with a calmer nervous system. Hotels can generate an additional US$1 million annually by retailing personalized attributes like early check-in/late check-out. Sustainability is a key differentiator, with travelers willing to pay an average 11.7% premium for eco-friendly hotels. AI investment is accelerating, but travelers still value human touch.

Apr 14Tue
  1. ACI World RSS

    ACI World Reveals 2025 Rankings of the World's Busiest Airports

    ACI World published its 2025 rankings of the world's busiest airports on 14 April 2026. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retained the top spot for total passengers with 106.3 million, followed by Dubai International and Tokyo Haneda; Chicago O'Hare ranked first for aircraft movements. Global total passengers are estimated at 9.8 billion in 2025, up 3.6% year over year; international passengers reached 4.0 billion, up 5.9%; air cargo rose 2.9% to almost 128.9 million metric tonnes. Shanghai Pudong posted the biggest jump in the top 10, rising from 10th to 5th.

Apr 13Mon
  1. US Travel Advisories

    Trinidad and Tobago Travel Advisory: Level 3, Reconsider Travel (Update)

    The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, maintaining Level 3 but removing the 'kidnapping' indicator and adding an area of increased risk. The government declared a State of Emergency on March 2, 2026, allowing police to arrest suspects, search properties, and suspend bail. Violent crime has dropped since 2024 but remains a challenge. U.S. employees are restricted from several areas in Port of Spain. Rural healthcare is limited.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    Trinidad and Tobago Travel Advisory: Level 3, Reconsider Travel

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago due to crime, health, and terrorism risks. The government declared a nationwide State of Emergency on March 2, 2026, allowing police to arrest suspects, search properties, and suspend bail. No curfews or gathering restrictions currently. Violent crime has dropped since 2024 but remains a challenge. U.S. employees are restricted from certain areas in Port of Spain. Rural healthcare is limited.

Apr 10Fri
  3. Travelport Flights API Release Notes

    Travelport adds Travel Agency Service Fee to PNR

    Travelport's TripServices Flights API release AirReservation 26.11.14W supports adding Travel Agency Service Fees (TASF) to a PNR. TASFs are fees charged by travel agencies to customers for the professional services they provide, separate from the airline ticket price. This feature applies to GDS only.

Apr 9Thu
  1. US Travel Advisories

    Oman Travel Advisory: Level 3, Reconsider Travel

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Oman, advising travelers to reconsider travel due to terrorism and armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk, with the Yemen border area under a Level 4 do-not-travel advisory. On March 13, 2026, the Department ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave Oman due to safety risks. Since the onset of U.S.-Iran hostilities on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.

Apr 8Wed
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer Becomes Saudi Arabia's First ChatGPT-Integrated Travel App

    Almosafer, Saudi Arabia's leading travel company, has launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first Saudi app to offer consumer services through OpenAI's global AI interface. Users can access over 1.5 million hotels via Arabic or English dialogue, receive personalized recommendations, and build multi-city itineraries. This move transforms travel planning from manual search to natural conversation, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's digital transformation.

  2. Travelport Flights API Release Notes

    Travelport Flights API Update: NDC Bundled Offers and Flex Search Enhancements

    Travelport has released updates to its Flights API, including NDC enhancements such as Air Canada Flight Pass payment, bundled ancillary offers, and disruption handling flows. For GDS, new features include Premium Flex Search with multi-PCC and flexible date search, and mixed cabin requests per leg. These updates aim to improve search and booking flexibility, directly impacting travel agencies and corporate travel management.

  3. US Travel Advisories

    Luxembourg Travel Advisory: Level 1, Northern Areas Elevated Due to Unexploded Ordnance

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Luxembourg overall, but parts of the north and east are elevated to Level 2 due to unexploded ordnance from World Wars I and II. These unmarked areas are often found on farms and rural construction zones, particularly where the Battle of the Bulge took place. Luxembourg's explosive ordnance teams are working to clear them, but travelers should exercise increased caution.

Apr 2Thu
  1. US Travel Advisories

    Costa Rica Travel Advisory: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution Due to Crime

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Costa Rica due to crime. Petty crime is common, and violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault, also affects tourists. Travelers are advised to stay aware, avoid walking alone on poorly lit beaches or streets, not physically resist robbery attempts, and avoid displaying signs of wealth.

Apr 1Wed
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    Hong Kong Travel Advice Update: Dual Nationality and E-cigarette Rules

    The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Hong Kong, covering dual nationality, e-cigarettes, and illegal drugs including CBD. Hong Kong does not recognize dual nationality and does not recognize BN(O) passports as valid travel documents. If you hold both British and Chinese nationality, local authorities may treat you solely as a Chinese citizen, and the British Consulate-General may not be able to offer consular assistance. Additionally, e-cigarettes and CBD may be subject to legal restrictions.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Transparency Now Defines Public Trust in Regulated Industries

    A SAP Concur blog post discusses the importance of transparency in regulated industries, noting that cybersecurity has become the top external concern for finance leaders. It emphasizes that fragmented data and manual processes weaken accountability and increase risk. Leading organizations build trust through real-time visibility, policy enforcement, and audit readiness. The post also mentions the average data breach cost of $4.4 million, highlighting the financial impact of visibility gaps.

  4. Booking Holdings IR News

    Booking Holdings Appoints Former NXP CEO to Board of Directors

    Booking Holdings has announced the appointment of Kurt Sievers, former CEO of NXP Semiconductors, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Sievers brings extensive experience in technology, mobility, and global consumer markets, having led major initiatives including the NXP-Freescale merger. Director Lynn Radakovich will retire after the annual meeting in June.

Mar 31Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Survey: The Business Travel Opportunity Gap

    A survey commissioned by SAP Concur reveals that business travel is crucial for career growth, but access is uneven. 51% of U.S. adults traveled for work in the past year, with 20% being frequent travelers. 76% believe business travel opens up opportunities, but younger and lower-income groups feel it is out of reach. Frequent travelers enjoy more premium experiences but also face operational strains like expense reporting hassles.

  2. ACI World RSS

    ACI World Opens Submissions for 2026 Airport Innovation Awards

    ACI World opened submissions for the 2026 ACI World Airport Innovation Awards on 31 March 2026, inviting airports worldwide to showcase innovation in passenger experience, operations and sustainability. Now in its sixth year, the awards cover four categories: passenger-related processes, operations and installations management, individual innovation leadership, and airports handling 5 million passengers or fewer annually. Submissions close on 16 June 2026 and will be judged by an international expert panel; winners and top-five finalists per category will be announced at the ACI Airports Innovate event in Barcelona from 23 to 25 November 2026.

Mar 30Mon
  2. SAP Concur Blog

    2026 Fraud Report: What's Driving the Confidence Gap

    The Finance Leaders' Fraud Report 2026, published by IFOL and sponsored by SAP Concur, reveals only 22% of finance leaders feel well protected, down from 32% last year. Fraud is harder to detect, AI adoption is insufficient, and training is lacking. 62% of organizations experienced fraud losses in the past three years.