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Dec 29Mon
  1. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Updates Russia Advisory Summary: Level 4 'Do Not Travel' Maintained

    The U.S. State Department updated the advisory summary for Russia with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators; it remains Level 4 'Do Not Travel'. The advisory says do not travel to Russia due to the danger associated with the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine, the risk of harassment or wrongful detention by Russian security officials, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, and the possibility of terrorism, and that U.S. citizens in Russia should leave immediately. The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside Moscow; the U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced staff, the Russian government has restricted travel for embassy per…

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department: Belarus Level 4 'Do Not Travel'

    The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Belarus due to unrest and other risks. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to help detained U.S. citizens; consular access may not be granted, and arbitrary detention with no contact with the outside world is possible. On 28 February 2022 the department ordered the departure of U.S. government employees and suspended operations at U.S. Embassy Minsk, with no consular services, routine or emergency, until further notice. Belarus does not recognise dual nationality, has blocked U.S. consular officers from visiting detained dual nationals, prevented dual nationals from departing, and in some cases forced t…

Dec 25Thu
  1. Ctrip Corporate Travel Thinktank News

    Ctrip Corporate Travel Launches 'Zhaocaitong' to Upgrade Negotiated Hotel Procurement

    Ctrip Corporate Travel launched 'Zhaocaitong', a one-stop intelligent procurement and management platform for corporate negotiated resources, offering corporate clients a full-chain solution covering procurement analysis, performance monitoring and data review. The platform has five core modules: intelligent hotel recommendations, precise procurement, online contracting, performance monitoring and insight analysis. Data from Ctrip Corporate Travel's travel report platform shows companies can save about 19% of travel costs on average by signing tripartite negotiated rates; companies can select hotels to sign negotiated rates based on their needs, with potential cost optimisation of 10%-25%.…

Dec 22Mon
  1. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Updates Belarus Advisory Summary: Level 4 'Do Not Travel' Maintained

    The U.S. State Department updated the Belarus advisory summary with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators; it remains Level 4 'Do Not Travel'. The advisory says do not travel to Belarus due to the risk of harassment by Belarusian security officials, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential for civil unrest, and danger associated with its continued support of Russia's war against Ukraine. The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to help detained U.S. citizens; consular access may not be granted, and arbitrary detention with no contact with the outside world is possible. On 28 February 2022 the department ordered the departure of U.S. government employees…

Dec 19Fri
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Renews Yemen Level 4 Travel Advisory, Risk Indicators Unchanged

    The U.S. Department of State renewed its travel advisory for Yemen on December 19, 2025, maintaining Level 4: Do Not Travel, with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators and only the advisory summary updated. The advisory cites terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping and landmines as the main threats, and states that U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended operations in February 2015, and the U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Keeps Yemen at Level 4: Do Not Travel

    The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Yemen, maintaining the highest Level 4: Do Not Travel. The advisory cites terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping and landmines as the main threats, and states that U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended operations in February 2015, and the U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen.

Dec 18Thu
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Launches Machine-Learning Filter to Cut Unproductive NDC Search Traffic

    Amadeus has made available Advanced Airline Profile within the Amadeus Travel Platform, a machine-learning-powered filtering solution that removes irrelevant requests from travel sellers before polling airline systems. As NDC search volumes grow, airline systems are increasingly overwhelmed, leading some carriers to scale back NDC ambitions or impose look-to-book limits on travel agencies. Early results show unproductive traffic reduced by up to more than 70%, depending on the airline profile, without compromising offer quality. Deployment is underway across all Amadeus NDC airlines and is expected to be fully finalized by Q1 2026.

Dec 17Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Named G2 Winter 2026 Leader in Enterprise Travel and Expense Management

    SAP Concur announced that its travel and expense management product has again been recognized as a 2026 G2 Best Software Award winner in Enterprise Travel and Expense Management, and earned multiple Leader designations across small-business, mid-market and enterprise categories. G2's quarterly Grid Reports are powered entirely by real, verified user feedback. SAP Concur said the recognition reflects continued customer confidence in its product's integration, ease of use and performance at scale.

  2. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Data: Tromso, Norway Tops Holiday Hotel Occupancy as Global Rates Rise 7% Year-on-Year

    Amadeus Demand360 data as of December 4, 2025 shows global holiday hotel occupancy up a modest 0.5% from 2024, with room rates up 7% year-on-year. Tromso, Norway tops the list at 93% occupancy, followed by Aruba (89%), Queenstown, New Zealand (86%) and Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam (83%). Curacao saw the biggest year-on-year occupancy increase among the top 10 destinations (11%). Waikoloa, Hawaii achieved the highest average daily rate (ADR) among the top ten most occupied regions at $942; Guanacaste, Costa Rica averaged over $2,600; and Cairns, Australia had the lowest ADR of the top ten at $286. Global hotel revenue over the holiday period is predicted to reach $7.4 billion, with New York alon…

Dec 16Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Survey: 78% of Travel Managers Expect 2025 Budget Growth

    SAP Concur's Global Business Travel Survey polled 700 travel managers across seven markets from April 30 to May 12, 2025. 78% expected their company's 2025 travel budget to increase, versus only 7% expecting a decrease, with Canada at 92%. 69% said budgets do not reflect how important business travel is to success, and 67% said company leaders undervalue their role. 43% of travel managers said they have the most influence over travel program changes, while 41% named the CFO. 99% said their company has updated, is updating, or is considering updating travel policies or training to protect employee data from cyber threats; 99% would be comfortable with travelers using AI for booking, rebookin…

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: AI-Generated Receipts Challenge Human Audits, Verify Detection 18x Higher

    SAP Concur says AI-generated receipts are evading traditional human audits because they are visually realistic and can have metadata stripped or faked. Its AI-powered auditing solution Verify has helped customers identify thousands of AI-generated receipts, with a detection rate roughly 18 times higher than earlier checks focused only on known online receipt generators. Chris Juneau, senior vice president and head of Product Marketing at SAP Concur, said about 1% of reviewed receipts have been flagged as potentially AI-generated, created by tools including ChatGPT, Gemini and Stable Diffusion, and that AI is not increasing the frequency of expense fraud but changing how it occurs. With near…

  3. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur vs Workday: Better Travel and Expense Management

    SAP Concur and Workday have different priorities in T&E management. Concur is purpose-built for global travel, expense, and compliance, offering end-to-end visibility and proactive compliance. User reviews show higher satisfaction for Concur in bank/credit card integration and currency conversion. Concur users save an average of $777K annually and see 32% higher compliance.

  4. Amadeus Newsroom

    TUI Airline to Be Launch Customer for Amadeus' Navitaire Stratos

    Navitaire, an Amadeus company, announced that TUI Airline, one of Europe's leading leisure airline groups, will be a launch customer for Navitaire Stratos, its next-generation retailing portfolio built for low-cost and hybrid airlines. Stratos covers product, offer, cart, order and traveler management, is aligned with IATA Offer and Order standards, and is built on a flexible, cloud-native technology stack with an open architecture and AI capabilities. New functionality includes a modern shopping cart that lets travelers search offers, save selections and return later to complete orders with up-to-date pricing, plus personalized recommendations and access to third-party services such as car…

  5. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates Benin Travel Advice: Expands High-Risk Area Warnings

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Benin, now advising against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of the Alibori and Atacora departments. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to other parts of Benin, including Parc du W National Park, Pendjari National Park, and areas within 5km of the Burkina Faso border. The advice notes that travel insurance may be invalidated if travel goes against FCDO guidance.

  6. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates Togo Travel Advice: Expands Savanes Region Warning

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Togo, now advising against all travel to within 30km of the border with Burkina Faso, except for the city of Dapaong and the N1 highway leading to it from the south. The FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the Savanes Region. The advice notes that travel insurance may be invalidated if travel goes against FCDO guidance.

Dec 15Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Releases 2026 CFO Guide: Integrating Systems and Travel Expense Management

    SAP Concur has released a 2026 leadership guide for CFOs, citing its trends research that forecasting agility is a top priority for finance leaders, while many teams still struggle with slow visibility and manual processes. The research shows 57% of finance leaders say they play an active role in shaping organizational strategy, but only 19% of CFOs have full confidence in their finance data. The article recommends a connected platform unifying travel, expense, and invoice data to improve compliance and decision-making.

  2. Ctrip Corporate Travel Thinktank News

    Ctrip Corporate Travel and DerbySoft Complete Phase One of Corporate RFP Solution

    On December 15, 2025, Ctrip Corporate Travel and DerbySoft announced completion of phase one of a new corporate travel RFP (negotiated-rate sourcing) solution and signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The solution uses travel data visualization and intelligent analysis to automatically recommend target cities and hotels. Companies and hotel suppliers can log in through Ctrip Corporate Travel's existing entry point to view and handle quotes, while the system is deeply connected with a ticketing platform to synchronize and track RFP status in real time. The new architecture allows RFP setup and hotel configuration to be completed within one working day, with a hotel response rate of 99.7%…

  3. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Updates Cabo Verde Travel Advisory: Increased Crime Risk in Praia

    The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Cabo Verde, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions, but designating Praia as Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to increased crime risk, including petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, as well as violent crime like mugging, armed robbery, and assault. The advisory summary was updated, advising travelers to exercise caution at night, avoid displaying wealth, and recommending travel insurance.

Dec 11Thu
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates Macao Travel Advice: Dual Nationality Entry Requirements

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Macao, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK. Macao does not recognise dual nationality; those with both British and Chinese nationality may be treated as Chinese citizens by local authorities, even if entering on a full British citizen passport. In such cases, the British Consulate-General may not be able to offer consular help. Those who have formally renounced Chinese citizenship should carry evidence of doing so.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Updates Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory: Adjusts Risk Indicators

    The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Guinea-Bissau, maintaining Level 3: Reconsider Travel, but removing the 'Crime' indicator and adding the 'Other' indicator. The advisory summary was updated. Risks include unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines. There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau; consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. The country has experienced decades of political instability, including political unrest in November 2025. Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout the country, with the greatest risk in Bafata, Oio, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali.

  3. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Issues Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory: Level 3 Reconsider Travel

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Guinea-Bissau, maintaining Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines. There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau, and the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services; consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. The country has experienced decades of political instability, including political unrest in November 2025. Health infrastructure is inadequate, and landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout the country, with the greatest risk in Bafata, Oio, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali.

  4. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Issues Liberia Travel Advisory: Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Liberia, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, unrest, and health risks. Violent crime such as armed robbery is common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches, and local police lack resources to respond effectively. Demonstrations occur regularly and may result in violence or tear gas, disrupting transportation and essential services. Liberia's health infrastructure is inadequate, with limited medical services. U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital or between counties after dark, except for travel to and from Roberts International Airport.

  5. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Updates Liberia Travel Advisory: Adds Health Risk Indicator

    The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Liberia, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, but adding a 'health' risk indicator. The advisory summary was updated. Risks include crime, unrest, and health. Violent crime such as armed robbery is common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches, and local police lack resources to respond effectively. Demonstrations occur regularly and may result in violence or tear gas. Liberia's health infrastructure is inadequate, with limited medical services. U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital or between counties after dark, except for travel to and from Roberts International…

  6. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Issues Syria Travel Advisory: Level 4 Do Not Travel

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Syria, maintaining Level 4: Do Not Travel due to risks of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict. The U.S. suspended embassy operations in Syria in 2012, with the Czech Republic serving as protecting power. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency or routine consular services. Syria has experienced active armed conflict since 2011, with no part of the country safe from violence. Terrorism, kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, and aerial bombardment pose significant risks. The FAA has issued a NOTAM and SFAR, and the U.S. Coast Guard determined Syrian ports lack effective anti-terrorism measur…

Dec 10Wed
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO advises against all travel to Haiti

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation. There are currently no British consular officials in Haiti, and consular assistance is severely limited and cannot be delivered in person there. British nationals may access consular services at the UK diplomatic mission in the Dominican Republic. Those who travel or stay against FCDO advice should avoid crowds and public events and take appropriate security precautions.

  2. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Guinea-Bissau travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Guinea-Bissau travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  3. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Guadeloupe travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Guadeloupe travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  4. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Grenada travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Grenada travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  5. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Monaco travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Monaco travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  6. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Moldova

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to parts of Moldova, including Transnistria, which is outside the control of the Moldovan government. There is widespread military activity in Ukraine, including close to some Moldovan borders, and the FCDO's ability to offer support is extremely limited. The Government of Moldova announced an energy state of emergency on 16 December 2024 linked to the cut-off of gas supplies on 1 January 2025, and managed power blackouts may occur. Travelling against FCDO advice could invalidate travel insurance.

  7. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  8. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Comoros travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Comoros travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  10. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Mayotte travel advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its Mayotte travel advice, with the latest change covering entry requirements for dual nationals returning to the UK. The advice states that no travel can be guaranteed safe and directs travellers to read the full guide, with additional guidance for women travellers, disability and travel abroad, LGBT+ travellers, solo and independent travel, and volunteering and adventure travel. Those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  11. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Martinique Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Martinique, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  12. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Gabon Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for Gabon, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  13. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates French Polynesia Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for French Polynesia, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  14. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates French Guiana Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for French Guiana, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  15. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates São Tomé and Príncipe Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice covers warnings and insurance, before-you-travel guidance, and travel insurance, noting that no travel can be guaranteed safe.

  16. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates San Marino Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published travel advice for San Marino, still current as of 8 September 2026 and last updated on 10 December 2025, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK (see the 'Entry requirements' page). The advice notes that entering San Marino requires travelling through Italy and recommends reading Italy travel advice, while also covering warnings, insurance and travel insurance.