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Jan 15Thu
  1. OAG Pressroom

    OAG Megahubs 2026: Istanbul Airport Tops Global Connectivity Ranking for First Time

    OAG published Megahubs 2026, ranking the world's most internationally connected airports. Istanbul Airport (IST) takes first place globally for the first time, with connections to 337 destinations; Turkish Airlines operates 80% of flights there. London Heathrow (LHR) moves into second place, though potential connections on the busiest day fell 6% year-on-year, partly reflecting ongoing Middle East schedule disruption. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) holds third, and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) retains fourth and remains Asia's most connected airport, with destinations rising to 154. Chicago O'Hare (ORD) rises to fifth, with potential connections up 9.8% and destinations expanding from 297 to 308. Asia Paci…

Jan 14Wed
  1. Perk Press Releases

    Perk Launches AI-Powered Events Solution for Team Event Planning

    Perk (formerly TravelPerk) launched Perk Events, an AI-powered module automating the full team event planning lifecycle, from venue selection to travel, attendee management, and communication, supporting events from 9 to 5,000 people. Perk's research found 71% of employees have helped plan team events, with 50% doing so outside their core responsibilities; top pain points were venue sourcing, budget approvals, and travel coordination (39%, 39%, 37%). Forrester Consulting research commissioned by Perk shows 57% of companies have minimally or non-automated event processes.

Jan 12Mon
  1. ACI World RSS

    ACI World welcomes Munich Airport CEO as its new Chair

    Airports Council International (ACI) World announced that Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, has been elected Chair of the World Governing Board for the 2026-2027 term, succeeding Candace McGraw. Lammers brings over 25 years of global aviation experience, having served as ACI EUROPE President and led Munich Airport.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Comoros

    The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Comoros, maintaining a Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" rating due to crime, unrest, and health risks. There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros, and consular services for U.S. citizens are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar. Petty crime is common, piracy has been reported at sea, and protests occur spontaneously, mostly in Moroni, with some turning violent. Healthcare, including ambulance services, is limited in Moroni and very limited in rural areas, where medical evacuation is often needed for significant injuries and illnesses.

  3. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Updates Comoros Advisory, Adds Health Risk Indicator

    The U.S. Department of State updated its Comoros travel advisory, keeping the Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" rating unchanged while adding a "health" risk indicator and updating the advisory summary. Reasons remain crime, unrest, and health. There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros; consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar. Guidance includes avoiding demonstrations and crowds, having evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance, purchasing medical evacuation insurance, and carrying prescription medication in original packaging with enough supply for the trip.

Jan 8Thu
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Equatorial Guinea Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its travel advice for Equatorial Guinea, with the latest update covering information on commercial disputes on the Safety and Security page. The advice remains current as of September 8, 2026, and was updated on January 8, 2026. The FCDO notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises researching destinations and obtaining appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities, and emergency expenses.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Issues Level 1 Travel Advisory for Czechia

    The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 1 "Exercise Normal Precautions" travel advisory for Czechia. Czechia is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty crime such as pickpocketing, especially in tourist areas and on public transportation. The advisory advises following local laws and guidance from Czech authorities.

  3. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus and ICAO Sign MoU to Advance Air Transport Digital Transformation

    Amadeus and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding in support of ICAO's "No Country Left Behind" (NCLB) goal. The partnership seeks to enhance States' capacity to adopt advanced digital technologies that improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of international air transport systems. Focus areas include capacity-building and technical assistance to states, promoting biometrics interoperability consistent with ICAO Doc 9303 and the TRIP Roadmap, and training programs on digital identity and biometrics. Initial NCLB deliverables are expected in the first half of 2026.

Jan 7Wed
  1. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Benin

    The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory for Benin due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Areas bordering Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Nigerian states of Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara are Level 4 "Do Not Travel." U.S. government employees may not travel to Alibori, Atacora, and areas around Parakou without Ambassador approval. Safety risks prevent emergency consular services in the identified border areas.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Updates Benin Advisory, Adds Unrest Risk Indicator

    The U.S. Department of State updated its Benin travel advisory, keeping the Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" rating unchanged while adding an "unrest" risk indicator and updating the advisory summary. Reasons remain unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Areas bordering Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Nigerian states of Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara are Level 4 "Do Not Travel." Military activity and civil unrest may lead to road and land border closures and impact operations at Cotonou International Airport.

  3. Amadeus Newsroom

    Lufthansa Group and Amadeus Partner on Retail Transformation

    Lufthansa Group selected Amadeus as a key technology provider, with nine group airlines planning to adopt Amadeus Nevio's AI-native modular solutions for personalized retailing, Order, and Delivery Management. The approach aims to enable a single Order view and improved servicing throughout the journey. Lufthansa Group is expected to become the first airline group to adopt Amadeus Delivery Management, which includes capabilities such as a digital Journey Pass and fulfilment tracking.

Jan 5Mon
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates St Kitts and Nevis Travel Advice: Electronic Travel Authorisation Added

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for St Kitts and Nevis, with the latest update on 5 January 2026 and still current as of 8 September 2026. The update adds information on the 'Entry requirements' page that all visitors to St Kitts and Nevis must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel. The FCDO also notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises travellers to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Raises Grenada Advisory to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

    The U.S. Department of State raised the travel advisory for Grenada to Level 2 and added a 'crime' risk indicator, removed previously listed areas of increased risk, and updated the advisory summary. It advises exercising increased caution in Grenada due to risk of crime. Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada; American citizens have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape, and in some cases have been killed. Police response times may not be as fast as one might expect in the United States. The advisory also includes specific guidance such as not physically resisting a robbery, using caution when walking or driving at night, keeping a low profile, staying aware of sur…

Dec 30Tue
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    UK FCDO Updates Guyana Travel Advice: Health Risks and Healthcare Information

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Guyana, with the latest update on 30 December 2025 and still current as of 8 September 2026. The update concerns information on health risks and healthcare in Guyana, on the 'Health' page. The FCDO also notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe, advises reading all advice in the guide, and advises travellers to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

Dec 29Mon
  1. US Travel Advisories

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

    The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Russia due to terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks, and says 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 personnel, and all U.S. consulates in Russia have suspended operations, including consular services. The advisory cites a high risk of wrongful detention, dual-nationality issues, demonstrations, monitoring of electronic devices, U.S. credit and debit cards no longer working in Russia due to…

  2. 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…

  3. 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.