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Dec 3Wed
  1. Ctrip Corporate Travel Thinktank News

    Ctrip Corporate Travel Launches AI Travel Assistant 'Chengxingtu'

    Ctrip Corporate Travel CTO Weng Jie said at the 2025 partner conference that the company invests over 100 million yuan annually in system stability, continuously updates industry certifications for information security, and maintains 24/7 emergency response. Its AI travel assistant 'Chengxingtu' is built on the joint iteration of 'computing power + algorithms + knowledge,' rooted in Ctrip's extensive travel and business travel knowledge base, aiming to provide business travel insights beyond general large models.

Dec 2Tue
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    TAP Air Portugal and Amadeus Expand NDC Distribution Agreement

    TAP Air Portugal and Amadeus signed an expanded agreement to make TAP's NDC content available through the Amadeus Travel Platform. Travel sellers and corporations globally will be able to access TAP's enhanced range of fares, bundles, and dynamic offers. The agreement builds on a longstanding partnership and aims to drive industry transformation and operational efficiency.

Dec 1Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    MediaKind Shares SAP Concur Implementation and Adoption Experience

    MediaKind's Corporate Travel and Expense Manager Amber Lee shared her journey from Concur skeptic to champion on the SAP Concur Conversations podcast. She emphasized leading with empathy and context to drive adoption, empowering users by helping them understand the reasons behind policies to improve compliance, and community as a critical but underrated tool. She has over 15 years of experience driving user adoption.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    How Traveler-Centric Design Is Reshaping Business Travel

    On the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, Chloe Carver, Head of Corporate Travel Consulting at Acquis Consulting Group, shared how to build a traveler-centric travel program. She recommends policies that guide behavior rather than control it, treating implementation as a key transformation opportunity, and prioritizing traveler experience as the foundation of compliance. Host Jeanne Dion emphasized that organizations should not undermine their values through over-regulation.

  3. Perk Press Releases

    Perk Becomes Official Work Automation Partner of the Future Audi F1 Team

    Perk (formerly TravelPerk), a travel and spend management platform, signed a multi-year partnership to become the Official Work Automation Partner of the future Audi F1 Team. Perk will use its AI-powered platform to automate manual tasks such as travel bookings, expense management and invoice processing, supporting the team's complex operations across 24 race destinations on five continents. Perk branding will appear on designated team assets and trackside environments. Perk serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide.

  4. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Updates Senegal Travel Advisory: Level 1 Overall, Level 2 for Casamance

    The U.S. Department of State updated the advisory summary for Senegal with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. The country remains at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), while the Casamance region is at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime and landmines. U.S. embassy personnel may only travel in Casamance on main roads and during daylight hours. Separatist rebel groups operate in the region and bandits sometimes commit armed robbery; landmines and unexploded ordnance from prior conflicts exist primarily in border and rural areas, and their locations are often unknown, unmarked or hard to recognize.

Nov 28Fri
  1. Ekuaibao News

    Ekuaibao's AI Approval Wins Huxiu 2025 'GenAI Top Implementation Company' Enterprise Operations Awa…

    Ekuaibao won the 'Enterprise Operations' award in the Huxiu Think Tank 2025 'GenAI Top Implementation Company' selection with its 'finance scenarios + AI' full-chain solution. The selection draws on a library of over 200 industry cases and is judged by more than 100 CIOs and technology experts. Ekuaibao offers aggregated business travel, expense control and reimbursement, payment and collection management, financial analysis and electronic accounting archives, and has launched AI Agent products including an AI approval assistant, AI form-filling assistant and AI itinerary assistant. Its AI approval assistant is said to cut average approval time per document to within 2 minutes, improve time…

Nov 26Wed
  1. ACI World RSS

    ACI World and Amadeus Announce 2025 Airport Innovation Awards

    ACI World and Amadeus announced the winners of the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards at Airports Innovate 2025 in Busan, Republic of Korea, recognizing airports for advances in digital transformation, data-driven operations, identity-enabled self-service, and sustainable climate-smart terminals. Winners include Kempegowda International Airport for biometric baggage drop and Queen Alia International Airport for smart cleaning.

Nov 25Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Reviews 2025 Business Travel Trends: Price Volatility, AI Adoption and NDC Complexity

    Based on interviews with five corporate travel leaders, SAP Concur summarizes 2025 business travel trends and challenges. Economic and regulatory uncertainty led to unpredictable flight and lodging prices in some markets and tighter budgets; organizations used automation and AI to improve spending visibility, with Michigan State University identifying about 500 hotel nights eligible for tax reimbursement using booking and reporting tools. Communication and relationship-building were seen as essential, including collaboration with HR, finance, suppliers and TMCs. Sustainability, virtual payment cards and NDC remained priorities, with virtual cards facing rising costs and digital wallet incom…

  2. Tongcheng News Center

    Tongcheng Travel Q3 Results: Core OTA Up 14.9%, Wanda Hotel Management Acquired

    Tongcheng Travel released a press release on its Q3 2025 results: revenue rose 10.4% year-on-year to RMB5.509 billion and adjusted net profit rose 16.5% to RMB1.060 billion. Core OTA revenue rose 14.9% to RMB4.609 billion, with accommodation reservations up 14.7%, transportation ticketing up 9.0% and other businesses up 34.9%. Average MPUs rose 2.8% to 47.7 million, APUs rose 8.8% to 252.9 million, and twelve-month accumulated travelers served surpassed 2 billion. The company completed the acquisition of Wanda Hotel Management (Hong Kong) on October 16, with nearly 3,000 hotels in operation under its hotel management platform and 1,500 in the pipeline.

  3. Tongcheng Financials

    Tongcheng Travel Q3 2025 Revenue Up 10.4% to RMB5.509 Billion

    Tongcheng Travel reported unaudited Q3 2025 results: revenue rose 10.4% year-on-year to RMB5.509 billion, adjusted EBITDA rose 14.5% to RMB1.510 billion, and adjusted net profit rose 16.5% to RMB1.060 billion. Average MPUs rose 2.8% to 47.7 million, APUs rose 8.8% to 252.9 million, and twelve-month accumulated travelers served rose 7.3% to 2.019 billion. Core OTA revenue rose 14.9%, with accommodation reservations up 14.7%, transportation ticketing up 9.0% and other businesses up 34.9%; tourism revenue fell 8.0%, mainly due to safety concerns about travel to Southeast Asia. The company completed the acquisition of Wanda Hotel Management (Hong Kong) in October.

  4. Almosafer Corporate News

    BSF and Almosafer Launch Co-Branded Visa Credit Card with Up to 20% Travel Points

    Saudi financial institution BSF partnered with Middle East travel brand Almosafer to launch the BSF Almosafer Visa Credit Card. The card offers up to 20% Almosafer Points on travel bookings, 5% back in points on shopping and dining, 0% foreign exchange fees on international transactions, and an annual fee waived for the first year. Each point equals one Saudi Riyal, with no blackout dates for redeeming flights, hotel stays or activities. The card is available in Visa Signature and Visa Infinite variants and can be applied for via the BSF mobile app.

  5. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Updates Taiwan Travel Advisory: Level 1 Normal Precautions Maintained

    The U.S. Department of State updated the Taiwan travel advisory summary with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The advisory notes a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding and extreme heat. It also mentions enrolling in STEP for updates and alerts from the American Institute in Taiwan, and reviewing the OSAC security report and CDC travel health information.

  6. Alibaba Group News

    Alibaba Reports September Quarter 2025 Results: Strong AI Cloud Growth

    Alibaba Group announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025: revenue grew 5% YoY to RMB 247.795 billion, adjusted EBITA decreased 78% YoY to RMB 9.073 billion, mainly due to investments in instant retail, user experience, and technology. Cloud Intelligence Group revenue grew 34% YoY, with AI-related product revenue achieving triple-digit growth for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Nov 24Mon
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA Annual Safety Conference: Complacency Is Biggest European Aviation Safety Risk, Rule Simplific…

    At its 2025 Annual Safety Conference in Copenhagen, EASA said the biggest risk to European aviation safety is complacency arising from the industry's strong safety performance in recent years. The conference cited near-miss examples including runway incursions, erroneous altimeter settings and lithium battery fires onboard. Participants unanimously supported rule simplification and smart regulation, and EASA has launched a stakeholder survey, stressing the essential role of member states in the process.

  2. Booking Holdings IR News

    Booking Holdings CFO to Present at Nasdaq Investor Conference

    Booking Holdings announced that CFO Ewout Steenbergen will speak at the Nasdaq 53rd Investor Conference, held in association with Morgan Stanley in London, on December 9 at 4:30 am ET / 9:30 am GMT. A live audio cast will be publicly available, with a replay posted approximately 24 hours later and accessible for 12 months. Booking Holdings operates five primary consumer-facing brands—Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable—serving consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories.

Nov 20Thu
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA and IATA Sign MoU to Harmonize Air Travel Emissions Calculations

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL) and IATA's environmental data ecosystem—EcoHub and the CO2 Connect calculator. The goal is to streamline processes so CO2 emissions data is visible and consistent for passengers at the time of booking. The FEL stems from an EU regulation launched in 2024 under EASA's responsibility; airlines from both EU and non-EU countries covered by Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 'ReFuelEU Aviation' can voluntarily join, and only participating airlines may display emissions to passengers in the EU.

  2. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Data: U.S. Thanksgiving Air Traffic Up 4% YoY, Sun Destinations and Regional Airports Gain

    Data captured by Amadeus Travel Intelligence on November 19 anticipates U.S. air traffic will increase 4% year-over-year during Thanksgiving week, despite disrupted air traffic operations introducing uncertainty. Phoenix shows the strongest momentum, with departures up 3.4% and arrivals up 10.5% between Nov 25 and Dec 2; Atlanta shows departures up 5.4% and arrivals up 6.3%. On hospitality, seven of the top ten fastest-filling U.S. destinations for Thanksgiving week are in Arizona, Florida or Hawaii; Hawaii resort markets lead with 69% occupancy, more than double the U.S. average. Mid-sized and secondary airports are posting 9% growth in Thanksgiving bookings.

  3. Amadeus Newsroom

    UOB Travel Appoints Amadeus to Modernize Its Tech Stack

    UOB Travel, the travel management company subsidiary of Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB), has selected Amadeus as its digital transformation partner to develop an updated end-to-end travel system. UOB Travel will implement digital retailing, automation, productivity and back-office solutions, and gain access to modern distribution channels including NDC for broader travel content. UOB Travel's services span managed business travel, bespoke itineraries and cruises for its cardmembers and banking customers.

Nov 19Wed
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus and SmartRyde Partner to Simplify Airport Transfers in Japan and South Korea

    Japanese airport transfer provider SmartRyde has integrated with Amadeus, making its services available through Amadeus Transfers. The first phase rolls out to travel sellers in Japan and South Korea, offering travelers pre-booked door-to-door transfers and travel sellers a single booking flow within Amadeus. SmartRyde's network covers over 1,000 airports worldwide, with options from standard vehicles to premium chauffeur services, featuring real-time availability, instant confirmation and transparent pricing.

Nov 18Tue
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Indonesia Deploys Amadeus Biometric Corridors at Scale in Jakarta and Surabaya

    Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has become the first authority in the world to deploy Amadeus' biometric corridors at scale. The technology uses AI-enabled biometrics to validate passenger identities in motion through wide corridors, without stopping or presenting documents. As part of the 'All Indonesia' initiative, two corridors are deployed at Jakarta airport and one at Surabaya, initially for elderly and disabled travelers, with future plans for all passengers. During the Hajj pilgrimage, each corridor processed 30+ border crossings per minute at peak times, a more than ten-fold capacity increase over existing eGates, processing over 50,000 pilgrims.

  2. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer Appointed as The Helicopter Company's Travel Partner for Aerial Rides in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi travel company Almosafer, part of Seera Group, signed a partnership with The Helicopter Company (THC) to become THC's travel partner for helicopter transfers in Saudi Arabia. Almosafer will sell helicopter transfers and tours across its B2C and B2B businesses, including premium airport-to-city transfers in Riyadh and Jeddah. Almosafer Business will provide transfers for corporate executives, delegations and government clients, while Discover Saudi and Mawasim will integrate helicopter services for inbound tourists. THC is a PIF company.

Nov 17Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Travel and Expense Trends to Watch in 2026

    SAP Concur executives predict 2026 T&E trends: AI and predictive analytics will drive personalization but require trust and transparency; industry consolidation continues, such as the SAP Concur-Amex GBT alliance; AI may make traditional expense reports obsolete; SMBs will invest in technology for efficiency; finance departments need a 'failure-forward' culture for AI adoption.

  2. Amadeus Newsroom

    Drukair Signs First Global Distribution Agreement with Amadeus

    Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bhutan, signed its first global distribution agreement with Amadeus, making its fares, schedules and inventory available on the Amadeus Travel Platform to travel agencies worldwide. Headquartered at Paro International Airport, Drukair connects Bhutan with key Asian cities including Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, Singapore, Dhaka, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya and Dubai. Travel sellers in India, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Bangladesh, the UAE, Australia, the UK, Germany and France will be able to issue tickets, with further global rollout slated for 2026.

Nov 15Sat
Nov 13Thu
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer and Amadeus Deepen Partnership on AI, Payments and NDC

    Saudi travel company Almosafer and Amadeus announced an expanded partnership at the TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, focusing on AI and data analytics for hyper-personalized offers, enriched content distribution, machine-learning-driven hotel curation via Amadeus Value Hotels, AI-enabled airport services, and virtual card payments through Amadeus Outpayce. The partners will also scale NDC retailing, with Almosafer aiming to create a flagship regional use case supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

  2. US Travel Advisories

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

    The U.S. Department of State maintained its Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for South Sudan, adding 'health' and 'unrest' risk indicators and updating the summary. The advisory cites risks of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines and health threats, and notes the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Government personnel operate under a strict curfew, use armored vehicles and face limited official travel outside Juba.

Nov 12Wed
  1. Booking Holdings IR News

    Brigit Zimmerman Named CEO of Priceline

    Booking Holdings announced that Brigit Zimmerman will become CEO of Priceline effective January 1, 2026. Zimmerman has served as Priceline's Chief Commercial Officer since 2022 and previously held senior vice president roles in flights, packages and hotels. Current CEO Brett Keller, who has been at Priceline for 26 years and CEO since 2016, will continue as Special Advisor to the CEO until May 1, 2026.

Nov 10Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Survey: Common T&E Policy Dilemmas and Best Practices

    A SAP Concur blog post based on a survey of travel and expense leaders outlines three common expense approval scenarios: alcohol, suspicious reports and workshop meals. 54% would not approve a bottle of wine replacing two glasses; 38% would talk to the manager about suspicious reports and 36% would run additional reports; nearly two-thirds would not approve a lunch reimbursement when meals were provided. The post recommends clear policy language, specific examples and enforceability.

  2. Amadeus Newsroom

    Adeera Signs Deal to Deploy Amadeus Digital Media

    Saudi hospitality group Adeera signed an agreement to deploy Amadeus Digital Media, using omni-channel advertising across paid search, display and social media to reach travelers. Adeera will use Amadeus market intelligence to refine outreach and integrate marketing, distribution and data insight. Amadeus said recent campaigns using the platform helped hotels and destinations achieve double-digit growth in direct bookings and occupancy while lowering marketing costs.

  3. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Keeps Central African Republic at Level 4: Do Not Travel

    The U.S. Department of State maintained its Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for the Central African Republic, adding a 'Health' risk indicator and updating the summary. The advisory cites risks of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health and terrorism. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services, and government employees must get special authorization to travel outside Bangui, use armored vehicles in Bangui, are subject to a curfew, and cannot bring family members.

Nov 7Fri
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Reports 6.4% Revenue Growth for First Nine Months of 2025

    Amadeus reported first nine months 2025 results: group revenue rose 6.4% to €4,895.3 million, up 8.0% at constant currency; adjusted EBIT grew 8.7% to €1,470.6 million; profit rose 10.1% to €1,088.2 million. Air IT Solutions revenue grew 6.5%, Hospitality and Other Solutions 5.8%, and Air Distribution 6.6%. Asia Pacific bookings grew 12.1%. The company maintained its 2025 outlook.

Nov 6Thu
  1. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer and VisitBritain Expand Partnership to Boost Saudi Travel to Britain

    Almosafer and VisitBritain expanded their strategic partnership at WTM London to promote Britain as a top destination for Saudi travelers. The collaboration will develop high-value packages showcasing Britain's nations and regions. VisitBritain forecasts 404,000 visits from Saudi Arabia to the UK this year, with spending of £975 million in 2025, up 26% on 2024. Britain remains a premium destination for Almosafer across leisure and business segments.

Nov 5Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: AI-Powered Spend Management Boosts Efficiency

    A SAP Concur blog post uses four personas to show how its platform integrates travel, expense and invoice management. It cites data that nearly four in ten CFOs list manual processes as a top challenge; teams using SAP Concur process about 35% more invoices monthly and 1.5 times more expense reports, and are five times more efficient than users of other solutions; users spend nearly 20% less time booking trips and 12% less time filing expenses.

  2. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer Signs Strategic Agreement with Makkah Royal Commission

    The Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites (RCMC) has signed a strategic agreement with Almosafer, part of Seera Group, to strengthen Makkah's tourism ecosystem and enhance the pilgrim and visitor journey. Almosafer will leverage its integrated travel services platform and brand portfolio, including Hajj & Umrah operator Mawasim and destination management company Discover Saudi, to introduce technology-enabled services and design Umrah+ itineraries combining spiritual rituals with cultural, historical and leisure experiences. The agreement aims to deliver authentic yet elevated experiences aligned with international standards while respecting Makkah's sanctity.

Nov 4Tue
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA and Norway's CAA Sign Zero-Emission Aviation Cooperation Agreement

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Norway's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Norway) signed a cooperation agreement at the Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference 2025 (ZERAC25), driving innovation, research and learning through Norway's International Test Arena. The Test Arena, set up by CAA Norway and infrastructure and airspace provider Avinor, connects industry, research and regulators. The partners will work on real-world demonstration of cutting-edge solutions such as electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft, coordinating joint activities on technology testing, knowledge development, regulatory gaps and professional training, aiming to fast-track the transition to zero…

  2. Amadeus Newsroom

    flyadeal Chooses Amadeus for Worldwide Distribution Agreement

    Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal signed a new global distribution agreement with Amadeus, which becomes the carrier's preferred provider, distributing content to travel sellers worldwide through the Amadeus travel platform. flyadeal will begin with the domestic Saudi market and phase its content rollout to the trade in more countries over the next few months; once complete, its full content will be viewable and bookable on the Amadeus platform. flyadeal currently operates over 200 daily scheduled services from bases in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to more than 30 year-round and seasonal destinations across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and South Asia with a fleet of 42 Air…

  3. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus to Appoint Rongrong Hu as SVP of Corporate Strategy

    Amadeus announced the appointment of Rongrong (Vvivi) Hu as Global Head and Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, effective 1 January 2026. Hu will report directly to Amadeus President and CEO Luis Maroto and join the company's Executive Committee. She previously held roles at eBay including Chief Strategy Officer for Greater China and Senior Director of Innovation, M&A and Business Development for EMEA, and worked at McKinsey and CITIC Capital; more recently she has been a venture investor and board member. She succeeds the retiring Wolfgang Krips, who joined Amadeus in 2013 and has served as Corporate Strategy Chief since 2019, and will officially retire in early 2026.

  4. Perk Press Releases

    TravelPerk Rebrands to Perk, Uniting Travel and Spend Management

    TravelPerk announced its rebrand to Perk, launching an AI-native platform that unites travel and spend management, with a mission to eliminate 'shadow work' — the invisible, non-core tasks employees do outside their main job. Forrester Consulting research commissioned by Perk found shadow work costs businesses $1.7 trillion a year across six major economies (US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands), with employees losing about seven hours per week on average. Perk says its platform automates two thirds (67%) of the most frustrating non-core work and adds an AI-native spend management module plus Perk Pay physical cards. The company has crossed $300m in annualized revenue and established…

Nov 3Mon
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates British Virgin Islands Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for the British Virgin Islands (BVI), with the latest update adding new information about monitoring and reporting crime on the 'Safety and security' page. The BVI is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy and the BVI authorities will support travellers if needed. The FCDO advises reading the full guide and offers general advice for women travellers, disabled travellers, LGBT+ travellers and solo and independent travellers. The FCDO also notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and that those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance cov…