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Dec 8Mon
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. Raises Mauritius Travel Advisory to Level 2

    The U.S. Department of State raised the Mauritius travel advisory to Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' and added a 'crime' risk indicator. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse snatchings and petty thefts, occurring in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches and other tourist spots, as well as near ATMs. Other serious crimes include break-ins, violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) and verbal harassment and other crimes towards women travelling alone.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. Issues Mauritius Level 2 Travel Advisory

    The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Mauritius due to crime. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse snatchings and petty thefts, occurring in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches and other tourist spots, as well as near ATMs. Other serious crimes include break-ins, violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) and verbal harassment and other crimes towards women travelling alone.

Dec 5Fri
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. Updates Iran Advisory: Routine Consular Services Suspended

    The U.S. Department of State updated its Iran travel advisory, keeping it at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' with no change to risk indicators. As of October 15, 2025, routine consular services are no longer available for U.S. citizens in Iran, including full-validity passport applications, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and fee-based notarial services. The Swiss Protecting Power will continue to provide emergency services when security conditions permit, including emergency passport applications, Consular Reports of Death Abroad, emergency financial assistance, assistance to detained U.S. nationals, and welfare and whereabouts checks. The State Department has determined U.S. nationals face serio…

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. Keeps Iran at Level 4 'Do Not Travel'

    The U.S. Department of State kept Iran at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' due to risks of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens and wrongful detention. There is no U.S. embassy in Iran, and the Swiss Embassy's Foreign Interests Section in Tehran is temporarily closed due to the security situation. U.S. nationals face serious risk of wrongful detention, including dual nationals, students, journalists, business travellers, academics and people with U.S. military or government experience. Iranian law allows punishment for 'collaboration with a hostile state', and prior travel to Israel by an Iranian citizen can result in a two-to-five-year prison sentence.

  3. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. Issues Madagascar Level 2 Travel Advisory

    The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Madagascar due to crime, unrest and health, with some areas at increased risk. Violent crime such as armed robbery and assault occurs throughout the country, particularly after dark, in remote areas and along major national roads in the south and west. Petty crime is common, especially in tourist locations. Strikes and protest activity related to political and economic conditions occur regularly, particularly near elections. Medical infrastructure is very limited in populated areas and extremely limited in rural areas, and serious medical emergencies require medical evacuation.

Dec 4Thu
  1. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Lowers Madagascar Travel Advisory to Level 2

    The US State Department lowered Madagascar's travel advisory from Level 3 to Level 2, urging increased caution, and added a new health risk indicator. The advisory cites crime, unrest, and limited medical infrastructure as key risks, and lists several areas where travel should be reconsidered, including around Tsaratanana, Betroka, sections of RN34 and RN13, and the Menabe Region south of Morondava.

Dec 3Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Wins 2026 TrustRadius Buyer's Choice Award

    SAP Concur Travel and Expense has again won the TrustRadius Buyer's Choice Award, which is based entirely on customer sentiment. More than 1,500 verified reviews highlight time savings, helpful mobile features, budget visibility, and intuitive workflows. SAP Concur previously won the 2025 Buyer's Choice Award, Top-Rated status in both Expense Management and Travel Management categories, and the 2022 Most Loved Award.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    Finance Skills in the AI Era: What Skills Are Needed in Finance Today?

    SAP Concur gathered insights from global CFOs on the core skills finance leaders need, including agility and a growth mindset, strategic foresight and data leadership, digital and AI fluency, change management, and communication and collaboration. It also recommends building future-ready finance teams through training, automation, and cross-functional collaboration while addressing the ongoing finance talent shortage.

  3. Ctrip Corporate Travel Thinktank News

    Ctrip Corporate Travel's Overseas Clients Nearly Quadrupled Year-on-Year

    At the 2025 Ctrip Corporate Travel Partner Conference, CEO Song Tao said overseas client numbers nearly quadrupled year-on-year, with the Asia-Pacific region achieving strong results as the first step in its globalization strategy. Ctrip Corporate Travel's self-operated sites cover 16 countries and regions, and through partners its service capability covers more than 30 countries and regions. The company aims to evolve from 'efficiency improvement' to 'value co-creation,' offering differentiated travel management services for companies of different sizes.

  4. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus & Globetrender Unveil 2026 Travel Trends

    Amadeus and trend forecasting agency Globetrender released 'Travel Trends 2026,' highlighting six trends based on Amadeus proprietary data: The Pawprint Economy, Travel Mixology, Point-to-Point Precision, Pop Culting, Pick 'n' Stays, and Innovation Tourism. The report covers pet-friendly rail pilots, A321XLR long-range narrowbody jets, AI-driven trip planning, hotel personalization, and innovative destinations like Shenzhen.

  5. Ctrip Corporate Travel Thinktank News

    Ctrip Corporate Travel Announces 'Four 9s' Service Assurance Metrics

    At the 2025 partner conference, Ctrip Corporate Travel announced service assurance metrics: 99.999% information accuracy, 99.993% vehicle safety rate, and 99.992% smooth travel rate. Its intelligent system intervened in 130,000 travel risks annually, and on-site teams at 24 domestic airports completed over 2,000 face-to-face services. Vehicle products support 3-second self-service claims via app, and customer service uses AI tools to provide solutions within 5 minutes.

  6. 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.