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Nov 1Sat
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates Bermuda Travel Advice

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Bermuda, with the latest update removing advisory information on Hurricane Melissa from the 'Warnings and insurance' page. Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy and the Bermuda government 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 no travel can be guaranteed safe and that those who choose to travel should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activi…

Oct 31Fri
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Raises Niger Travel Advisory to Level 4

    The U.S. Department of State raised its travel advisory for Niger from Level 3 to Level 4, advising against travel for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health and kidnapping. On October 30, 2025, the Department authorized the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees in Niger due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Niamey due to safety risks. A state of emergency and movement restrictions are in place in many regions, and Nigerien authorities require military escorts for any foreigners, including U.S. government personnel, travelling outside Niamey. Terrorists continue to plot attacks and use…

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Tanzania

    The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Tanzania, advising travellers to reconsider travel due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk. On unrest, demonstrations often occur over political or economic issues and may also take place on holidays or during large events; they can be unpredictable, and the Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests, including stationary checkpoints and roadblocks, and limits or does not authorize large gatherings. On crime, violent crime is common, including assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging and carjacking, and local police have limited reso…

  3. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Raises Tanzania Travel Advisory to Level 3

    The U.S. Department of State raised its travel advisory for Tanzania from Level 2 to Level 3 and added an 'unrest' risk indicator, advising travellers to reconsider travel due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals. Some areas have increased risk. On unrest, demonstrations often occur over political or economic issues and may also take place on holidays or during large events; they can be unpredictable, and the Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests, including stationary checkpoints and roadblocks, and limits or does not authorize large gatherings. On crime, violent crime is common, including assault, sexual assault, robberies, mug…

Oct 29Wed
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates Cayman Islands Travel Advice: Hurricane Melissa Information Removed

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for the Cayman Islands, with the latest update being the removal of information about Hurricane Melissa from the 'Warnings and insurance' page. The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and local authorities will provide support. The FCDO advises travellers to read the full guide and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

Oct 28Tue
  1. Booking Holdings IR News

    Booking Holdings Q3 2025 Results: Room Nights Up 8%, Gross Bookings Up 14%

    Booking Holdings reported Q3 2025 financial results. Room nights were 323 million, up 8% year-on-year; gross bookings were $49.7 billion, up 14% (10% on a constant currency basis); revenue was $9.0 billion, up 13% (8% on a constant currency basis). Adjusted EBITDA was $4.2 billion, up 15%. The company raised its Transformation Program annual run-rate savings target to $500-550 million. KAYAK recorded a $457 million impairment of goodwill and certain intangible assets. Q4 dividend is $9.60 per share.

Oct 27Mon
  1. Booking Holdings IR News

    Booking Holdings to Release Q3 2025 Earnings on October 28

    Booking Holdings announced it will release its Q3 2025 financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on October 28, 2025, via its Investor Relations website, and will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results. The webcast will be available on the Investor Relations website, with audio replays available for seven days. Booking Holdings operates five primary consumer-facing brands—Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable—covering more than 220 countries and territories.

Oct 23Thu
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Updates Greece Travel Advisory: Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions

    The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Greece. The advisory level and risk indicators remain unchanged at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions', but the advisory summary was updated. The summary notes that petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations; large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice and may disrupt transportation and other essential services. Travellers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings and consider enrolling in STEP.

Oct 22Wed
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA Publishes First ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report: SAF Share 0.6% in 2024

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published its first ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report. In 2024, fuel suppliers reported that 0.6% of aviation fuel supplied at EU airports was Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), equivalent to 193 kilotonnes, avoiding around 714 kilotonnes of CO2 emissions. The mandatory target for 2025 is 2%. The average SAF price in 2024 was €2,085/tonne, far above conventional jet fuel at €734/tonne. 25 fuel suppliers provided SAF to 33 airports across 12 Member States, but 5 Member States accounted for 99% of supply. Almost all SAF was biofuel, with 81% from used cooking oil.

Oct 21Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Client Trust Depends on Expense Report Transparency and Compliance

    A SAP Concur blog post notes that consulting firms still rely on fragmented processes for travel and expense (T&E), leading to reduced productivity, increased compliance risks and lack of visibility. IDC notes that manual T&E oversight can cost consultants up to 30% of their time in non-billable admin tasks. Inconsistent expense data or incomplete audit trails can raise client doubts about accuracy, transparency and control. More consultancies are adopting AI-enabled T&E solutions to improve efficiency, compliance and client trust.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    IDC Releases AI-Enabled T&E Maturity Model, Names SAP Concur a Leader

    IDC released 'Beyond Reports: The AI-Enabled T&E Maturity Model for Unlocking Business Intelligence', proposing a five-stage T&E maturity model covering technology and AI, digital payments, data and integration, people and culture, and governance and compliance. The model progresses from foundational automation to an ecosystem, with AI use deepening at each stage. IDC MarketScape reports named SAP Concur a Leader in AI-enabled T&E solutions four times.

  3. MCT Tourism Statistics

    China Domestic Tourism Reaches 4.998 Billion Trips in First Three Quarters of 2025, Up 18.0% YoY

    The Ministry of Culture and Tourism released domestic tourism market data for the first three quarters of 2025. Domestic residents made 4.998 billion trips, an increase of 761 million or 18.0% year-on-year. Urban residents made 3.789 billion trips, up 15.9%; rural residents made 1.209 billion trips, up 25.0%. Domestic tourism spending reached RMB 4.85 trillion, an increase of RMB 0.50 trillion or 11.5% year-on-year. Urban residents spent RMB 4.05 trillion, up 9.3%; rural residents spent RMB 0.80 trillion, up 24.0%.

Oct 20Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Named a Leader in Four IDC MarketScape T&E Software 2025 Assessments

    SAP Concur was named a Leader in four IDC MarketScape T&E software 2025 assessments, covering enterprise, midmarket, small business and corporate travel booking, and was the only vendor earning the Leader distinction across all four reports. IDC identified three key strengths: an extensive and mature feature set, strong global presence and support, and a robust integration ecosystem. SAP Concur covers 170-plus countries, over 30 languages, has 1,200+ partners, and serves more than 92 million users and 46,000 businesses globally.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Launches Joule Agents to Reshape T&E Management

    SAP Concur is introducing Joule agents within Concur Travel & Expense, including the Booking Agent, Receipt Analysis Agent, Meeting Planning Agent, and Expense Report Validation Agent. The Receipt Analysis Agent and Booking Agent are available now, while the Meeting Planning Agent and Expense Report Validation Agent are planned for early 2026. The base Joule AI copilot is available at no cost to all customers.

  4. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Cytric Launches Global Prime Partner Program

    Amadeus Cytric has launched its global Prime Partner Program to recognize and empower partners across the business travel ecosystem. At its core is a group of TMCs meeting rigorous performance, governance, and strategic alignment standards, including Arrive Agencies, BCD Travel, DER BUSINESS Travel, Lufthansa City Center, Nautalia Empresas, Travel Support, and Viajes El Corte Inglés Empresas. Prime Partners gain access to operational support and a first look at new Amadeus Cytric innovations.

Oct 16Thu
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Survey: 55% of CFOs Trust AI Over Humans to Catch Expense Errors

    The seventh annual SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey added CFO perspectives, surveying 600 CFOs across six markets. 55% of CFOs expect AI to catch more errors and potential fraud than their teams currently do, while 45% are concerned about more errors and undiscovered fraud slipping through. 9% of CFOs know employees are using AI to attempt to falsify travel expenses or receipts, and 67% say it is at least somewhat likely.

Oct 15Wed
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Jazeera Airways Drives Revenue Optimization with Amadeus SRM Flex Integration

    Jazeera Airways has partnered with Amadeus to deploy Amadeus Segment Revenue Management Flex (SRM Flex), connecting to Navitaire New Skies via Navitaire Revenue Management Services (RMIS). The solution introduces advanced forecasting, intuitive user interfaces, and origin-destination visualization capabilities, helping Jazeera shift from a route-based revenue management approach to a network-focused strategy aligned with its evolving hub-and-spoke model.

Oct 14Tue
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Issues Romania Travel Advisory: Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions

    The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Romania, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions with no changes to risk indicators. The advisory summary was updated, noting that Romania has moderate seismic activity and a history of strong earthquakes, with Bucharest facing the highest risk. Recommendations include enrolling in STEP, reviewing the Country Security Report and CDC travel health information, and purchasing travel insurance.

  2. US Travel Advisories

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

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Sri Lanka: Exercise Increased Caution due to civil unrest, terrorism, and landmines. Protests can happen at any time, and police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters. Terrorist attacks may target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, government buildings, hotels, and other public areas. Approximately 23 square kilometers of Sri Lanka have landmines left from its civil war, mostly in northern and eastern areas.

  3. US Travel Advisories

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

    The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Ecuador, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution and adding a terrorism risk indicator. The advisory cites crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas are Level 4: Do Not Travel, including Guayaquil south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue, the cities of Huaquillas and Arenillas in El Oro province, Quevedo and other cities in Los Rios province, the canton of Duran in Guayas province, and Esmeraldas City and areas north. Several other areas are Level 3: Reconsider Travel.

Oct 13Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur and Uber for Business Integration Simplifies Ground Travel

    SAP Concur and Uber for Business have integrated to automatically flow business rides into SAP Concur expense reports with trip details, eliminating lost receipts and confusion between business and personal rides. Companies can track spending in real time, identify trends, and ensure policy compliance via the Uber for Business dashboard. Employees can enjoy an exclusive Uber One discount.

Oct 10Fri
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Data: Benchmarking for Smarter T&E Spend

    SAP Concur released T&E benchmarking analysis based on its processed data. From 2022 to 2023, airfare spending rose over 18% with bookings up 20%; first class dropped 84%, economy rose 36%, and business class rose 22%. Hotel spend jumped 24% while corporate tool bookings grew only 4.2%. Total meal spend rose 20%, with average meal cost rising slightly from $21.69 to $22.89. Missing receipts climbed 17%, associated spend rose 29%, and expense reports with exceptions increased nearly 10%.

Oct 9Thu
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA launches IAM Hub Release 5 and updates SORA 2.5

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched the fifth release of its Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Hub on 9 October 2025, alongside an updated SORA 2.5. The new version simplifies authorisation for UAS operations in the specific category by clarifying text, reducing room for interpretation, and lowering the evidence required for most low-risk Visual Line of Sight (SAIL II) operations, while relaxing certain requirements on containing drones within the operational volume. Release 5 adds a Drone Rule Navigator, the eSORA tool with a cross-border operations feature, a UAM guide co-created by UIC2, and new population density and land use data.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department updates Bulgaria advisory: Level 1, exercise normal precautions

    The U.S. Department of State updated its Bulgaria travel advisory. The advisory level and risk indicators were unchanged, remaining at Level 1, 'Exercise Normal Precautions'; only the advisory summary was updated. The guidance includes enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate, reviewing the Country Security Report for Bulgaria, using the International Travel Checklist, checking the CDC website for the latest travel health information for Bulgaria, and a strong recommendation to buy insurance before travelling and to check with the provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance and trip cance…

  3. Perk Press Releases

    Perk extends Amadeus distribution agreement to include NDC content

    Perk (formerly TravelPerk) and Amadeus have extended their distribution agreement to include NDC content, bringing Perk's NDC connectivity to 25 airlines. New connections include Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, Scandinavian Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines. Perk will continue sourcing a wide range of other content from Amadeus, including air, hotel, mobility and transfer services, plus automation and servicing solutions. Perk says it has more than 10,000 customers globally, including Wise and Red Bull.

  4. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department updates Sri Lanka advisory: Level 2, exercise increased caution

    The U.S. State Department updated its Sri Lanka travel advisory. The advisory level was unchanged at Level 2, 'Exercise Increased Caution', but an 'Other' risk indicator was added and the summary was updated. The guidance cites unrest, terrorism and landmines: protests over the economic and political situation can happen at any time, police have used water cannons and tear gas, and protests could turn violent; terrorist attacks have occurred with little or no warning and may target tourist locations, transport hubs, markets, government buildings, hotels, places of worship, airports and other public areas; and approximately 23 square kilometres of Sri Lanka contain landmines left from its ci…

  5. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus and TravelPerk extend collaboration to include NDC content

    Amadeus and business travel and spend management platform TravelPerk have extended their distribution agreement to include NDC content. TravelPerk will continue sourcing a wide range of content from Amadeus, including air, hotel, mobility and transfer services, plus automation and servicing solutions, giving its customers broader, richer content and greater choice. TravelPerk says its NDC capabilities now extend to 25 airlines and that it has more than 10,000 customers globally.

Oct 8Wed
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Aeroitalia expands Navitaire collaboration to deploy new solutions

    Italian carrier Aeroitalia is extending its collaboration with Navitaire, an Amadeus company, planning to deploy a suite of solutions to simplify operations and enhance customer experience. Central to this is continued use of New Skies, a reservation and retail platform for low-cost and hybrid carriers whose single-order architecture manages both offer and order across the customer journey, supporting personalised promotions, dynamic offers, seamless check-in, real-time disruption management and omnichannel distribution. Aeroitalia also plans to adopt Navitaire Dynamic Pricing, Navitaire Loyalty and the SkyLedger revenue accounting system. Launched in 2022, Aeroitalia operates 15 aircraft o…

  2. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus study: 79% of Singapore travellers embrace biometric gateways

    Amadeus released global research, 'Connected Journeys: How Technology Will Transform Travel in the Next Decade'. It found 79% of Singapore respondents would consider using biometric gateways to replace repetitive document and identity checks at key airport touchpoints such as check-in, boarding and immigration, above the global average of 69%. 36% are interested in biometric security to speed up queues, 33% in real-time traffic and arrival updates, and 62% would check luggage from home. 32% would prefer a single 'super app' consolidating travel information; among business travellers, 34% prefer one consolidated app and 32% value smart luggage tracking. Generative AI usage nearly doubled fro…

  3. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department: Sao Tome and Principe Level 2, exercise increased caution

    The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Sao Tome and Principe, advising increased caution (Level 2) due to health risks. Medical services are limited, there are no adequate trauma or ambulance services, and even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveller's expense. Guidance includes ensuring medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation, checking with a doctor about vaccines and shots before travel, bringing enough over-the-counter and prescription medicines for the trip, having sufficient cash (U.S. dollars or local currency) as credit or debit cards are not widely accepted by medical facilities, enrolling in STEP, and reviewing the…

Oct 7Tue
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department: Equatorial Guinea Level 2, exercise increased caution

    The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Equatorial Guinea, advising increased caution (Level 2) due to crime, health and arbitrary enforcement of laws. Petty crime is common throughout the country and local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to reports of crime, even serious crime. Medical services are limited, there are no adequate trauma or ambulance services, and even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveller's expense. Bringing enough prescription medications for the entire trip and ensuring medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation are advised. Travellers also face the risk of arbitrary enforcement of loca…

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Updates Equatorial Guinea Advisory: Level 2 Maintained

    The U.S. Department of State updated its Equatorial Guinea travel advisory on October 7, 2025, keeping it at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). The update added an "Other" risk indicator and revised the advisory summary, citing crime, health, and arbitrary enforcement of laws. Petty crime is common and local police may lack resources to respond to serious crime; medical services are limited with no adequate trauma or ambulance services, and even minor issues may require medical evacuation at the traveler's expense. Some travelers have been arbitrarily detained for weeks or more, and the Embassy cannot guarantee release.

  3. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Reissues Maldives Advisory: Level 2 Maintained

    The U.S. Department of State reissued its Maldives travel advisory on October 7, 2025, with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators, keeping it at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to terrorism. The updated summary states that terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning, potentially targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets and shopping malls, and local government facilities. Attacks on remote islands may lengthen authorities' response time.

  4. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department: Maldives Level 2, exercise increased caution (terrorism)

    The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for the Maldives, advising increased caution (Level 2) due to terrorism. Terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning, potentially targeting tourist locations, transport hubs, markets and shopping malls, and local government facilities. Attacks may occur on remote islands, which can lengthen the response time of authorities.

Oct 6Mon
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Hosts Agentic AI Hackathon in Bangkok

    Amadeus hosted a hackathon in Bangkok in October 2025 focused on using agentic AI to simplify traveler experiences, enhance personalization, and improve travel operations. Travel players from Asia Pacific used at least one Amadeus Self-Service API alongside Google Cloud's Gemini models, Agent Engine on Vertex AI, and Agent Development Kit. The theme was reimagining search, book, and service experiences. Teams included Trip.com, MakeMyTrip, PKFARE, and BCD Travel. Winning ideas covered personalized travel assistants, business travel assistance, and autonomous search agents.

Oct 3Fri
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Five Ways Concur Invoice Simplifies Accounts Payable

    SAP Concur published an article on how Concur Invoice simplifies accounts payable. The tool uses AI, OCR, machine learning, and human verification to ensure invoice data accuracy, and supports digital storage of paper, email, or electronic invoices. It offers real-time spend visibility, automatic audit trails, pre-spend controls, and workflow automation including cost coding, dollar thresholds, and exception management, with integration into ERP, accounting, and payment systems. Citing the 2024 SAP Concur ROI Research Study, organizations using the tool achieved 35% more invoices processed per month, 20% cost savings, 70% increase in policy compliance, and 10% less time on invoice approvals.

  2. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus Altéa Debuts in Pakistan with AirSial Collaboration

    Pakistan-based airline AirSial signed a new deal with Amadeus to deploy the Altéa Departure Control – Customer Management solution, aiming to enhance passenger and agent experiences at the airport. Integrated with other Altéa tools, the solution provides a unified platform covering check-in through baggage handling, enabling online check-in, seamless payments, and digital boarding passes. Launched in 2020, AirSial operates scheduled passenger and cargo services domestically and internationally, including Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Medina in Saudi Arabia and Muscat in Oman, and recently launched Dubai flights.

Oct 1Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur and Amex GBT Establish Strategic Alliance

    SAP Concur announced a strategic alliance with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and the launch of Complete, a co-developed next-generation solution. With AI at its core, Complete aims to combine booking, servicing, payments, and expensing into one experience. It will integrate the Amex GBT marketplace, covering 600+ airlines and 2 million+ properties, into the SAP Concur technology stack. Concur Expense will also integrate with Amex GBT Egencia. The two companies will allocate funding and development resources, accelerating NDC content releases and unified traveler support.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    Why Integrating Corporate Cards and P-Cards into One Workflow Matters

    SAP Concur published an article on the value of integrating corporate cards and P-cards into one workflow. Corporate cards cover everyday expenses like employee travel and meals, while P-cards cover vendor or department purchases with richer data and stricter controls. Integration enables real-time spend visibility, streamlined reconciliation, unified approval workflows, and stronger compliance and control. Citing the Weatherford case, which previously had 40+ card programs and dozens of local systems, integration delivered a 47% boost in workforce efficiency, 25% lower T&E operations costs, and an estimated $5 million in savings.