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Nov 10Mon
  1. 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.

  2. 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…

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…