JTB发布2026年度商务活动调查：投资与可持续发展并进
JTB对800名负责企业会议、活动和培训的人员进行了“2026年商务活动调查”。结果显示，线下活动需求持续高涨，作为企业重要沟通手段的地位稳固；企业越来越期待专业知识和投资以最大化活动成果；可持续发展已成为活动运营的重要主题，74.7%的企业正在实施或考虑相关措施，90%以上的企业愿意承担额外成本。
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JTB Group Newsroom JTB and Tourism Malaysia Sign MOC to Promote Travel
JTB and Tourism Malaysia signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to jointly stimulate and expand Japanese outbound travel to Malaysia under the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign. The cooperation runs from September 2026 to December 2027 and focuses on four pillars: media promotion, familiarization trips for JTB sales staff, digital content and social media outreach, and growth of group travel including MICE and educational trips. The two sides also plan measures such as two-way charter flights, with 2027 marking the 70th anniversary of Japan-Malaysia diplomatic relations.
JTB Group Newsroom JTB and Partners Establish Sports Hospitality Promotion Council
JTB, Kinki Nippon Tourist, Tobu Top Tours, and Pia have jointly established the Sports Hospitality Promotion Council (SHPC) to maximize the social and economic value of sports. The council will hold its first study tour during the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya in October 2026.
IHG Newsroom IHG signs voco Karjat hotel in Maharashtra
IHG signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral to convert a property in Karjat to its voco brand, expected to open by early 2028, adding over 200 rooms. Located in Maharashtra's Karjat, near Mumbai and Pune, the hotel targets leisure and MICE markets.
JTB Group Newsroom JTB Announces Change of President
JTB Corp. announced that AOMI Tomo, current Managing Executive Officer, will become President and CEO effective June 30, 2026. Current President YAMAKITA Eijiro will become Chairperson, and current Chairman TAKAHASHI Hiroyuki will become Advisor. Aomi previously led JTB Americas, strengthening MICE and business travel through M&A.
SAP Concur Blog SAP Concur Fusion 2025 Seattle Guide: Transport, Dining, and Activities
SAP Concur published a Seattle travel guide for Fusion 2025 attendees, with over 3,000 attendees from around the world expected. The guide covers transportation from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (about 15 miles from downtown) via Link Light Rail, downtown walking and public transit options, and recommended restaurants and attractions. The article cites SAP Concur booking data showing nearly a quarter of all business expenses are for meals, and over 30 million flights were booked in Concur Travel in the past year, with business travel bookings up 3% for domestic and 6% for international flights.
SAP Concur Blog Event Management Challenges and Trends in Regulated Industries: SAP Concur Insights
SAP Concur published a blog on event management challenges and trends in regulated industries. Common challenges include venue selection and logistics, budget management, and ROI and measurable outcomes. Trends include hybrid and virtual events, personalization and customization, and sustainability and green initiatives. Event management platforms can help with centralized coordination, budget tracking, and reporting.
SAP Concur Blog SAP Concur and Groupize Launch Self-Served, Centralized Meeting Management
A SAP Concur blog post introduces Concur Event Management by Groupize, addressing logistical, budgetary, and compliance challenges of traditional meeting management. Meeting costs average 41% of organizations' T&E budgets but are spread across systems and spreadsheets, lacking total cost visibility. The solution offers self-service planning, automated rules and approvals, venue bidding, safety protocols (e.g., vaccination card upload and contact tracing), one-click shift to virtual, and cost tracking from initial to final budget for ROI assessment.
SAP Concur Blog Duty of Care and Travel Risk Management for Female Business Travelers
A SAP Concur blog post states that employers have a duty of care toward business travelers and expatriates, described as the moral, social and legal responsibility to do everything reasonable to safeguard their health and wellbeing. It notes different groups face different travel challenges and previews an HX Global panel at the GBTA Convention in Boston on global traveler risk for females. It recommends a travel risk management program covering security, medical and travel advice, and tools such as Concur Risk Messaging and Active Monitoring to locate people and maintain two-way communication.
SAP Concur Blog The Changing Face of Meeting Management in the Post-Pandemic World
A SAP Concur blog post notes that according to the American Express Meetings & Events Global Forecast, 81% of business events in 2022 are expected to have an in-person element. It says meeting management requirements have fundamentally changed, including the rise of hybrid conference models, greater budgetary oversight, increased focus on safety, and greater demand to personalize the attendee experience. SAP Concur's Marchelle Klippenstein says event and travel budgets are now zero-based, and organizations need holistic visibility to manage the entire spend category. The post introduces Concur Event Management by Groupize, an extension of Concur Travel and Concur Expense that consolidates m…
SAP Concur Blog What to Do In Orlando: A Business Travel Guide
SAP Concur and TripIt provide a guide for travelers attending conferences in Orlando or on bleisure trips. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the top-15 busiest U.S. airports, with one main terminal and four airside concourses. Orlando is the world's largest rental car market, with major agencies on-airport and off-airport options via complimentary shuttle. Public transit includes SunRail commuter rail and LYNX bus, with a single ride at $2.00 and an all-day pass at $4.50. Recommended accommodations include Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa near the Orange County Convention Center, Marriott Orlando Downtown, and Hyatt Regency inside MCO.
SAP Concur Blog SAP Concur Fusion Participants Packed 2,000 Backpacks for San Diego Youth
A SAP Concur blog post states that approximately 1,000 SAP Concur employees and more than 2,300 customers and partners traveled to San Diego, California for the annual customer conference SAP Concur Fusion. The conference's CSR activity partnered with The Boys and Girls Club of San Diego on its Pack the Bus initiative, which has an annual goal of filling 1,000 backpacks. The SAP Concur CSR team, with employee and customer volunteers, exceeded that goal by packing 2,000 backpacks. Many participants returned to packing stations multiple times, and a few volunteers packed more than 100 backpacks each. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego has served the area for more than 75 years, with…
SAP Concur Blog SAP Returns to Lesbians Who Tech Summit, Embracing a Queer Future
A SAP Concur blog post announces that SAP is returning to the Lesbians Who Tech Summit. Founded by Leanne Pittsford in 2012, the summit is the largest gathering of LGBTQ professionals in the world, with a community of 50,000 LGBTQ women, trans and non-binary people, queer women of color, and allies. Approximately 80% of speakers are queer women, 50% women of color, 25% black and latinx, and 15% transgender and gender non-conforming. Michelle Grover, SAP Concur VP of Software Development, will speak on March 2 at the Main Stage Castro Theater on 'From Green Books to Neighborhood Safety Scores: Innovative Ways to Find Safe Spaces.' The post also profiles Bharat Sri Vardhan, a data scientist w…
SAP Concur Blog SAP Concur Travel Industry Summit Returns Online on June 9
The third SAP Concur Travel Industry Summit will be held on June 9, 2022 as a complimentary half-day virtual event focused on how the travel community has evolved and the future of business travel. It features an interactive swarm intelligence session, roundtables, a resilience expert, and breakout sessions on sustainability goals, modern travel policies, fraud prevention and travel tech investment, with participants including United's CEO and IHG's Chief Sustainability Officer.
Chailvyihao News Innovation Opportunities in Business Travel: Industry Salon Insights
On May 19, 2016, the 'Fireside Chat' salon hosted by Jlunet was held in Beijing to discuss innovation opportunities in business travel. Guests from China Southern Airlines, CWT, and others focused on service, finance, technology, and big data. Topics included MICE potential, tech innovation reducing costs, and compliance risk control.