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Jun 12Fri
  1. GBTA News & Press

    GBTA Legislative Summit Champions Business Travel Value on Capitol Hill

    GBTA's annual U.S. Legislative Summit took place June 9-11 in Washington, D.C., with 120 members and stakeholders from 31 states. They held over 120 Capitol Hill meetings advocating for policies that support the business travel industry, which drives $624 billion in annual economic impact and accounts for 2.1% of U.S. GDP. Priorities include modernizing the air traffic system, avoiding burdensome entry processes, and advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Jun 3Wed
  1. Travelport Press Releases

    Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport

    Juniper Group has announced the completion of its acquisition of Deem, a corporate travel management platform, from Travelport. Deem provides booking, procurement and trip management solutions for corporations and travel management companies worldwide. As part of Juniper Group, Deem will continue to operate independently under its current leadership team and brand. The acquisition was sponsored by Juniper Travel Technology. Travelport and Deem will continue to maintain a relationship following the transaction.

Mar 13Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Electric air taxi plans advance in the U.S.

    Electric air taxi developers Joby Aviation and Archer plan to deploy aircraft in multiple U.S. states as part of a federal pilot program to test eVTOL operations in real-world conditions. Joby Aviation was selected in five applications to begin operations across 10 states; Archer will deploy its Midnight aircraft in Texas, Florida, and New York, with flights starting in the second half of 2026. The program aims to accelerate regulatory progress and infrastructure development.

Feb 11Wed
Mar 4Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    REAL ID Deadline Nears: New ID Rules for U.S. Domestic Flights

    The U.S. REAL ID federal compliance deadline is May 7, 2025. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendation to set minimum security standards for identification such as driver's licenses; state-issued IDs from non-compliant states will no longer be accepted by federal agencies such as TSA. Compliant IDs are generally marked with a star, and travelers can verify their state's status via the Department of Homeland Security's REAL ID page. Travelers without a REAL ID can still fly domestically using other acceptable identification, including a U.S. passport, passport card, DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry, permanent resident card, or an e…

Dec 13Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Data: Top U.S. Business Travel Destinations for 2023 Holiday Season

    SAP Concur analyzed U.S.-origin business travel bookings on Concur Travel from November to December 2023. The busiest business travel day in November was November 13, with Dallas and Chicago as the top two destinations. During Thanksgiving (November 17-26), Las Vegas claimed the top spot, with more than three times as many business travelers as Phoenix in tenth place. December 4 was the busiest travel day in December, with Dallas again ranking first. During Christmas and New Year (December 21-January 3), Orlando ranked first, with more than double the number of business travelers compared to Phoenix in second place.

Jun 29Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    New U.S. Meal and Entertainment Tax Rules: What Businesses Need to Know

    The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought significant changes to business meal and entertainment deduction rules. Under the new rules, client entertainment activities (such as concerts, sporting events, golf) are no longer eligible for the 50% tax deduction, while business meals remain eligible for a 50% deduction. The article cites Treas. Reg. Section 1.274-2(b)(1) for the definition of entertainment and recommends that businesses keep clear meal records and use automated expense solutions to help collect and organize documentation.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    Three Ways a Biden Administration Could Impact Businesses

    A SAP Concur blog post analyzes three areas where a Biden administration could impact businesses: infrastructure spending, a more active Labor Department, and a re-examination of independent contractor rules. It notes the Democrat-controlled House passed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, while Republicans previously proposed a $1.7 trillion version. The Labor Department may raise the overtime salary threshold to about $47,000 and strengthen enforcement by OSHA, EEOC, and NLRB.

Mar 6Wed
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    USA Travel Advice Updated: Hurricane Season Predictions

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for the USA, with the latest update providing information on US hurricane season predictions. The advice covers the USA and also American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. It emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises travelers to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities, and emergency expenses.