Andy Hoskins

The UK Labour government has announced a small increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) for economy short-haul flights but a 50% hike for private jet flights. The APD changes will accompany other budget measures, including investing in high-speed rail and increasing employer National Insurance rates. Critics argue these measures impose additional burdens on businesses and miss opportunities to fund sustainable aviation.

The UK's Good Travel Management (GTM) and CT Travel Group are merging, it was announced today, after the former's parent company, John Good Group, became

UK-based Gray Dawes Group has acquired Australia’s Verve Travel and Leisure, which includes both Verve Travel Management and leisure agency Bay Travel and Cruise.

BCD Travel's Advito consulting arm has partnered with carbon planning and forecasting technology Clarasight for a combined solution to help companies meet sustainability goals, the companies announced this week.

Spending on business travel in Europe is projected to reach €360.4 billion in 2024, reflecting a 10.4 per cent increase on 2023, with growth coming despite multiple challenges for the sector.

CWT has partnered with ThoughtSpot to integrate AI into their Analytics solution, enhancing the ability for users to easily search, visualize, and analyze travel data, make insightful decisions, and create customized 'Liveboards'.

Event design and management specialist The Human Network has acquired travel management company Beyond Business Travel. Terms of the deal were not

Karin Sheppard is SVP & managing director, Europe, at IHG Hotels & Resorts. She speaks to BTN Europe about corporate demand and RFP trends

American Express Global Business Travel is expanding its New Distribution Capability rollout with Air France and KLM after beginning

British Airways and Iberia’s NDC content will be accessible on Concur's new platform by year's end, avoiding the airlines' Distribution Technology Charge for many users. Other NDC integrations, including Ryanair and major American airlines, have been added, while enhancements to the platform continue with more content expected by 2025.