Rob Gill

American Express saw a 15% increase in Q4 international corporate spending, leading to a 9% rise in overall revenue to $17.2 billion and a 12% rise in net income to $2.2 billion.

Edinburgh will introduce a 5% accommodation levy starting from summer 2026, applicable to most overnight stays, capped at five consecutive nights, to fund city infrastructure improvements.

Ryanair's profit surged due to a 1% increase in average fares in Q4 2024, with revenue rising 10% to €2.96 billion and passenger numbers up 9%. CEO O'Leary expects 200 million passengers this fiscal year, despite Boeing delivery delays. Post-tax profit grew to €134 million for Q4.

Norse Atlantic has announced plans for a new long-haul route between Athens and Los Angeles this summer.

Ground handling specialist Swissport has opened its latest Aspire airport lounge at Helsinki Airport.

Extended stay accommodation specialist edyn has appointed Alastair Thomann as its new CEO - taking over from interim CEO Daniel Carre-Bishop who will continue in his role as chief financial officer.

More UK-based SMEs are setting travel emissions targets, with 87% having specified goals to reduce emissions from business travel, compared to 52% last year.

TravelPerk acquired Yokoy and raised $200 million in funding to enhance its travel and expense management services, aiming for significant US expansion and increased AI integration.

A US judge has set the date of 8 September for the trial into the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit to block American Express Global Business Travel's acquisition of rival travel management company CWT.

Stockholm-based Travel Support will provide services to CTM clients to help them manage their travel programmes across the Nordic region.