Navan Launches AI Travel Assistant for Unmanaged Business Travelers
Navan has introduced Navan Edge, an AI-powered travel assistant designed to deliver hyper-personalized trip management for business travelers outside managed programs.
MICE
MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, a segment of travel focused on business events and group gatherings. It covers corporate meetings, reward trips, large conferences, and trade shows. MICE travel plays a major role in business tourism and often involves complex planning, venues, and logistics.
Amadeus Acquires SkyLink to Accelerate AI-Powered Corporate Travel Booking
Amadeus expands its AI strategy with the acquisition of SkyLink, a conversational booking platform embedded in enterprise chat tools.
S4BT Acquires HotelHub to Expand Global Corporate Hotel Booking Platform
S4BT strengthens its corporate hotel technology footprint with the acquisition of HotelHub, expanding scale, infrastructure and UK market presence.
Marriott’s Q4 Slows as Government Travel Falls, Luxury Stays Resilient
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown weighed on Marriott’s fourth-quarter results, but strong leisure and luxury demand helped offset the decline in business travel.
China Opens the Door to British Travelers With New 30-Day Visa-Free Policy
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
China has confirmed 30-day visa-free entry for British citizens, a move expected to accelerate travel demand, airline capacity growth, and renewed business ties between the two countries.
American Airlines Plans Return to Venezuela with First U.S. Flights Since 2019
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
American Airlines is preparing to resume nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela, marking a significant step toward restoring air links suspended since 2019.
Capital One Makes a $5 Billion Bet on Business Travel With Brex Acquisition
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Capital One is expanding its reach into managed business travel and corporate payments with a $5.15 billion acquisition of fintech platform Brex, signaling a bold push beyond consumer banking.
Wizz Air Hits 500 Million Passengers as It Expands Into Business Travel
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has reached a major passenger milestone while signaling a shift toward higher-yield travelers with the launch of its new Wizz Class product.
American Airlines Rolls Out Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
American Airlines has begun introducing free inflight Wi-Fi for loyalty members, with most of its fleet expected to offer complimentary connectivity by spring 2026.
TravelPlus Moves Toward IPO as Corporate Travel Platform Targets Public Markets
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
India-based corporate travel platform TravelPlus has filed IPO papers, signaling growing investor confidence in enterprise-focused travel technology and its improving profitability.